Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide

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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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Our pick of the best Downtown Lawrence Hotel Deals

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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (795 reviews)
"This property canceled my reservation at the time I drove 5 hours and showed up for at check in at 3pm. This experience will stop me from booking with a third party."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

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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 AU$250 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$250
9 Aug - 10 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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (610 reviews)
"Perfect location. Walking distance to all the restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
Cozy 1-bedroom condo in beautiful downtown Lawrence

Cozy 1-bedroom condo in beautiful downtown Lawrence

Lawrence KS
Stay at this condo in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"A block from the center of town. Great spot."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

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Cozy 1-bedroom condo in beautiful downtown Lawrence
#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!

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

Lawrence KS
The price is AU$327 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$327
23 July - 24 July
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! (49 reviews)
"This space was amazing! Perfect location for checking out Mass! Absolutely loved it and the hostess was fantastic!"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!
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! (37 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 11 June 2026

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Suites on Mass - 911 Massachusetts suite C2
Remodeled BOHO Condo - 1 Block to Mass Street!

Remodeled BOHO Condo - 1 Block to Mass Street!

Lawrence KS
Stay at this condo in Lawrence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"The place felt so nice and homey. Well thought out and maintained. It was exactly what we needed for our end of year planning retreat. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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Remodeled BOHO Condo - 1 Block to Mass Street!
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Lawrence

Find the best Downtown Lawrence areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The University of Kansas building with a central entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

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.

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Brook Creek

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

Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide

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