2010-2011 Lawrence Visitor Guide

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8 ALL IN THE FAMILYReconnect in Lawrence with an abundance of family activities that are sure to make memories.

10 HISTORY IN THE MAKINGLawrence’s fiery history has shaped the com-munity of today and is retold and interpreted throughout the city.

12 BACK TO NATURELawrence’s rolling hills, lake and river present a variety of outdoor options for enthusiasts of every age.

14 GOOD SPORTSWhether you want to watch or play the game, Lawrence has you covered.

16 COLLEGE TOWN AT HEARTSchool spirit abounds here and Lawrence’s student population brings a youthfulness and vibrancy to town that’s palpable.

17 GIRLS DAY OUTWe all need a great getaway. Bring your friends to Lawrence and recharge with great shopping, dining, accommodations and nightlife.

18 ART OF A CITYFind out why Lawrence is consistently ranked as one of the top Small Arts Towns in the country and where to soak up the culture.

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Make the Lawrence Visitor Information Center your first stop in Lawrence. The center’s friendly volunteers can help you plan your stay with per-sonalized assistance. You can also view the film Lawrence: Free State Fortress and learn about the dramatic history that shaped Lawrence into the vibrant community it is today. The center is located in a renovated Union Pacific train depot at North Second and Locust Streets, just north of Down-town Lawrence across the Kansas River Bridge. An average of 100 freight trains still pass by the Visitor Center each day. The Lawrence Visitor Information Center is also a Sunflower Broadband wireless hotspot.

Other information available at the center includes:

• Free 25-minute docudrama film about Lawrence’s fiery history• Quantrill’s Raid, Old West Lawrence, Historic Cemeteries, Historic Trails, Underground Railroad self-guided tours• John Brown of Kansas historic tour• Local biking and hiking trail map• Downtown Lawrence Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit information • Haskell Indian Nations University information and historic walking tour• University of Kansas information• Information on other Northeast Kansas sites and attractions

www.visitlawrence.com • 785-865-4499402 N 2nd Street, Lawrence, KS(across the Kansas River Bridge from Downtown Lawrence)

Hours: Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m. Summer hours: Mon.–Sat., 8:30 a.m.–5 :30 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m.

• Vera Bradley

• Polish Pottery

• Lampe Berger

• Jim Shore Designs

• Aromatique Fragrances

• Department 56 Lit Houses

• Byers' Choice Carolers

• Wide Variety of Flannels

• Old World Christmas

• Snowbabies

• WoodWick & Trapp Candles

• Willow Tree Angels

• Jellycat Plush

• 100% Cotton quilting fabrics

• Large selection of patterns & books

• Counted cross stitch

• Friendly, helpful sales staff

FAMILYLoad up your gang and head to Lawrence, where you’ll find big old fossils, big-

time basketball, parks, pools and plenty more to please all your people. Family

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Uniquely inviting, yet cosmopolitan for its size, Lawrence entices with an array of cultural, educa-tional and entertainment options for you and even

your youngest travel companions. KU’s Natural History Museum is a must-stop, offering

hands-on exhibits that the biggest and littlest among you won’t be able to resist. Exhibits focus on the biological diversity of the Great Plains and include loads of fossils and living exhibits like a working beehive, snakes and fish. The museum is home to a 60-foot-long mosasaur—one of the great “sea monsters.” “Bugtown” features crowd-pleasing live insects and interactive exhibits that explore the world from a bug’s perspective. While you’re there, check out the giant Stick Work sculpture by Patrick Dougherty, located across the street at 14th & Jayhawk Blvd. Walk through it, walk around it, marvel at it from every angle.

Looking for water fun? Head to the Lawrence Aquatic Center where everyone will enjoy the zero-depth entry, water slides, toy features and abundant chairs for lounging. Visiting in the fall or winter? The Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center boasts all those same amenities with full locker rooms in an always comfortable indoor environment. During the summer months also be sure to check out the Wading Pool in Historic South Park. Little ones love the shallow play depths and toys and parents love the lifeguard!

When you’ve had your share of sun, find your way to Massachusetts Street and experience an authentic, vibrant downtown. One-of-a-kind shopping, dining and entertain-ment await. Kids love Sylas & Maddy's, a homemade ice cream joint. Stroll Mass. St. from 6th to 11th and browse toy stores, art galleries and boutiques. Plan for time to

explore the public art on every corner and make time to stop in Jefferson’s, where kids continue to be amazed by the decorated dollar bills covering every surface.

When your monkeys need a place to run, check out one of Lawrence’s more than 50 city parks. If it’s indoor fun you crave, check out Jaybowl or Royal Crest Lanes for bowling fun. If the energy level is even higher, the Lawrence Gymnastics Academy offers open gym sessions four days per week where kids can jump, swing and bounce to their heart’s desire.

Kids – even the grown-up variety – love trains. The Midland Railway, Kansas’ first railroad south of the Kansas River provides scenic and historic train rides. The train runs weekends and holidays throughout the summer in Baldwin City. Closer to Lawrence, do some train viewing at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center. Housed in a restored Union Pacific Depot, more than 100 trains a day still pass by just feet from the patio. It’s a thrill!

Clockwise from upper right: Peeking out of Baldwin’s

Midland Railway. • Learning about fossils at the Natural

History Museum. • Enjoying outdoor art on the KU Campus.

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Lawrence’s spirit of perseverance and unwavering pride was sparked from its outset. It is often said that Lawrence is one of few cities founded purely

for political reasons.The Kansas Territory was opened for settlement in

1854. Because of “popular sovereignty,” settlers could decide whether to admit their territory as a slave or free state. Abolitionists from New England rushed here in an effort to settle Kansas as a free state. The group named the town after their expedition’s financier, Amos Lawrence, and named the main street after their home state, Massachusetts.

The conflict over slavery grew. In 1861 war broke out, and Kansas chose to enter the union as a free state. Anti-slavery Jayhawkers from Kansas frequently clashed with pro-slavery Bushwhackers from Missouri and Lawrence was the scene of several bloody encounters.

The worst of these occurred on August 21, 1863, when William Quantrill and 400 of his raiders rode into Lawrence. They entered the city at dawn “to burn every house and kill every man.” They sacked the town for four hours, killing hundreds.

The resilient citizens of Lawrence banded together to bury their dead and rebuild. Many of the homes and buildings constructed after the raid are still in use today. Lawrence’s motto, “From Ashes to Immortality,” is in-spired by the efforts of these settlers.

Lawrence and Douglas County are also part of the newly-enacted (FFNHA) Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. FFNHA is comprised of 41 counties in eastern Kansas and western Missouri and seeks to inter-pret the shared history of the region. For more informa-tion, check out www.freedomsfrontier.org.

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For self-guided tours of Quantrill’s Raid, Historic Cemeteries, Historic Oregon & Santa Fe Trails, Old East Lawrence, Old West Lawrence a Underground Railroad, logon to www.visitlawrence.com where you can download podcasts or pdfs. Or, stop at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center to pick up complete tour brochures.

This region’s rich heritage is also interpreted through-out Lawrence. The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics celebrates service and traces a half-century of Kansas and American history. Multi-media exhibits celebrate the life of native-son, Senator Bob Dole, and others who served our country. The Institute boasts the world’s larg-est stained-glass American flag and includes two steel columns retrieved from the World Trade Center. Visitors can also view a multi-screen video “tour” of the legisla-tive process that explains how Congress really works. The Institute hosts a Presidential Lecture Series, bring-ing nationally prominent political figures and authors to present public lectures. Dole’s personal papers are also archived here.

The Pre-Civil War era history of the region is commem-orated at Hobbs Park Memorial. This public monument pays tribute to the vision, perseverance and sacrifices of Lawrence’s founders and early residents. The memorial is a masonry home, constructed in the rebuilding period following Quantrill’s Raid. Watkins Community Museum of History also houses exhibits and artifacts of the area’s history including a display on the history of basketball. The Wakarusa Valley Heritage Museum is a small, local museum featuring permanent exhibits about the Under-ground Railroad in Douglas County and highlighting the early history of Clinton Lake.

Down the road, Lecompton offers visitors another perspective on the region’s history. Lecompton’s popula-tion swelled in the 1800s as settlers, politicians and land

speculators dubbed it the “Wall Street of the West.” But as the town grew, so did the territorial conflict. Lecompton is home to state historic site, Constitution Hall. Significant events in territorial Kansas’ economic and political history occurred there and in 1855, Lecomp-ton was designated the permanent and only official capital of the Kansas Territory. In 1857, delegates to the Lecompton Constitutional Convention met there to write the Lecompton Constitution, which would have admitted Kansas to the Union as a slave state. The ensuing debate catapulted Abraham Lincoln onto the political stage and hastened the country toward Civil War. Visitors will see the Lecompton Constitution and learn about slavery issues in Kansas.

Also in Lecompton is the Territorial Capitol/Lane Museum. In 1856, construction of Lecompton’s Territorial Capitol was started and in 1865 the state deeded the unfinished building to the newly organized Lane University. Today, the building is used as the Territorial Capitol/Lane Museum. It is operated by The Lecompton Historical Society and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A self-guided walking tour of Lecompton is available here.

South of Lawrence is Black Jack Battlefield, the site of the first armed conflict in the Kansas Territory between a free-state militia led by John Brown and a pro-slavery militia led by Henry Clay Pate. Trails lead from the Robert Hall Pearson Park to the historic battlefield and high prairie. Santa Fe Trail ruts can be seen on an 18-acre tract of land near the battlefield. The area offers a picnic shelter and interpretive signage.

Lawrence’s history is integral to the nation’s enduring struggle for freedom and these and other sites interpret that larger story. For additional information visit us online at freedomsfrontier.org.

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our our nation. • Blackjack Battlefield near Baldwin City

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Lush, rolling hills of northeast Kansas offer an unexpected landscape for your next outdoor quest. The Baker Wetlands Research and Natural Area, a 573-acre area with 45 acres of virgin wetland, is a great bird watching locale, close to the action yet seemingly in another world. The wetlands offers foot trails and an interpretive kiosk and boardwalk, located near the north levee in the northwest quarter. Other bird watching sites include Clinton Lake and the Kansas River. The Massachusetts Street Bridge, over the Kansas River in downtown, lies above the river’s only dam. The wa-terfall created by it makes the river below free of ice. Between November and March it is often the only open water in the region, attracting bald eagles hungrily watching for fish. They are best viewed early in the day. For more information about the Baker Wetlands and the area, go to skyways.lib.ks.us/orgs/jayhawkaudubon.


The 72-acre Prairie Park Nature Center and the adjacent trails also offer bird watching opportunities. The center, a favorite for families and anyone wanting to learn about area wildlife, houses nine permanent exhibits and live animals including snakes, fish and eagles. It’s an hands-on paradise.

Clinton Lake, a 7,000 surface-acre reservoir with 85 miles of shoreline, has been named by Boating World Magazine as one of the 50 best lakes for boating in the country. You’ll find hiking and biking trails, camper hookups, primitive camping areas, picnic areas, fishing platforms, playing fields and a swimming beach in the five developed areas around the lake. The Clinton Lake Information Center offers information about indigenous animals, regional history, trails and lake maps.

Within Clinton State Park, the Clinton Lake Marina provides boat ramps, docks, rental, a restaurant and conve-nience store with fishing supplies. Kids love feeding the fish off the dock and watching the boats depart. Clinton State Park, on the north shore of the reservoir, offers 16 boat

ramps, courtesy docks, launch areas for windsurfers/per-sonal watercraft, swimming beach, playgrounds and picnic shelter areas. Modern facili-ties add a touch of comfort and convenience to the park’s 500 campsites. Mountain bike enthusiasts enjoy the 20 miles of trails accessed via the Northshore Trail.

The U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers manages four parks at the lake, with more than 400 campsites and day use facilities. Equestrians enjoy large campsites and easy access to trails at Rockhaven Park. Bloomington Park has reservable campsites, boat ramps, courtesy docks, swimming beach, playgrounds and picnic shelters. Primitive camping and hiking trails are available at Woodridge Park and two picnic shelters are available at Overlook Park, located near the Corps of Engineers’ Infor-mation Center.

Lone Star Lake, a beautiful county-owned lake, 10 miles southwest of Lawrence, has swimming, fishing, picnicking and camping facilities for those intrigued by a smaller venue.

