Hillcrest Travel Guide
Lawrence
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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.
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.
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Lawrence Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Lawrence Arts Center during your stay in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
"End of May, 2 day visit. Room was clean and spacious. Staff was accommodative. Breakfast was more than adequate. TV access and usability was the best I have experienced in a 2nd tier motel: a very appreciated feature. The outdoor presentation is unfortunately very unimpressive -enough to turn many ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence
"The lady at the front desk is not friendly. We've stayed there twice now and not a friendly smile or anything. The guy is worse, Don't ask for extra towels, you'll get scoffed at. Also it would be best you pack your own breakfast. We will not be staying there again. Rooms are dirty, especially the ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"Everything was OK"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"My deluxe room was perfect! The bed was super comfy too! I really enjoyed my stay and will be returning when attending KU basketball games. Thank you, Oread!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"We called in to make sure they had a hot tub. They did but not working We got a room with a view of a wall 4 feet away not busy but we got the worst rooms in the place. Toilets were so old and low hard to get up off of them at $200 a night it was a rip. Surprised Hilton had there name on it. Will ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Hillcrest
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.
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.
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.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Allen Fieldhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
