Lawrence (Kansas) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States
About Lawrence (Kansas)
Lawrence is a college town with ideologically diverse residents. Two universities are located in the town - the older and more historic University of Kansas, with a campus spanning from downtown Lawrence to west Lawrence, and the federally funded Haskell University in southeast Lawrence. There are also many historic settings, as this city was among the first in Kansas and shaped the cultural and political landscape of Kansas for generations to come, at its founding. Today, it is a cultural hub in the state, with several theaters, restaurants, music venues, bars, clubs, churches, and landmarks. This town, and the surrounding county, is oozing with history from the pre-Civil War Bleeding Kansas era, and there is much to explore.
Top Attractions in Lawrence (Kansas)
Explore the best things to see and do in Lawrence (Kansas):
- ★Allen Fieldhouse
- ★Clinton Lake State Park
- ★David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
- ★Historic driving tour
- ★Kansas Men's Basketball
- ★Liberty Hall
- ★Solidarity Library
- ★Spencer Museum of Art
Where to Eat in Lawrence (Kansas)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bigg's on Mass
- 🍴Encore Cafe
- 🍴India Palace
- 🍴Jade Garden
- 🍴Jefferson's
- 🍴Johnny's Tavern West
Where to Stay in Lawrence (Kansas)
- 🏨Halcyon House Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Spring Hill Suites
- 🏨The Eldridge Hotel
- 🏨The Oread Hotel
- 🏨TownePlace Downtown
Lawrence (Kansas) Travel Guide Sections
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