Hillcrest Travel Guide
Lawrence
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Rock Chalk Park
Rock Chalk Park is just one of the places to see in Lawrence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Allen Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Allen Fieldhouse during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Lied Center of Kansas
You can get tickets for a performance at Lied Center of Kansas during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Haskell Indian Nations University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Haskell Indian Nations University during your travels in 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 Hillcrest
Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence
Spottless
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
Room was spotless and the staff was friendly. Beds were comfortable!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Staff at check in was
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
Yes, the room was spotless
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Terrace was closed… cookie shop was closed… frustrating for sure. Booked the room connected to the terrace thinking it was open
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
Did not get a king room that I reserved and the cleaning service was marginal
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
Old West Lawrence
Old West Lawrence is noteworthy for its live music, and you can plan an outing to Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium while you're in town.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.
Downtown Lawrence
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.
Deerfield
While there might not be top attractions in Deerfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Indoor Aquatic Center and Lied Center of Kansas.
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.
