Watkins Community Museum of History Tours

Journey back in time with a day trip to Watkins Community Museum of History. There's plenty to discover here, with absorbing exhibits and displays to catch up on your history lessons.

To visit this collection of historical artifacts, head to Lawrence. You'll find plenty of other interesting attractions in this area, like University of Kansas, Allen Fieldhouse, and Rock Chalk Park.

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Lebo Inn

Lebo Inn

2.5 out of 5
Price was $499, price is now $479 per person
$479
per person
Oct 10 - Oct 12
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Durango (DRO) to Topeka (FOE)
8.2/10 Very Good! (110 reviews)
Hotel was clean and quiet. The property is a bit dated but it has good access to the highway, restaurant and gas station. Overall I would stay here again if hotel was needed.

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Country Haven Inn

Country Haven Inn

2.5 out of 5
Price was $524, price is now $510 per person
$510
per person
Oct 10 - Oct 12
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Durango (DRO) to Topeka (FOE)
8.6/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
Rooms are cozy and clean. The shower is awesome, nice and hot with great pressure. Had to ask for extra towels as the ones in the room were more like hand towels. They provided bigger towels on request. The only thing I could criticize is the outside could be kept up better. There were lots of beer bottle caps and cigarette butts around the back entrance even though the trash was just a few feet away. All in all a good stay.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Popular places to visit

More of the cleared and stained exhibit. It's tucked away on the far south side of the top floor past all the case displays. Probably my new favorite thing in the museum.

University of Kansas

4.5/5(292 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Kansas, during your travels in University Place. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

University of Kansas

South Park Wading Pool

3/5(1 review)

Bring the kiddos to South Park Wading Pool and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theater scene.

South Park Wading Pool

Lawrence Arts Center

4/5(13 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Lawrence Arts Center

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit during your travels in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit

Hobbs Park Memorial

Find out about the history of Lawrence when you spend time at Hobbs Park Memorial. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Hobbs Park Memorial

Theatre Lawrence

4.5/5(18 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Theatre Lawrence during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Theatre Lawrence

Best Lodging Options Near Watkins Community Museum of History

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 Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence

Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence

2.5 out of 5
740 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

3 out of 5
2176 East 23rd St, Lawrence, KS
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2.5 out of 5
151 Mcdonald Dr, Lawrence, KS
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence

Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence

2.5 out of 5
730 S Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS
Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area

2.5 out of 5
2309 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS
Quality Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
Econo Lodge University

Econo Lodge University

2 out of 5
2525 W. 6th St., Lawrence, KS
Econo Lodge University
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6101 Rock Chalk Dr, Lawrence, KS
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Tru by Hilton Lawrence

Tru by Hilton Lawrence

2.5 out of 5
510 Wakarusa Drive, Lawrence, KS
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
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