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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Oread
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Centrally located right next to the stadium and close to other amenities."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Staff was very friendly and helpful during check in. I think her name was Laurie or Lauren. The room was clean, the bed was a little firm but the pillows made up for that. Waffles were good."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"comfortable bed, friendly staff, good breakfast"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
"Would like b biscuits and gravy and country ham or bacon as breakfast options."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
"We were told upon check-in that our room would be serviced every other day. That did not happen. Out of orange juice all 3 days : / Bathroom could use some new grouting :)"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"We have good time"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Orchards Corners are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Hobbs Park Memorial.
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.
