Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide

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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.

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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
The price is AU$196 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$196
per night
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (736 reviews)
Front desk attendant was wonderful checking in! Very friendly and professional! The room however could use an updating. We had 3 people getting ready for an event and not having even an additional mirror in the room was a bit tougher for all to get ready at once. Room also could use a good deep cleaning. ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 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 AU$208 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$208
per night
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (580 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

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 AU$305 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$305
per night
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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! (44 reviews)
Overall, we loved the place. It has a great downtown vibe but of course that comes with some late night noise. We didn’t mind as we liked being close to everything Lawrence has to offer. We would definitely stay there again

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

#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 AU$736 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$736
per night
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this condo in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Wonderful condo - perfect for our visit to Lawrence! Within walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. The condo was well stocked and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable and the condo had everything we needed. It far exceeded our expectations and was one of the best VRBO houses ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Perfect location! Cozy 2-bdrm condo w/ ample living space right off of Mass St
Newly Remodeled BOHO Condo - 1 Block to Mass Street!

Newly 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

Newly Remodeled BOHO Condo - 1 Block to Mass Street!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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 Hobbs Park Memorial 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


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