Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide

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Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
Wow is all I can say about this gorgeous view. It's perfect for... Well, just about anything really. Great for pictures!
Dusk looking out over the valley below Mount Oread. Nothing beats wandering this scenic campus to the sound of the carillon bells which sound every quarter hour. On Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoons faculty or students perform on the instrument. Wander the green space around Potters Lake during a concert for a truly magical experience. The campanile is a WWII memorial, so be sure to check out the structure itself too.
Free state brewery is the microbrewery for Kansas University, the Jay hawks. There you can get samplers, 5 oz glasses, of their brews. I tried the IPA and the lager... and then the wheat and another style lager. It's a great place at night. Went during the week, so it was a little more chill then weekends. Good beer though, but good luck finding it outside Lawrence. You can go back if you ask nicely to their tanks.

Popular places to visit

Indoor swimming pool with bright lighting and spectator stands showcasing a competitive event in a modern facility

Indoor Aquatic Center

Bring the family to Indoor Aquatic Center and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Indoor Aquatic Center
Can you see the deer?

Overlook Park

After visiting Overlook Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and entertainment venues.

Overlook Park

Lawrence Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Lawrence Arts Center during your stay in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

Lawrence Arts Center

Massachusetts Street

After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.

Massachusetts Street

Watkins Community Museum of History

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Watkins Community Museum of History in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

Watkins Community Museum of History

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit

Things to do

An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

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An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
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Top hotels in Downtown Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

3 out of 5
1 Riverfront Plz Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,201 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿3,201
฿3,756 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (746 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

3 out of 5
900 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,907 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,907
฿4,585 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6101 Rock Chalk Dr Lawrence KS
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The price is ฿2,848 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
฿2,848
฿3,342 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,295 reviews)
Lots of wonderful things about this hotel and would have loved to give a 5, but shower was horrible. Rain shower with open door concept. The water never got very warm, it trickled and was freezing! Walls are VERY thin and you can hear everything said next door. Also, our room was right next to the ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

3 out of 5
2176 East 23rd St Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,179 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿3,179
฿3,731 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
clean room, very spacious, quiet for the most part

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

4 out of 5
200 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ฿2,621 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿2,621
฿3,076 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Horrible experience

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2.5 out of 5
151 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ฿2,617 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿2,617
฿3,071 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Friendly staff. Very clean!

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lawrence

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Old West Lawrence

Old West Lawrence is noteworthy for its live music, and you can plan an outing to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Lawrence Arts Center while you're in town.

Old West Lawrence
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East Lawrence

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Lawrence and surrounding area, you can visit Lawrence Arts Center and Theatre Lawrence.

East Lawrence
Strong Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas on a Sunny Day

Oread

While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.

Oread
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Hillcrest

While Hillcrest isn't home to many top sights, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Spencer Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hillcrest
Buildings of Downtown Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas

Brook Creek

Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Theatre Lawrence and Hobbs Park Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brook Creek
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University Place

While University Place may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Booth Family Hall of Athletics and Allen Fieldhouse.

University Place

Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide