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

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Lawrence

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Lawrence

Rp206.221
per adult
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Lawrence
An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence

Rp270.794
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 Rp2.414.948 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.414.948
Rp2.833.940 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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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 ...
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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 Rp1.937.545 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.937.545
Rp2.273.710 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 ...
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 Rp1.976.112 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.976.112
Rp2.318.967 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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,300 reviews)
"We have stayed at this hotel many times as we have family in Lawrence. The hotel is fairly new having opened up about 8 years ago. It is clean and the staff are great! My one complaint is the shower. 1. It has a rainfall shower head without much water pressure which makes it so hard to rinse soap ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

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 Rp1.610.806 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.610.806
Rp1.890.282 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,007 reviews)
"The place is wonderful and had an amazing time for my daughter’s birthday. The games in the bar could definitely use some tlc though. Couldn’t play darts bc there were no darts w/flights. All the flights were broken."

Reviewed on 2 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 Rp1.470.595 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.470.595
Rp1.725.743 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 breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Rooms are clean and roomy. Excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

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.

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.

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 South Park Wading Pool.

Hillcrest

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

Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide