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Hotels Near Watkins Community Museum - Lawrence KS Kansas

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Although the Watkins Community Museum of History is located on a busy corner in downtown Lawrence, Kansas, I passed it well over 100 times without knowing it was there. There are no signs on the museum building indicating there is a museum. An oversight that has been corrected in just the past few months. Watkins Community Museum of History, created by the Douglas County Historical Society, is worth visiting. It does a better job than most local historical museums of putting its exhibits in context and explaining local history. Two of the more interesting exhibits tell the stories of former Lawrence residents: Langston Hughes and Dr. John Naismith. The building itself is also interesting. It was commissioned by Lawrence financier Jabez Bunting (J.B.

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Image of The OreadThe Oread in Lawrence
+1-800-230-4134
1200 Oread Ave., Lawrence, KS 66044  (Downtown-City Center)
The Oread is Lawrence's newest premiere hotel located at the North gate of the University of Kansas campus. The Oread has 5 on-site restaurants, a media room, 3 outdoor terraces, a spa, ample meeting space, a night club and beautifully appointed sleeping rooms. Experience the finest hospitality during your trip to Lawrence, or retreat to our community to stay on a visit to Kansas City or Topeka.
Attractions: University if Kansas, Leid Center of Kansas, Spencer Museum of Art, Natural History Mueseum, close proximity to Kansas City & Topeka
~0.39 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Image of The EldridgeThe Eldridge in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5148
701 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS 66044  (Downtown-City Center)
The Eldridge and The Eldridge Extended -56 Spectacular Suites, 8 banquet and meeting rooms, perfect for events or conferences. The Only Full Service Hotel in Lawrence. Includes the Ten Restaurant & Jayhawker Bar. Perfect for Weekend Getaways or Corporate Retreats. Packages available can include Spa Treatments, Romantic Dinners and Golfing at the exclusive private Alvamar Golf Club.Located on the most Historic Corner in Kansas. In the Heart of Downtown Lawrence.
Attractions: Historic Downtown Lawrence, University of Kansas, Alvamar Golf Course, indoor and outdoor public aquatic centers, Clinton and Perry lakes.
~0.43 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Image of Quality InnQuality Inn in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5149
801 Iowa, Lawrence, KS 66044
~1.35 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Hallmark Inn in Lawrence
+1-800-230-4134
730 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS 66044
~1.35 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Image of Baymont Inn & SuitesBaymont Inn & Suites in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5148
740 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS 66044  (Rural)
Attractions: near by greater kansas university. and attactive down town shops and bar restaurants
~1.35 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Rodeway Inn in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5149
2222 West 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049  (Suburban)
Rodeway Inn isconveniently located 1/2-mile from the Lawrence West I-70 Turnpike entrance and just two miles from a vibrant downtown shopping experience and Kansas University. We have 4 HBO and 4 ESPN channels in all guest rooms.And we have many years of experience working with groups and cordinating banquets to ensure your events are successful.We have plenty of parking including parking for buses or trucks. and An \\\\\\\"At Your Service\\\\\\\" attitude provided by the entire hotel staff.
Attractions: Lied Center,Downtown,University of Kansas, YSI Sports Complex,Dole Institute,Golf,Museums
~1.55 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Hampton Inn in Lawrence
+1-800-230-4134
2300 West 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049  (Highway)
~1.57 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5148
200 Mcdonald Dr., Lawrence, KS 66044  (Suburban)
Newly renovated! Exceptional banquet and conference facilities…meeting professionals attentive to the smallest details…on-site recreation within our beautiful Holidome. Restaurant and bar on site. Whether you are hosting an important board meeting for 10 or an elaborate social affair for 1,200, the Holiday Inn Lawrence should be your first choice for accommodations.
