Location: Lawrence
Top Things to do in Lawrence
What to do and see in Lawrence, Kansas (KS): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County and sixth largest city in Kansas. It is located in the northeastern sector of the state, next to Interstate 70, between the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 87,643. Lawrence is a college town and the home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University.
Restaurants in Lawrence
1. Booth Family Hall of Athletics
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By R9368JBdavidw - Tulsa, United States
It's a must see for Fans of KU Athletics. The Booth Family Hall of Athletics is an exceptional Shrine to KU Athletics and is located on the eastern section of the historic Phog Allen Fieldhouse on the KU Campus. There are many, many display cases filled with memorabilia, photos, and hanging displays that pays homage to the great and storied athletic traditions and major successes that is the University of Kansas. Seeing the KU Basketball National Championship trophies is great as are the stories and history displayed telling about those championships, as well as Olympic World Championships won by KU in basketball, track and field athletes throughout the years. KU Athletes and teams in a myriad of sports and their major successes are also on display. The 2008 Orange Bowl Championship trophy in football is one of my favorites! Seeing the story of one of the greatest milers of all time, Jim Ryun is a must see too. Another of my favorites is the story of Dr James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, bringing the game to KU and being it's first coach, as well as the exploits of his teams, and how he and Phog Allen made KU the dominant power of jntercollegiate basketball in the US, and how their accomplishments have kept KU as a true blue blood even in today's game! The Booth Family Hall of Athletics is very well done. If you want to see the actual and "original" handwritten rules of basketball by Dr. Naismith...they are literally about 100 feet North of the Booth Hall, in a building (attached to Phog Allen Fieldhouse) called the De Bruce Center. You can see and read the rules as well as listen to Dr Naismith give an early radio interview about basketball. The recording is the only known voice recording of Dr. Naismith!
2. Breakout Lawrence
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5.0 based on 323 reviews
Downtown Lawrence's only live action escape game. Find the clues, unlock the doors, and solve the puzzles in order to BREAKOUT in 60 minutes or less. From the creators of Breakout KC, the world's top rated escape game.
Reviewed By jhult308
We held a team building event at Breakout Lawrence and my team had an absolute blast!! The staff was friendly and helpful, and the rooms we did (Y2K and Civil War) were well-organized, challenging and fun at the same time. The attention to detail is incredible compared to some of the other escape rooms I've been to. I would recommend Breakout Lawrence to anyone looking for a fun team event or get-together with friends. The location is great as well with tons of great restaurants and bars just down the street.
3. Allen Fieldhouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Biztraveler11 - Los Angeles, United States
The history oozes from this building and be sure to see the attached museum and the original Rules of Basketball, signed by James Naismith himself. Lots to see here, including the game!
4. Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum
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4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By pixiewyfe - Stillwater, United States
We loved this museum! Stayed a little longer just to see it. Nice variety of fossils, modern biology exhibits and displays. Especially interesting was the live bee habitat they host on the 6th floor. The "donation" felt pretty coerced, even though it was a "voluntary donation", but don't mind supporting venues like this.
5. Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
This site focuses on politics and on the life of one of the University of Kansas' most famous alumni, former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole.
6. Massachusetts Street
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4.5 based on 471 reviews
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
Massachusetts Street is basically the Downtown in Lawrence. It is a lively and beautiful street teeming with a variety of retail businesses. In fact, there are two brewery restaurants well worth the visit. Just one block west is the wonderful library, a modern architectural design not to be missed. Then there is the South Park, a beautiful community park with a lovely garden. The Kansas River Levee trail is not too far from Massachusetts; it is a nice place to walk and enjoy the expansive views of the river if it is not a hot day. All in all, Massachusetts Street is an enjoyable downtown area for leisurely walk, shopping and food.
7. Lied Center Lobby
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Kevsrose - Kansas City, United States
We attended The Haygoods Christmas Show 12/13/2019. This was our first visit to the Lied Center. It was easy to find, had plenty of parking, and was well-maintained inside and out. The shining star of this place is the staff. Simply outstanding!!! Every single staff member we encountered greeted us with a warm, friendly smile. Made us feel right at home. We heard there were over 1,500 in attendance. I was amazed at how quickly the theater cleared...plenty of room for this mass to move around. The seats are pretty comfortable. I would say it's better to sit in the center section for the best stage view. We were on a side and couldn't see everything clearly for the particular show. #kudos to the staff #teamhaygood @thehaygoods Thank you for a wonderful evening!!
8. Grinter Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By WeGoOut - Peabody, United States
Sunflowers galore! There is no admission fee and parking was no problem. Grinter Farms has several fields of sunflowers and visitors can walk among the beautiful flowers. If you like photography, the possibilities are endless. We were there on a sunny September day and the combination of the sunshine and the glorious yellow fields was well worth the drive.
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