Many working farms in the area welcome guests. Visitors can pick their own produce from crops as varied as asparagus to berries and peas to pumpkins. Others offer opportunities to meet a flock of sheep while shopping for a shawl woven from their fleece or sample local wines in tasting rooms adjacent to the vines. Each season brings a new variety of crops, and many farms offer products to purchase and activities for children. The Kaw Valley Farm Tour, held annually the first weekend of October, opens farms to the public with special entertainment and educational opportunities. For more details, go to www.visitlawrence.com/attractions/lawrence-areafarms.

The Downtown Lawrence Farmers’ Market brings the farm to town three times per week. The market features only local vendors and the Saturday market features live music and a festival atmosphere. Farmers' Market is open early-May through mid-November.

With all that possibility, what are you waiting for? Get out there and go!

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Clockwise this page: Enjoying a variety of pick-your-own

produce at area farms throughout the year. • Watersports

enthusiasts are in luck at Clinton Lake.


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SPORTSThis page: Road and mountain cyclists enjoy Lawrence’s varied

terrain for outdoor riding. Opposite page clockwise from upper

right: Fun at Lawrence Skate Park at Centennial Park. • Lawrence’s

off-leash dog park is nestled in a valley near scenic Clinton Lake. •

Local golf courses offer challenges for both experienced and novice

golfers. • Booth Family Hall of Athletics in Allen Fieldhouse.


Lawrence is your headquarters for sporting fun, whether you like to watch or be part of the action. If you like to swing the clubs, the city’s 18-hole public course, Eagle Bend, offers four sets of tees, including markers for begin-ning golfers. Located just east of the Clinton Dam, ameni-ties include a full-service pro shop, snack bar, driving range, putting and chipping greens. Alvamar Golf & Country Club challenges experienced golfers with a “parkland-style” 18-hole public course, marked by large greens and flowing fairways. Four sets of tees provide courses ranging from 4,700 to 7,100 yards. The Orchards, a nine-hole execu-tive course, is also open to the public. A list of other area courses can be found at visitlawrence.com.

If you like to turn the pedals, bring your ride, or rent one downtown. Lawrence is designated as a “Bicycle-Friendly Community” by The League of American Bicyclists. Avail-able trails range from nine miles of hard-surface walkway along Clinton Parkway to miles of scenic nature trails in the city’s 50 parks. Hiking and biking trails are also plentiful at Clinton Lake along the north and east shores. Mountain Biking trails along the Kansas River are accessible from parking lots on the north bank, across the Kansas River Bridge, and the four-mile Kaw River Mountain Biking Trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail. A trails map is available at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center or at visitlawrence.com.

Craving some H2O? The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center features water slides, zero-depth children's area, div-ing well, interactive play area and a 50-meter competition area. A playground, shaded deck space and full concessions area are also part of the center. It’s a one-stop for the leisure and competitive swimmer. If the call of the water lures you indoors, the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center boasts a zero-depth entry family pool with slides and play features as well as a 10-lane, 50-meter competition pool with diving

well. Shower/locker rooms and concessions are also available. The Booth Family Hall of Athletics, inside Allen Field-

house, is a must-stop for any fan of sport or history. It recognizes all past KU alumni varsity athletes and coaches and celebrates fans with a KU retail store. While you’re there, check-out current KU athletics schedules. The Jayhawks play football in historic Memorial Stadium, the first college campus stadium west of the Mississippi, and basketball in historic Allen Fieldhouse, but don’t forget there are competi-tive teams fielded throughout the year in 10 other sports as well. Be adventurous!

Lawrence has more than 50 maintained park areas – with shelters, playground equipment and picnic areas. Check out lawrenceks.org/city_maps for details. A Skate Park, at Cen-tennial Park, boasts a plaza, pyramid, bank ramp, fun box, grind rail and half-pipe ramps. Also at Centennial Park is a free, 18-hole disc golf course. Scorecards are available at Lawrence Recreation Centers. A second skating facility is located at Deerfield Park.

In addition to Lawrence’s 50 city parks for people, the city’s Off-Leash Dog Park has gone to the dogs with 30-acres of off-leash area and water for your canine. A second off-leash area is available at Riverfront Park.

Lawrence offers recreation opportunities for everyone and their dog – literally. Hardcore fitness junkies, outdoor enthusiasts and the family pet alike will find the perfect outlet in Lawrence for their need to get a move on.

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University of KansasFounded in 1866, you’ll see the University of Kansas’ crimson-tiled rooftops from miles away. The campus, situated high on a bluff called Mount Oread, is home to 26,000 students and is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the nation.

The KU Visitor Center, at the campus’ west entrance, is the perfect start. You’ll find maps and parking informa-tion to help plan your visit. Just west of the Visitor Center the Dole Institute of Politics and Lied Center of Kansas anchor KU’s West Campus.

Jayhawk Boulevard winds through the heart of campus. The Natural History Museum, with a full-slate of exhibits that educate and entertain, stands sentinel over this tree-canopied boulevard. Just to the north, the Spencer Museum of Art presents world-renowned work is sure

to tweak your thinking about an art museum. Stroll over to adjacent Marvin Grove and discover Potter’s Lake, a student-favored picnic and studying spot and the Cam-panile, a tradition-rich limestone tower that houses 53 bells, that chime every 15 minutes. If you’re lucky you’ll even catch the University Carillonneur in concert. A visit to the see the bronzes ensconced in the Campanile doors, and the view of the campus and Downtown afforded from there, is worth the climb. Memorial Stadium, home to Jayhawk Football, stands at the foot of the hill.

KU's mascot, the Jayhawk, is a mythical bird with a devoted following. Keep your eye out for Jayhawk artwork in many iterations as your explore this spirited campus.

HaskellIn southeast Lawrence, Haskell Indian Nations University is the oldest inter-tribal university in the U.S. Opened as an industrial training school, it has evolved into a univer-sity. Haskell students come from 35 states representing 150 tribal nations and villages. The campus is a national landmark and sites of interest include the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame, the Medicine Wheel Totem Pole and the Medicine Wheel Earth Work. The Haskell Cul-tural Center serves as a visitor center and features exhibits from the university’s archival and artifact collections.

