University Place Travel Guide
Lawrence
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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.
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.
Lawrence Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Lawrence Arts Center during your stay in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Things to do
An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
Top hotels in University Place
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"We liked everything about the hotel. The only drawback was that the bathtub was very slippery when we were taking a shower. It felt a little unsafe. Other than that, our stay was very enjoyable."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"I loved the location. The breakfast was great for a complimentary breakfast. Bed was comfortable. And hotel was very clean. Staff was helpful. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Extremely clean and new looking. Room and bathroom were very spacious. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"We called in to make sure they had a hot tub. They did but not working We got a room with a view of a wall 4 feet away not busy but we got the worst rooms in the place. Toilets were so old and low hard to get up off of them at $200 a night it was a rip. Surprised Hilton had there name on it. Will ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
"End of May, 2 day visit. Room was clean and spacious. Staff was accommodative. Breakfast was more than adequate. TV access and usability was the best I have experienced in a 2nd tier motel: a very appreciated feature. The outdoor presentation is unfortunately very unimpressive -enough to turn many ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
"Room was good great location. Pancake breakfast bar selection is the best. Other than that the breakfast was basic. Staff polite. Pool table could be updated and more games in game room area."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
