Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Lawrence
Popular places to visit
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.
Lawrence Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Lawrence Arts Center during your stay in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Massachusetts Street
After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Lawrence Hotel Deals
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
"Parking"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
"All staff were helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Cozy 1-bedroom condo in beautiful downtown Lawrence
"Perfect location. Close to everything. Clean and cozy"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Loft 309- Charming Jr 1 BR Condo
"We really enjoyed our stay, great walkability to Mass street, the room was clean and comfortable. I would love to stay here again"
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!
"This space was amazing! Perfect location for checking out Mass! Absolutely loved it and the hostess was fantastic!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Suites on Mass - 911 Massachusetts suite C2
"Hard to find first time but great location and space!"
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Lawrence
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.
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.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Allen Fieldhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Brook Creek
Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Hobbs Park Memorial and Theatre Lawrence are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
