Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide
Lawrence
Visit Downtown Lawrence
Popular places to visit
University of Kansas
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Kansas during your travels in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Lawrence Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Lawrence Arts Center during your stay in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Massachusetts Street
After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.
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.
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.
Things to do
An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
Top hotels in Downtown Lawrence
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
"This hotel was in a great location; we walked to great restaurants. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was big and clean. I really appreciated the large refrigerator since I was traveling with a lot of food. I"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
"The staff was great, but the facilities are in need of improvement. Water leaking from the ceiling near the breakfast area. My room could have used a good vacuuming and it smelled musty."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Clean"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"Location and was very comfortable"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
"Great place"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
"Well kept hotel with lovely staff and good amenities."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Lawrence
Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.
East Lawrence
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Lawrence and surrounding area, you can visit Hobbs Park Memorial and Lawrence Arts Center.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Orchards Corners are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Lawrence
While North Lawrence may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lawrence Arts Center and Hobbs Park Memorial.
Deerfield
While there might not be top attractions in Deerfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Theatre Lawrence and Indoor Aquatic Center.