Baker UniversityIn Baldwin City, Baker University resides as the oldest university in Kansas. Founded in 1858 by Methodist min-isters, it offers the Old Castle Museum as well as Kibbee Cabin and historic Palmyra Post Office, reproductions of buildings that served Santa Fe Trail travelers. The Clarice L. Osborne Memorial Chapel, a Gothic revival structure originally constructed in England in 1864, was recon-structed on this campus in 1995.

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band energizes a game day crowd. • Baker University is the

oldest university in Kansas. • Haskell University’s campus

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Whether you’re seeking a little retail therapy,

aromatherapy or art therapy, Lawrence is just

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W ith a dash of big-city culture, a heavy helping of authentic downtown and an overflowing cup of beautiful boutiques and spas, Lawrence has the

girls’ day out perfected. Lawrence offers a variety of accommodations but for a

special reunion weekend, consider a bed & breakfast, like the Halcyon House, located adjacent to campus and down-town, or relive your college days by staying downtown at the Eldridge Hotel or SpringHill Suites by Marriott. You can hop up to campus and enjoy the newly-opened Oread and start a new tradition. You’ll need your rest. You’ll be busy!

Downtown Lawrence is a feast for the senses and hops around the clock. By day, it’s a shopper’s paradise providing an escape from the ordinary. A trip down Massachusetts Street reveals boutiques, galleries and restaurants that exemplify Lawrence. Nestled along tree-lined streets, Downtown is home to more than 100 stores offering cutting-edge merchandise including gifts, clothing, jew-elry and artwork—all infused with friendly Midwestern service. Many stores are locally owned, and you’re likely to meet the personalities behind them during your visit. The blend of old and new makes Downtown Lawrence a quintessential destination.

As you stroll you’ll notice the Downtown Lawrence Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit and the artwork it brings to the street corners. Many downtown buildings are like works of art themselves, and the entire district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two-hour free parking

is available in lots on Vermont and New Hampshire streets. Parking garages at 10th & New Hampshire and 6th & New Hampshire offer free two-hour parking and metered long-term parking.

Other shopping districts throughout town teem with national retailers, discount stores and popular restaurants. Areas to visit include South Iowa Street where many national retailers and nationally-known restaurants, as well as a 12-screen movie theater, are grouped between approximately 31st and 35th Streets. Just check out www.visitlawrence.com for more information.

After shopping, don’t drop until you’ve checked out one of Lawrence’s many dining options, for fine dining if that’s your thing, or not-so-fine if you like things more relaxed. Maybe you and your companions will be inspired to stage your own progressive dinner as you stroll – Latin American appetizers, Greek salads, Thai or sushi for the main course and Italian for dessert. The combinations would be endless.

Once you’ve pleased your palate you’ll be ready for a nightcap at one of Lawrence’s many funky coffee shops or bars and clubs where you’re likely to find live music most nights of the week. Relax, enjoy and soak it up. This is the stuff that college towns do best.

If the next day finds you needing pampered after a long day of eating and browsing, it’s time to hit the spa. In Downtown, try serene Salon diMarco or head west and check out Lada Salon & Spa or Lemon Bliss, in the Oread Hotel. These and other spas are ready and waiting to indulge you.



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Lawrence has an intangible vibe that resonates through art,

which literally abounds from the street corners. World-class

theatre, live music, galleries, murals, street performers, out-

door sculpture and fine museums co-exist in this funky little

town that authorJohn Villani ranks in the top 15 of The

100 Best Small Towns in America. It’s little wonder why.

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Performing arts are plentiful here and offer big city culture at your fingertips. The university’s Lied Center of Kansas is a state-of-the-art facility bring-

ing top-notch performances including Broadway musicals, symphony orchestras, cutting-edge dance and world-class vocalists from names you know and expect to find in larger venues. The University Theatre offers an array of classical, musical and contemporary productions featuring up and coming student performers. Lawrence Community Theatre guests enjoy live community theatre in an intimate setting. The Theatre stages six productions each season ranging from musicals to the latest works by area playwrights.

The Lawrence Arts Center melds performing and visual arts under one roof. Its galleries feature work by regional artists, and the 300-seat theatre and dance studios are home to the 940 Dance Company and youth theatre. Classes and workshops are offered daily and the sale gallery/gift shop features local work.

KU’s Spencer Museum of Art, houses an extensive collection of work that rivals the most renowned museums in the country. The Spencer’s extensive collection spans the history of European and American art from ancient to contemporary and includes significant holdings of East Asian art. Guided tours, gallery conversations, children’s classes, lectures, workshops and films are available on a regular basis.

Lawrence’s public art is impossible to miss. As you

stroll downtown you’re sure to notice the city’s Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit and the artwork it brings to the street corners. Part of Lawrence’s Percent for Art initiative, these sculpture and mosaic projects are spread throughout the city and each has a story to tell. Check the travel planner for a complete list. Lawrence’s retail art galleries come in all sizes from tiny to vast and offer special finds for any budget or style. A number of downtown galleries host Final Friday Gallery Walks on the last Friday of each month when own-ers and artists stay open late and encourage guests to stroll from venue to venue enjoying drinks, eats and great art. Check out visitlawrence.com/events for details. Just east of Downtown, Van Go Mobile Arts boasts a sale gallery featuring work produced by local at-risk teens who are employed by this unique social service agency to work as artists as they learn from the region’s best talent. Their art is astounding and their stories are too.

Downtown Lawrence’s live music scene is just what you would hope for in a progressive college town. No matter what you love, you're guaranteed to find live music that's miles beyond any radio dial. Relax to the summer sounds of Wednesday night City Band Concerts in South Park, witness the future superstars of rock (and see some who have already made it to the top) at one of downtown Lawrence's bars or clubs or just take a stroll down Massachusetts Street and hear the locals whip up a little street corner spectacular.

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Clockwise from above left: Lawrence’s Outdoor Band Concerts

are held in South Park every summer. • The Kansas State

Fiddling and Picking Championships are staged annually in

August. • The Lied Center of Kansas stages a wide variety of

performing arts throughout the year.


KIZER CUMMINGS JEWELERS833 Massachusetts St. • 785-749-4333

Custom creations for the discerning customer.

