Downtown Lawrence, KS

Lawrence

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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Downtown Lawrence Hotel Deals

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

3 out of 5
1 Riverfront Plz Lawrence KS
$115 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$135 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (740 reviews)
Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great and room was clean and comfortable. Loved the easy chair, which we used for reading.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

3 out of 5
900 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS
$125 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$147 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (581 reviews)
The rooms were clean and spacious. Staff was very helpful

Reviewed on Feb 10, 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 coffeemaker, 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 Feb 1, 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
$196 nightly
The price is $212 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$212 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Freedom's Frontier National Heritage ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

#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
$468 nightly
The price is $523 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$523 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees
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! (9 reviews)
Extremely clean place, great location.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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 WiFi, 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 Jan 5, 2026

Newly Remodeled BOHO Condo - 1 Block to Mass Street!
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Lawrence

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Old West Lawrence

You'll appreciate the live music during your time in Old West Lawrence and you might want to plan a stop by Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium while you're in the area.

Old West Lawrence
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East Lawrence

Though East Lawrence might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lawrence Arts Center and Theatre Lawrence.

East Lawrence
Strong Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas on a Sunny Day

Oread

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oread, South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

Oread
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Hillcrest

4/5(87 area reviews)

Though Hillcrest might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse.

Hillcrest
Buildings of Downtown Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas

Brook Creek

Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Theatre Lawrence and Lawrence Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brook Creek
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University Place

4/5(1 area review)

While University Place might 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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