What to do in Lawrence, KS

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Lawrence

Lawrence Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Lawrence has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Lawrence is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Lawrence to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Lawrence Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Lawrence.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Lawrence attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Oread

If you're spending some time in Oread, South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

Oread
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East Lawrence

Though East Lawrence might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lawrence Arts Center and Theatre Lawrence.

East Lawrence
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Old West Lawrence

You'll appreciate the live music during your time in Old West Lawrence and you might want to plan a stop by David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Lawrence Arts Center while you're in the area.

Old West Lawrence
The cream cheese donuts here are LEGENDARY do not miss them if you are in town. I also highly recommend the pudding balls, cherry danish, and chocolate croissant. Bring cash or your checkbook they don't take cards.

Sunset Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunset Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Lied Center of Kansas and Allen Fieldhouse.

Sunset Hills
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Hillcrest

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Though Hillcrest might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Allen Fieldhouse and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

Hillcrest
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Deerfield

2/5(1 area review)

Deerfield might not have many top sights, but Indoor Aquatic Center and Lied Center of Kansas are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Deerfield