Old World Craftsmanship combined with New World Technology.Designing, restoring, and serving the Lawrence area for 29 Years.

Located in Historic Downtown Lawrence.

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Love art? Love music? Love a good souvenir that isn’t a t-shirt?

If you’re lucky enough to find your-self in Lawrence on the last Friday of any month, head Downtown from 5-8 p.m. and see what the Downtown Lawrence Arts District has to offer at Final Fridays. Final Fridays gallery walks are a monthly celebration of the arts that include 15 commercial galleries and other merchants that host live music and display visual art by local artists. Final Fridays are free and browsing is encouraged!

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For a list of current participating galleries check out www.downtown-lawrenceartsdistrict.org.


DIANE’S ARTISAN GALLERY4 East 7th St. Downtown Lawrence 785-856-1155 www.dianesartisangallery.comAn American fine craft gallery featuring handmade art jewelry from regional and national artists as well as handwoven scarves created on site by Diane Horning. Art glass, pottery, leather goods and fiber art are also showcased in this charming storefront just off Mass at 7th.

“Sweet Pea” Bracelet by Jayne Redman, Sterling Silver and 24k Gold.

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Call 785-THE-ARTS Visit 940 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, KS 66044Browse LawrenceArtsCenter.org for event listings & hours

At the Lawrence Arts Center, we’ve created a place where you can explore artwork and discover a deeper you. So whether you’re from Lawrence or just passing through, come experience our three art galleries or enjoy a performance in

our 300-seat theater. We’re located just one block east of Massachusetts Street, within walking distance of the heart of historic Downtown Lawrence.

PHOENIX GALLERYFeaturing the handmade works of local, regional and national artisans since 1987. Pottery, blown glass, woodwork, tex-tiles, jewelry and much more. Unique, handmade fine crafts.

919 Massachusetts St. 785-843-0080 www.phoenixgallery.biz [email protected]

The 1109 Gallery focuses on area artists, exhibits all genre of artwork including both 2D and 3D original artwork. The Gallery Shop features original gift items created by area artists. It's man-aged by The Lawrence Art Guild Association, a non-profit organi-zation established in 1961.

1109 Massachusetts St. 785.856.2784 www.lawrenceartguild.org [email protected]


Original artwork by Robbin Loomas

WHEATFIELDS BAKERY CAFÉFounded in 1995, WheatFields Bakery Café has gained national acclaim for its enchanting selection of artisan breads and European style pastries. The café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner handcrafted from quality ingredients and features local and organic foods.

904 Vermont Street / 785-841-5553www.wheatfieldsbakery.com

SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR & BIKE SHOPFor more than 30 years, the key to Sunflower’s success has been com-bining expertise and a friendly attitude with knowledge about bicycles, boats, camping equipment and comfortable outdoor clothing. Dan, Karla, Arthur, Charlie and Harold Hughes look forward to continuing the Sun-flower tradition for the next generation.

802-804 Massachusetts Street / 785-843-5000www.sunfloweroutdoorandbike.com

715 RESTAURANTA neighborhood eatery featuring local, handmade food from Chef Michael Beard with a wide variety of artisanal menu items, great specials and the most reasonable wine prices in town.

715 Massachusetts Street / 785-856-7150 www.715restaurant.com

FACES of DOWNTOWN

FREE STATE BREWING COMPANYOpened in 1989 as a homegrown eatery, Free State Brewery is an inde-pendent restaurant dedicated to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The first legal brewery in Kansas since 1880, Free State upholds the heri-tage of brewing and offers robust, flavorful foods to match. Proprietor Chuck Magerl was honored as the Kansas Restaurateur of the Year for 2006. We’re open 7 days a week, so make Free State part of your down-town enjoyment. “Because, without beer, things do not seem to go as well.”

636 Massachusetts Street / 785-843-4555 www.freestatebrewing.com

WAXMAN CANDLESIf you look behind the counter at Waxman Candles, you are likely to see “Waxman” Bob Werts pouring candles on site. Werts owns one of Downtown’s few factories and has been pouring candles in Lawrence for over 35 years.

609 Massachusetts Street / 785-843-8593www.waxmancandles.com

YARN BARNThe Yarn Barn has over 4500 square feet of yarns, fibers, tools, and equip-ment for weavers, knitters, spinners, and dyers. Located in downtown Lawrence, the Yarn Barn has an excellent staff that can help you with your projects. Stop by for a visit, get a copy of the class schedule or one of our catalogs. Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30, Thurs. until 8:00, and Sun. 1:00-4:00.

930 Massachusetts Street / 785-842-4333 www.yarnbarn-ks.com

Prepare for adventure as you embark upon a trip down Massachusetts Street, where a leisurely stroll can quickly turn into an exploration of the hidden treasures that make Downtown Lawrence a one-of-a-kind destination. Downtown, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a treasure chest of opportunities for visitors, offering an eclectic assortment of shops, galleries, eateries and historic architecture.

BAR & GRILLSApplebee’s 832-8338 2520 Iowa St.

312-9856 3900 W 6th St.

Bird Dog Bar 843-1200 1200 Oread Ave.

Buffalo Wild Wings 838-9464 1012 Massachusetts St.

Chili’s Grill & Bar 331-3700 2319 Iowa St.

Conroy’s Pub 856-3663 3115 W 6th St.

Henry T’s Bar & Grill 749-2999 3520 W 6th St.

Jayhawker 749-1005 701 Massachusetts St.

Johnny's 843-0377 401 N. 2nd St.

843-0704 721 Wakarusa St.

Jefferson’s Restaurant 832-2000 743 Massachusetts St.

Old Chicago 841-4124 2329 Iowa St.

Paddy O’Quigley’s Irish Pub & Grill 841-7077 200 McDonald Dr.

Pepperjax Grill 856-4529 947 New Hampshire St.

Quinton’s Bar & Deli 842-6560 615 Massachusetts St.

Set ‘em Up Jacks 832-2030 1800 E 23rd St.

Slow Ride Roadhouse 749-2727 1350 N 3rd St.

Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill 856-7170 933 Iowa St.

Yacht Club 856-8188 530 Wisconsin St.

BREWERIES23rd Street Brewery 856-2337 3512 Clinton Pkwy.

Free State Brewery 843-4555 636 Massachusetts St.

BARBECUEBigg’s Barbecue 856-2550 2429 Iowa St.

Biemer's BBQ 785-842-0800 2120 W 9th St.

Buffalo Bob’s BBQ 841-6400 719 Massachusetts St.

CASUAL DINING & SANDWICH SHOPSBurger Stand 856-0543 803 Massachusetts St.

Five Guys 749-3400 2040 W 31st St.

Ingredient 832-0100 945 Massachusetts St.

Jason’s Deli 842-5600 3140 Iowa St.

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich 841-0011 922 Massachusetts St.

838-3737 1720 W 23rd St.

331-2222 601 S Kasold Dr.

842-4500 1200 Oread Ave.

Local Burger 856-7827 714 Vermont St.

Panera Bread 331-2700 520 W 23rd St.

Perkins Family Restaurant 842-9040 1711 W 23rd St.

Smash Burger 842-1001 6th & Wakarusa St.

Southern Cuisine 331-2500 1008 Massachusetts St.

The Pita Pit 856-2500 1011 Massachusetts St.

Quiznos Sub 865-0021 2540 Iowa St.

Mr. Goodcents 856-2368 2233 Louisiana St.

Yello Sub 843-6000 1814 W 23rd St.

SEAFOOD, STEAK & FINE DININGAngler's 858-9287 1004 Massachusetts St.

Longhorn Steakhouse 843-7000 3050 Iowa St.

Marisco’s Restaurant 785-312-9057 4821 W 6th St.

Montana Mike’s Steakhouse 749-3005 1015 Iowa St.

Pachamama’s 841-0990 800 New Hampshire St.

Ten 749-1005 701 Massachusetts St.

CHINESE, JAPANESE & THAIChina House 841-8884 4821 W 6th St.

Encore Café 856-3682 1007 Massachusetts St.

Jade Garden Restaurant 843-8650 1410 Kasold Dr.

Jade Mongolian Barbeque 856-5233 1511 W 23rd St.

King Buffet 749-1777 1601 W 23rd St.

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse 838-3399 2907 W. 6th St.

Kokoro Japanese Steakhouse 838-4134 601 Kasold Dr.

The Orient Vietnamese Restaurant 843-0561 1006 Massachusetts St.

Panda Garden 843-4312 1500 W 6th St.

Peking Taste Chinese 749-4788 2210 Iowa St.

Scarlet Orchid 832-8866 2223 Louisiana St.

Thai House 841-4599 711 W 23rd St.

Thai Siam Restaurant 331-2525 601 Kasold Dr.

Yokohama Sushi Japanese Restaurant 842-8862 1730 W 23rd St.

856-8862 811 New Hampshire St.

Wa Sushi 843-1990 740 Massachusetts St.

Zen Zero 832-0001 811 Massachusetts St.

MEXICAN & LATIN AMERICANCarlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café 832-0550 707 W 23rd St.

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Cielito Lindo 832-1545 815 New Hampshire St.

El Mezcal 331-2703 804 Iowa St.

832-8775 1819 W 23rd St.

832-2200 1520 Wakarusa St.

Esquina 856-1626 801 Massachusetts St.

Ixtapa 838-4044 2016 W 23rd St.

La Familia Café & Cantina 749-0105 733 New Hampshire St.

La Parrilla 841-1100 814 Massachusetts St.

La Tropicana 749-3550 434 Locust St.

On the Border Mexican Grill 830-8291 3080 Iowa St.

Salty Iguana 312-8100 4931 W 6th St.

Tortas Jalisco 865-1515 534 Frontier Rd.

Tres Mexicanos Grill & Cantina 830-8415 1800 E 23rd St.

ITALIAN715 Restaurant 856-7150 715 Massachusetts St.

Bambino’s at the Grove 832-8800 1801 Massachusetts St.

Genovese 842-0300 941 Massachusetts St.

Mia's 856-0606 1540 Wakarusa Dr.

Paisano’s Ristorante 838-3500 2112 W 25th St.

Teller’s 843-4111 746 Massachusetts St.

PIZZACiCi’s Pizza 832-1110 2020 W 23rd St.

Gambino's 856-5577 3514 Clinton Parkway

Glory Days Pizza 841-5252 4821 W 6th St.

Godfather’s Pizza 331-3333 721 Wakarusa Dr.

Little Caesar’s Pizza 865-5400 1410 Kasold Dr.

Papa John’s Pizza 865-5775 918 Mississippi St.

Papa Kenos 841-7272 1035 Massachusetts St.

Pizza Hut 843-3516 600 W 23rd St.

843-2211 4651 W 6th St.

843-7044 934 Massachusetts St.

Pyramid Pizza 842-3232 701 W 9th St.

Rudy’s Pizzeria 749-0055 704 Massachusetts St.

Wheat State Pizza 865-2323 711 W 23rd St.

MEDITERRANEANAladdin Café 832-1100 1021 Massachusetts St.

Mad Greek Restaurant 843-2441 907Massachusetts St.

Mediterranean Market & Café 842-9383 3300 Bob Billings Pkwy.

INDIANIndia Palace 331-4300 129 E 10th St.

COFFEE HOUSES & CAFESAimee’s Coffee House 843-5173 1025 A Massachusetts St.

Bistro Bella 856-7370 3514 Clinton Pkwy.

Einstein Bros. Bagels 838-9494 1026 Massachusetts St.

First Watch 842-7999 2540 Iowa St.

Global Café 838-4600 820 Massachusetts St.

House of Cha 830-8888 21 W 9th St.

J&S Coffee 749-0100 4821 W 6th St.

Java Break 749-5282 17 E 7th St.

La Prima Tazza 832-2233 638 Massachusetts St.

Milton’s 832-2330 920 Massachusetts St.

Mirth Café 841-328 2745 New Hampshire St.

Scone Lady's Coffee Shop 838-3992 3300 Bob Billings Pkwy.

Signs of Life 830-8030 722 Massachusetts St.

Starbucks 832-0300 647 Massachusetts St.

Teapouro 865-8500 712 Massachusetts St.

WheatFields Bakery Café 841-5553 904 Vermont St.

