University Place Travel Guide
Lawrence
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Lawrence Arts Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
University Scavenger Hunt Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
Top hotels in University Place
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A few minutes off of Interstate 70 but a nice find for our overnight in Lawrence.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
Did not do breakfast or bar. Rooms comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
Great room and staff
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Neat place. Staff was great. Location excellent!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
King room with jetted Tina’s awesome!!!!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
As expected
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Place
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 Lawrence Arts Center and Theatre Lawrence.
Indian Hills
While Indian Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway Plaza and Park Plaza.
Downtown Lawrence
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center and Watkins Community Museum of History are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
