Oread Travel Guide
Lawrence
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.
South Park Wading Pool
Bring your family to South Park Wading Pool and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Massachusetts Street
After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit 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.
Allen Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Allen Fieldhouse during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Oread
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great experience!!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
no hot tub but that's very common anymore
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
I was very disappointed about the cost I paid for my stay. I didn't appreciate having to sign up for hhonors, in order to get wi-fi. Staff was wonderful and very helpful. Went to the grill for buffet breakfast. I thought it was a little over priced for seniors,who eat about as much as a child. But ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Friendly staff good breakfast!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
Bad breakfast. Terrible coffee. Terrible juice. Tasted like it was watered down. Weak fitness center. Comfortable bed. Will not stay there again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
Front desk staff at check in is not super friendly. Breakfast was so so. Kinda cold
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oread
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 Hobbs Park Memorial and Lawrence Arts Center.
Old West Lawrence
Old West Lawrence is noteworthy for its live music, and you can plan an outing to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Lawrence Arts Center 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.
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.
Brook Creek
Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Hobbs Park Memorial and Theatre Lawrence are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