Z’s Divine Espresso 843-3007 10 E 9th St.

842-7651 1800 E 23rd St.

ICE CREAM, DESSERT & BAKERIES3 Spoons Yogurt 371-1383 732 Massachusetts St.

Ben & Jerry's 841-0015 818 Massachusetts St.

Cold Stone Creamery 842-8900 647 Massachusetts St.

Dunkin’ Donuts 749-5015 521 W 23rd St.

Great Harvest Bread 749-2227 807 Vermont St.

Munchers Bakery 749-4324 925 S Iowa St.

Penny Annie's Sweet Shoppe 843-5544 845 Massachusetts St.

Sylas & Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream 832-8323 1014 Massachusetts St.

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CALENDAR of

EVENTSONGOING

August 14–December 19, 2010Media Memes: Images, Technology and Making the News 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spencer Museum of Art 1301 Mississippi St. 785-864-4710, spencerart.ku.edu

May–OctoberTuesday Farmer’s Market4 - 6 p.m. Downtown Lawrence, parking lot at 102 Vermont St. lawrencefarmersmarket.com

May–October Thursday Farmer’s Market4 - 6 p.m. 6th & Wakarusa Dr. 785-331-4445, lawrencefarmersmarket.com

April–Mid-November Saturday Downtown Lawrence Farmer's Market7 - 11 a.m. Downtown Lawrence, parking lot at 824 New Hampshire St. lawrencefarmersmarket.com

SEPTEMBER

September 4KU Football: KU vs. North Dakota State6 p.m. at Memorial Stadium 11th & Maine St. 785-864-3141, kuathletics.com

September 10"Pastiche": A Friends of the Theatre Fundraiser for the Jack B. Wright Ticket Fund7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Crafton-Preyer Theater, Murphy Hall, KU Campus 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, kutheatre.com

September 11–12Annual Haskell Indian Art Market10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Haskell Indian Nations University 2500 Massachusetts St. haskell.edu/art_market/index.html

September 11KU Football: KU vs. Georgia Tech11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium 11th & Maine St. 785-864-3141 kuathletics.com

September 1110th Annual Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Community Building 115 W. 11th St. 785-832-3030 lawrenceks.org/wrr/energyfair

September 12Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at South Park 1140 Massachusetts St. 785-832-7930

September 17–September 18Benefit Sale for Audio-Reader9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Douglas County Fairgrounds 2110 Harper St. 785-864-5336, reader.ku.edu/fyeo.shtml

September 182nd Annual Next Level Games9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Watson Park 6th & Tennessee St. 785-760-0261, nextlevelrising.com

September 24Final FridaysDowntown Lawrence, Massachusetts St. 785-842-3883 downtownlawrenceartsdistrict.org

September 24KU School of Music Collage Concert7 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

September 24–26; 30Shout! The Mod MusicalLawrence Community Theatre located at 1501 New Hampshire St. 785-843-7469, theatrelawrence.com

SING-ALONG

BIGBLUE


September 25KU Football: KU vs. New Mexico State6 p.m. at Memorial Stadium 11th & Maine St. 785-864-3141, kuathletics.com

September 26Festival of CulturesNoon - 5 p.m. at South Park 11th & Massachusetts St. 785-766-0720 lawrencealliance.org

September 30Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

September 30–October 102010 Lawrence Library Fall Book SaleLawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. 785-843-3833, lawrencepubliclibrary.org

OCTOBER

October 1–3, 7–10 Shout! The Mod MusicalLawrence Community Theatre 1501 New Hampshire St. 785-843-7469, theatrelawrence.com

October 2–3Annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Throughout the Kaw River Valley 785-843-1409, kawvalleyfarmtour.org

October 2 Punch Brothers feat. Chris Thile7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

October 2–3Nordic Heritage FestivalNoon - 9 p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds 2120 Harper St. 785-843-7535, nordicheritagefes.com

October 3Adam Gyorgy - Rising Star of Piano2 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

October 338th Annual Antique Car Show9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Douglas County Fairgrounds 21st & Harper st. 785-842-1664 lawrenceregionaaca.com/events/docs/carshow_2010.pdf

October 7Lost in Yonkers7:30 p.m. at Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU Campus 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, kutheatre.com

October 8Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

October 95th Annual Downtown Lawrence Fall Bazaar9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Downtown Lawrence 785-842-3883, downtownlawrence.com

October 9The Bert Nash Dash & Bash3 p.m. in Downtown Lawrence Massachusetts St. 785-830-1701, bertnash.org

October 9Turtle Island Quartet 7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

October 9River City Reading Festival10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. 785-843-3833, rivercityreadingfestival.org

October 14KU Football: KU vs. Kansas State6:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium 11th & Maine St. 785-864-3141, kuathletics.com

October 16–1753rd Annual Maple Leaf FestivalSaturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Baldwin City 785-594-7564, mapleleaffestival.com/index.htm

October 21Fiddler on the Roof7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

October 22Big Bad Voodoo Daddy & The Music of Cab Calloway7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

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THAT'SFRESH


October 22–23Fall Antique Show and Sale9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Douglas County Fairgrounds 2120 Harper St. 785-843-6219

October 23–24Lawrence ArtWalk 201010 a.m. - 6 p.m. Locations in and around Lawrence 785-865-4254, lawrenceheartwalk.org

October 23KU Football: KU vs. Texas A&M (Homecoming)Time TBD at Memorial Stadium 11th & Maine St. 785-864-3141, kuathletics.com

October 27Spring Awakening7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

October 28Lobby Hero7:30 p.m. at Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU Campus 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, kutheatre.com

October 29Final FridaysDowntown Lawrence Massachusetts St. 785-842-3883 downtownlawrenceartsdisctrict.org

October 31Downtown Lawrence Halloween Trick-or-Treat5 p.m. - 6 p.m. in Downtown Lawrence Massachusetts St. 785-842-3883

NOVEMBER

November 5Armitage Gone! Dance7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

November 6KU Football: KU vs. ColoradoTime TBD at Memorial Stadium 11th & Maine St. 785-864-3141, kuathletics.com

November 11A Midsummer Night's Dream7:30 p.m. at Stage Too!, Murphy Hall, KU Campus 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, kutheatre.com

