Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide

Lawrence

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Stay near popular Downtown Lawrence attractions

Lawrence Arts Center

8.6/10 (93 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Lawrence Arts Center during your stay in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
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Things to do

An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

฿496
per adult
An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

฿502
per adult
An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
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Top hotels in Downtown Lawrence

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

3 out of 5
900 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS
The price is ฿4,422 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,422
฿5,189 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (613 reviews)
"Kind staff Very clean rooms"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

3 out of 5
1 Riverfront Plz Lawrence KS
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! (799 reviews)
"Bed great, riverview good. However place needs a serious remodel."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

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Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
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 ฿3,598 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,598
฿4,222 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,021 reviews)
"The room was clean and the beds were comfy."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

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

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6101 Rock Chalk Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,618 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,618
฿4,246 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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. ...
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

4 out of 5
200 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ฿2,949 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,949
฿3,461 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,019 reviews)
"Hotel in need of some updates but was quiet and clean"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 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 ฿2,777 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,777
฿3,259 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
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Where to stay in Downtown Lawrence

Find the best Downtown Lawrence areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Oread

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

Sunflowers - The State Flower of Kansas

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 South Park Wading Pool.

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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.

Hillcrest

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

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.

Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide