University Place Travel Guide
Lawrence
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in University Place
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
This hotel is pretty new and nice. Huge breakfast area and a sitting area. Has a bar but wasn’t open when we were there which doesn’t seem smart with the amount of people there. Rooms are great. Next to the sports pavilion.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
Clean and quiet room
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
This the first and only hotel I've stayed in that really has rooms for people who are handicapped or have physical disabilities. I'm wheelchair bound and I had more than enough room to freely move around everywhere, including the bathroom and inside the shower. I could easily roll in there and bathe. ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
Staff was so nice and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
The staff was amazing. I was caring for my sister after surgery. They gave me a room on the bottom floor and helped find me a second night stand to make things easier for us. Very nice and accommodating. Will be stayed again shortly!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
Front desk attendant was wonderful checking in! Very friendly and professional! The room however could use an updating. We had 3 people getting ready for an event and not having even an additional mirror in the room was a bit tougher for all to get ready at once. Room also could use a good deep cleaning. ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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 Theatre Lawrence.
Indian Hills
While Indian Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway Plaza and Booth Family Hall of Athletics.
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.
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.
Hillcrest
While Hillcrest isn't home to many top sights, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