Attractions: Kansas UniversityThe Lied Center of KansasMidland Historical RailroadClinton Lake20 miles from Kansas CityHistoric Downtown Lawrence
~1.63 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Comfort Inn & Suites in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5149
151 Mcdonald Dr., Lawrence, KS 66044  (Highway)
~1.69 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Westminster Inn in Lawrence
+1-800-230-4134
2525 West 6th, Lawrence, KS 66049
~1.75 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Motel 6 in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5148
1130 North 3rd St., Lawrence, KS 66044  (Highway)
THE MOTEL 6 IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED RIGHT OF I-70 EXIT 204. AND OFFERS CLEAN COMFORTABLE ROOMS WITH PLENTY OF TRUCK OR BUS PARKING.FREE WI-FI,24-HOUR FRONT DESK SERVICE AND COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE.WE OFFER SEVERAL ROOM TYPES INCLUDING ROOMS WITH ONE OR TWO BEDS AND MICROWAVE AND FRIDGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Attractions: * The Kansas Jayhawks dominate the spectator sports scene with consistently top-rated men's basketball and football programs. Other KU athletic programs include baseball, tennis, golf, volleyball, women's soccer, softball, rowing, track and swimming. The major league sports teams located in Kansas C
~1.77 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Econo Lodge in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5149
2525 West 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049  (Downtown-City Center)
~1.79 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Super 8 in Lawrence
+1-800-230-4134
515 Mcdonald Dr., Lawrence, KS 66049  (Suburban)
Make the Americas Best Value Inn your home base for exploring one of the best small towns in America. Our hotel offers 48 guest rooms in a three-story interior-corridor building.The hotel is under new ownership and all rooms are completely renovated all furniture and TV's have been replace as well as carpet and paint. The Americas Best Value Inn is easily accessible off the Kansas Turnpike (I-70) between Kansas City and Topeka. After taking the West Lawrence Exit (Exit 202), its a quick 1 mile South to the Motel.
Attractions: Campus of KU, Dole Institute, Downtown Shopping 20 minutes east of Topeka, 30 minutes west of Kansas City
~1.82 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Virginia Inn in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5148
2903 West 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049  (Downtown-City Center)
Virginia Inn Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Lawrence.Area attractions include the Allen Fieldhouse, Memorial Stadium, the Lawrence Arts Center, the Lied Center and the Spencer Museum of Art. This two-story hotel offers 36 rooms decked out in warm colors. Rooms come with microwaves, refrigerators, hairdryers and 32" or 42" HDTV 120 channel DIRECTV cable plus HBO cinemax . Some rooms also have kitchenettes and jacuzzi tubs. Wi-Fi makes it easy to stay in touch with the folks back home. Don't spin your wheel looking for parking because it is free and plentiful here.
Attractions: Virginia Inn Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Lawrence.Area attractions include the Allen Fieldhouse, Memorial Stadium, the Lawrence Arts Center, the Lied Center and the Spencer Museum of Art. This two-story hotel offers 36 rooms decked out in warm colors. Rooms come with microwaves, refrige
~1.91 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Best Western Lawrence in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5149
2309 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS 66046  (Downtown-City Center)
All rooms include a Free Hot Breakfast, Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access and Lobby Business Center, Expanded Cable Lineup and Pay-Per-View Movies. Basic room amenities include Refrigerators, Coffee Pots, Hairdryers, and Irons and Boards. Our hotel also offers an Indoor Pool and Whirl Pool. Guests will be provided a free pass to a fitness center within walking distance.
Attractions: Kansas University across street
~2.09 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Lawrence
+1-800-230-4134
3411 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS 66046  (Suburban)
Attractions: University of Kansas, Dole Center for Research, Clinton Lake, Alvamar Golf, Downtown Lawrence Shopping.
~3.26 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Circle S Ranch in Lawrence
+1-800-997-5148
3325 Circle South Lane, Lawrence, KS 66044  (Rural)
Nestled in the hills of northeast Kansas, the Circle S Ranch is the ideal place for romantic getaways, weddings, business retreats or family reunions. The entire inn with its luxurious guest rooms, library, dining and conference rooms, wrap around porch and surrounding acres of native pastures can easily be booked for your group. We also have a 3000 square foot party barn that is ideal for large groups and parties.The Circle S Ranch was recently voted one of the 12 most romantic inns in North America by bed and breakfast association.
