Gateway Travel Guide
Lawrence
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Great staff, very clean room. Super comfy beds.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
great cookies!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Beautiful hotel! Our room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Friendly knowledgeable staff gave us awesome local recommendations for dining and shopping. We'll be back!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
The front desk woman she was super nice and our room was clean and fitness room was awesome
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
Front desk agent was so friendly and welcoming. Room was exactly what I requested. Clean too. Breakfast great. No coffee in the coffee maker in the lobby is the only negative.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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 Lied Center of Kansas.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics 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 Allen Fieldhouse 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 Booth Family Hall of Athletics and Allen Fieldhouse.
Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.
