Gateway Travel Guide
Lawrence
Popular places to visit

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.
Allen Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Allen Fieldhouse during your trip to 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.
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.
Theatre Lawrence
You can make plans for a show at Theatre Lawrence on your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Lawrence Arts Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Gateway

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Convenient
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Stone Hill Lawrence Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A very nice staff take care of you in this well kept, comfortable and good looking hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
Good breakfasts. Kind staff
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
Great staff! Very engaging, friendly and very helpful!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
Easy check in, clean room and comfortable bed Will stay he again
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gateway

Deerfield
While there might not be top attractions in Deerfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Indoor Aquatic Center and Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.

Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and Lied Center of Kansas are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hillcrest
While Hillcrest isn't home to many top sights, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Spencer Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

University Place
While University Place may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Allen Fieldhouse and Theatre Lawrence.

Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.
Gateway Travel Guide
- Allen Fieldhouse
- Rock Chalk Park
- Haskell Indian Nations University
- Lawrence Arts Center
- Lied Center of Kansas
- David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
- Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
- Lawrence Visitor Center
- Massachusetts Street
- South Park Wading Pool
- Spencer Museum of Art
- Booth Family Hall of Athletics
