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The City of Lawrence, Kansas

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Looking for a day trip that will appeal to everyone in the whole family, something that’s big on attractions but small on travel? Check out Lawrence, KS, just a hop, skip and jump away from the KC Metro area and home to more than 54 parks, 11 museums, a vast assortment of unique stores and restaurants and, of course, Kansas University.

www.VisitLawrence.com

www.LawrenceChamber.com

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Before You Go

Marrying a small town feel with big city options, Lawrence offers indoor and outdoor fun sure to please every member of your group. Plan ahead by checking out the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s travel site, www.VisitLawrence.com, where you will find a comprehensive listing of restaurants, shops, museums and family attractions. Year-round attractions are enhanced by a lengthy listing of special events sprinkled throughout the year.  If you’re planning your excursion during a KU sporting event, make sure to allocate extra time for travel, as traffic can be hairy.

While You’re There

Lawrence is perhaps most famous for its college life, and even kids will relish the on-campus fun. Take a stroll on the scenic KU campus and, while there, check out the Spencer Museum of Art or the Natural History Museum. The Spencer provides family programming and an art-cart station for young guests, while the Natural History Museum offers scavenger hunts to enhance its self-guided tours. Off-campus fun abounds, too! The Prairie Park Nature Center offers educational programming on its 80-acre preserve, while the downtown district houses a myriad of shops, sure to please any shopaholic (check out the Toy Store, a child’s paradise full of specialty games, toys and books!).

After You’ve Gone

Kansas University has a reputation for its top-ranked basketball program. In fact, the sport was invented in 1891 by one of the college’s own professors, Dr. James Naismith! Now, 122 years later, it is still a favorite sport, held dear by many. Let your competitive spirit take the lead as you shoot hoops as a family. Not athletically inclined? Take in a KU home game at Allen Fieldhouse, dubbed the best place to watch American college basketball. A repeat visit to Lawrence affords you the opportunity to take in even more that the city has to offer!

Lauren Greenlee hit the downtown district on her last Lawrence excursion and looks forward to a repeat visit to try her hand at geocaching next. She writes from her home in Olathe.

 

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