East Lawrence Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East 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.
Massachusetts Street
After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.
Hobbs Park Memorial
Find out about the history of Lawrence when you take a trip to Hobbs Park Memorial. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Rock Chalk Park
Rock Chalk Park is just one of the places to see in Lawrence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Allen Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Allen Fieldhouse during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best East Lawrence Hotel Deals
Recently renovated home in East Lawrence
"Great house and perfect location for anything happening in downtown Lawrence."
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Great location right off Mass
"Close to Mass Ave and lots of room for us"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Cozy Private Suite in Cultural District! Walk to Mass St. ~ 5 min to KU Campus
"Adorable and well-appointed! Great location and parking, too!"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
The Heart of the City
"Great for the price"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"We liked everything about the hotel. The only drawback was that the bathtub was very slippery when we were taking a shower. It felt a little unsafe. Other than that, our stay was very enjoyable."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"I loved the location. The breakfast was great for a complimentary breakfast. Bed was comfortable. And hotel was very clean. Staff was helpful. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in East 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.
Downtown Lawrence
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center and Watkins Community Museum of History are top sights worth seeing.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics 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 Hobbs Park Memorial.
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.
