Oread Travel Guide

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The University of Kansas building with a central entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
A historic building with a prominent tower and red roofs.

Stay near popular Oread attractions

South Park Wading Pool

6.0/10 (1 review)
Bring your family to South Park Wading Pool and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
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Our pick of the best Oread Hotel Deals

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
1200 Oread Ave Lawrence KS
The price is AU$248 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$248
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent hotel all-around"

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
UrbanSerenity: 3Min walk Mass/KU

UrbanSerenity: 3Min walk Mass/KU

Lawrence KS
The price is AU$241 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$241
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Lawrence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Freedom's Frontier National Heritage ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Clean, well decorated space making you feel right at home in an instant! Minutes walk from Mass St, which is the heart of the downtown, with so many shops and eateries. We enjoyed taking a short walk to get morning coffee and just walk the strip several times. Parking right outside. We traveled across ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

UrbanSerenity: 3Min walk Mass/KU
The Birdcage at The Hawk sleeps 10 - 2 bedrooms & 2 1/2 bathrooms.

The Birdcage at The Hawk sleeps 10 - 2 bedrooms & 2 1/2 bathrooms.

Lawrence KS
Stay at this apartment in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Spencer Museum of Art and Massachusetts ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Great location if you are in town looking to enjoy the college experience!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

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The Birdcage at The Hawk sleeps 10 - 2 bedrooms & 2 1/2 bathrooms.
Playful, walkable, and comfortable, just steps from Mass Street.

Playful, walkable, and comfortable, just steps from Mass Street.

Lawrence KS
Stay at this apartment in Lawrence. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Great location! Super nice property"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

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Playful, walkable, and comfortable, just steps from Mass Street.
[3] StayAwhile: The Cozy Retreat

[3] StayAwhile: The Cozy Retreat

Lawrence KS
The price is AU$280 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$280
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Lawrence. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Freedom's Frontier National Heritage ...
10/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"Very clean rooms. Very good communication with the host."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

[3] StayAwhile: The Cozy Retreat
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
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Our guide on where to stay in Oread

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Downtown Lawrence

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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