University Place 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 University Place
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
"Very comfortable and accomadating"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Thank you for the clean and comfortable room! The guest staff and bartender were very nice and helpful. We enjoyed walking up to the rooftop and admired the beautiful view. Thank you for the wonderful accommodations!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"Okay for an older property."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
"The property smelled musty especially in the elevator areas. Pool looked dirty & my room wasn’t swept. There was a dead bug in the floor of our room & also the window was in bad shape. Beds were uncomfortable. Need to go to the chiropractor after sleeping here."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
"It was very clean and bright"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in University Place
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.