Attractions: Hiking, Fishing, Bison watching,KU University, Museums, Shopping in Lawrence, Lawrence Community Theatre,
~9.87 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Residence Inn by Marriott in Olathe
+1-800-997-5149
142 North Cherry, Olathe, KS 66061
~20.23 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Super 8 Bonner Springs in Bonner Springs
+1-800-230-4134
13041 Ridge Dr., Bonner Springs, KS 66012  (Suburban)
Attractions: Legends at Village West, Kansas Speedway, Cabela’s, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Woodlands Race Track, T-Bones Baseball Stadium, Sandstone (formerly Verizon Amphitheatre, KC Renaissance Festival, The Field of Dreams, Mid America Sports Complex, Schlitterbahn Vacation Village
~20.96 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Holiday Inn Express Bonner Springs in Bonner Springs
+1-800-997-5148
13031 Ridge Dr., Bonner Springs, KS 66012  (Suburban)
Attractions: Kansas Speedway, Legends Shopping area within 5 miles. Sandstone Amphitheatre, Rennaisance Festival .5 miles.
~21.00 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Travelodge Ottawa in Ottawa
+1-800-997-5149
2209 South Princton Dr., Ottawa, KS 66067
~23.40 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Days Inn Olathe Medical Center in Olathe (Kansas City)
+1-800-230-4134
20662 West 151st St., Olathe (Kansas City), KS 66061  (Suburban)
Our hotel was built in June 1999. We are located on the south end of Olathe off of exit 215 from I-35 approx. 30 miles south of Kansas City. Our property is in the south parking lot of the Great Mall of the Great Plains. There are several restaurants nearby. Olathe Medical Center is across the street. We do offer refrigerators and microwaves in some rooms based on availability. Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast is included. Hi-speed Internet available in all rooms, some wired and some wireless. Our breakfast room seats 32 and is available for meeting space rental.
Attractions: Great Mall of the Great Plains, Mahaffie FarmsteadOlathe Activity CenterGarmin HeadquartersSoccer complexMid America Nazerine UniversityKU 40 mins.Nascar 20 minutes
~23.54 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Econo Lodge in Olathe
+1-800-997-5148
209 East Flaming Rd., Olathe, KS 66061  (Suburban)
Looking for a Convenient and Affordable place to stay? Our Econo Lodge is right off I-35 and HWY 7 North on Exit 215 in the Greater Kansas City and Overland Park area. The NEW Great Mall of the Great Plains and 16 Dickinson Theater, many restaurants, and Medical Center are within walking distance from our hotel. Worlds of Fun, International Airport, Royal, Chiefs, Blades and Kemper Arena, Woodland Race Track, Schools and Colleges are only 20-30 minutes away.
~23.55 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
Candlewood Suites Olathe in Olathe
+1-800-997-5149
15490 South Rogers Rd., Olathe, KS 66062

~23.62 Miles from Watkins Community Museum
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Olathe
+1-800-230-4134
20570 West 151st St., Olathe, KS 66061  (Highway)
The Brand New Olathe LaQuinta Inn and Suites is located off of Interstate 35 and 151st Street exit. We are across the street from the Olathe Medical Center and the Great Mall of the Great Plains. The hotel features 94 rooms and 12 Suites. All rooms have a micro wave, refrigerator, 32" flat screen TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and complimentary high speed wireless internet. The Olathe LaQuinta is one of four Hotels nationwide that have Tempurpedic mattresses in all rooms but our ADA rooms. A Bright Side breakfast is served daily.
Attractions: Bass Pro Shop,Oak Park MallMahaffie Historic Stagecoach StopMany area parks and walkways
~23.66 Miles from Watkins Community Museum




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