Downtown Lawrence

Lawrence

Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
Wow is all I can say about this gorgeous view. It's perfect for... Well, just about anything really. Great for pictures!
Dusk looking out over the valley below Mount Oread. Nothing beats wandering this scenic campus to the sound of the carillon bells which sound every quarter hour. On Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoons faculty or students perform on the instrument. Wander the green space around Potters Lake during a concert for a truly magical experience. The campanile is a WWII memorial, so be sure to check out the structure itself too.
Free state brewery is the microbrewery for Kansas University, the Jay hawks. There you can get samplers, 5 oz glasses, of their brews. I tried the IPA and the lager... and then the wheat and another style lager. It's a great place at night. Went during the week, so it was a little more chill then weekends. Good beer though, but good luck finding it outside Lawrence. You can go back if you ask nicely to their tanks.

Popular places to visit

Indoor swimming pool with bright lighting and spectator stands showcasing a competitive event in a modern facility

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.

Indoor Aquatic Center
Can you see the deer?

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.

Overlook Park

Lawrence Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Lawrence Arts Center during your stay in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

Lawrence Arts Center

Massachusetts Street

After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.

Massachusetts Street

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.

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit

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.

Watkins Community Museum of History

Top hotels in Downtown Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

3 out of 5
1 Riverfront Plz Lawrence KS
The price is HK$901 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
HK$901
HK$1,057 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (740 reviews)
Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great and room was clean and comfortable. Loved the easy chair, which we used for reading.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

3 out of 5
900 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS
The price is HK$976 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
HK$976
HK$1,145 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (581 reviews)
The rooms were clean and spacious. Staff was very helpful

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
Suites on Mass - 911 Massachusetts suite C2

Suites on Mass - 911 Massachusetts suite C2

Lawrence KS
Stay at this apartment in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Freedom's Frontier National Heritage ...
10/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Great hosts! Place was nice and very clean

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Suites on Mass - 911 Massachusetts suite C2
#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!

#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!

Lawrence KS
The price is HK$948 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$948
HK$1,940 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Freedom's Frontier National Heritage ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!
Perfect location! Cozy 2-bdrm condo w/ ample living space right off of Mass St

Perfect location! Cozy 2-bdrm condo w/ ample living space right off of Mass St

Lawrence KS
The price is HK$2,490 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$2,490
HK$4,085 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Extremely clean place, great location.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Perfect location! Cozy 2-bdrm condo w/ ample living space right off of Mass St
Artist's loft off Mass St.

Artist's loft off Mass St.

Lawrence KS
The price is HK$1,756 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
HK$1,756
HK$3,516 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Lawrence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Weekend in Lawrence
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place, great location! Perfect weekend ...

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Artist's loft off Mass St.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lawrence

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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.

Old West Lawrence
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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.

East Lawrence
Strong Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas on a Sunny Day

Oread

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

Oread
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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.

Hillcrest
Buildings of Downtown Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas

Brook Creek

Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Theatre Lawrence and Lawrence Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brook Creek
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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.

University Place

Downtown Lawrence