Hillcrest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Overlook Park
After visiting Overlook Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and entertainment venues.
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.
Lied Center of Kansas
You can get tickets for a performance at Lied Center of Kansas during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Haskell Indian Nations University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Haskell Indian Nations University during your travels in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence
The room was clean. Conviently located to Scooters Coffee, QT, and KU. The property was old and run down. The door to my room appeared to have been pried open in two places, and I could literally see daylight through the two disfigured areas of the door frame. The TV did not work. When I inquired ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
Our bathroom door would not shut, the sink leaked and they would not give discount for this. Also breakfast was slim.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Well kept property. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
For an indoor pool, the water was ice cold!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
Room was clean. I was given a handicap accessible unit, which I did not sign up for. Also, the water pressure in the shower was poor. Beyond that, I enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
No complaints whatsoever. Everything was what I expected for the price that I paid. Would certainly recommend
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
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.
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.
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 Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.
Deerfield
While there might not be top attractions in Deerfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Indoor Aquatic Center and Lied Center of Kansas.
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.