November 12The Real Dr. Strangelove: Edward Teller & the Battle for the H-Bomb7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

November 13Interpreti Veneziani 7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

November 20KU Football: KU vs. Oklahoma StateTime TBD at Memorial Stadium 11th & Maine St. 785-864-3141, kuathletics.com

November 26Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony5:30 p.m. in Downtown Lawrence 9th & Massachusetts St. 785-842-3883

November 26Final FridaysDowntown Lawrence Massachusetts St. 785-842-3883 downtownlawrenceartsdistrict.org

November 27Bizarre Bazaar10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. 785-843-2787, bizbazart.com

November 27–December 3Fair Trade Holiday Market8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Ecumenical Christian Ministries 1204 Oread Ave. 785-969-3482, lawrencefairtrade.com

November 27–28Van Go's AdornmentVan Go Mobile Arts 715 New Jersey St. 785-842-3797, van-go.org

November 29–December 2Festival of Trees10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Liberty Hall 642 Massachusetts St. 785-843-2085

DECEMBER

December 3–6Gingerbread House Festival and Viewing10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at The Eldridge Extended Hotel 201 W. 8th St. 785-843-7359

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festi vals

December 3–5; 9–12; 16–19 Annie Lawrence Community Theatre 1501 New Hampshire St. 785-843-7469, theatrelawrence.com

December 4Holiday Art Fair10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. 785-979-7039

December 4–5; 11–12; 18–19Festival of NativitiesNoon - 4 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church 4th & Elm St. 785-843-0276

December 4Downtown Lawrence Old Fashioned Christmas Parade11 a.m. in Downtown Lawrence 785-838-9400, lawrencechristmasparade.org

December 5Annual Health Care Access Clinic Holiday Homes TourNoon - 5 p.m. Throughout Lawrence 785-841-5760, healthcareaccess.org

December 585th Annual Holiday Vespers2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-278, lied.ku.edu

December 7Legally Blonde the Musical7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

December 9Annual KU Jazz Vespers7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-3367

December 11–12Annual Children's Holiday Shop9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. 785-979-7039 lawrenceartscenter.com/HolidayShop/index.htm

December 11Jim Brickman7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

JANUARY

January 20–23; 27–30Skin DeepLawrence Community Theatre 1501 New Hampshire St. 785-843-7469 theatrelawrence.com

January 23Eagle Day9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Free State High School 4700 Overland Dr. 785-843-7665, kawvalleyeaglesday.com

January 23Ranger-Led Eagle-Viewing Excursions10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Meet in the parking lot at Clinton Lake Corps of Engineers office 785-843-7665

FEBRUARY

February 4Van Go's Have a Heart Art ShowVan Go Mobile Arts located at 715 New Jersey St. 785-842-3797, van-go.org

February 5Souper Bowl Saturday11 a.m. at the Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. 785-843-2787, lawrenceartscenter.com

February 8Black Violin7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

February 10Undergraduate Projects: Black Box7:30 p.m. at Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU Campus 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, kutheatre.com

February 15Alexander String Quartet7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

February 19William Inge's Bus Stop7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu February 19 Baroque by Candlelight 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church 1011 Vermont St. 785-691-7824 lawrencechamberorchestra.org

February 24The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion7:30 at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

February 24"The Beaux" Stratagem7:30 p.m. at Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU Campus 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, kutheatre.com

February 24–February 27Opus7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Community Theatre 1501 New Hampshire St. 785-843-7469, theatrelawrence.com

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MARCH

March 3–6Opus7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Community Theatre 1501 New Hampshire St. 785-843-7469, theatrelawrence.com

March 4–5Spring Antique Show & Sale9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Douglas County Fairground 2120 Harper St. 785-843-6219

March 6Kansas City Symphony7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

March 9An Evening with Garrison Keillor7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

March 13Carnival of the Animals & Peter and the Wolf2:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

March 17St. Patrick's Day Parade1 p.m. in Downtown Lawrence 785-749-6677

APRIL

April 7Man Equals Man7:30 p.m. at Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU Campus 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, kutheatre.com

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April 8Alpin Hong - Piano Concert7:30 p.m. at the Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

April 8–10; 14–17; 21–23To Kill a MockingbirdLawrence Community Theatre 1501 New Hampshire St. 785-843-7469, theatrelawrence.com

April 9Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Art Auction6 p.m. at The Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. 785-843-2787, lawrenceartscenter.org

April 13–16Kansas Annual RelaysAll day at Memorial Stadium 11th & Maine St. 785-864-3141 kuathletics.com/sports/c-relay April 14 Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Del McCoury Band

7:30 p.m. at The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, lied.ku.edu

April 17Lynn Electric Kansas Marathon7:30 a.m. at Shenk Sports Complex 23rd & Iowa St. 785-331-7869, kansasmarathon.com

April 29–May 1Jayhawk Basketball InvitationalThroughout Lawrence 913-390-8191, jayhawkinvitational.com

April 29Hansel & Gretel an Opera by Engelbert Humperdinck7:30 p.m. at Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU Campus 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, kutheatre.com

MAY

May 1Annual Art in the Park10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at South Park 12th & Massachusetts St. 785-979-7039, lawrenceartguild.org

May 6–7 Haskell Indian Nations Commencement and Native American Pow-Wow23rd & Barker 785-749-8404, haskell.edu

May 6–8Annual Lawrence Auto Swap MeetDouglas County Fair Grounds 21st & Harper St. 785-842-7982

SPORTS

PARADES

71. The first streets in Lawrence

were named after the thirteen

original states of the Union, start-

ing with Delaware in Old East

Lawrence and the city’s main street

was named Massachusetts after the

home state of the city’s founders.

2. The city is located between the

paths of the Oregon and Santa Fe

Trails. The trails ran through the area

and wagon swales are still visible in

parts of southern Douglas County.

3. The National Trust for Historic

Preservation named Lawrence one

of its Dozen Distinctive Destina-

tions, calling the city “an example

of the best preserved and unique

communities in America.”

4. Lawrence is listed among The

100 Best Small Arts Towns in

America by author John Villani.

5. Lawrence's Mount Oread is

named after Oread Seminary in

Worcester, MA which was founded

by the organization that sent the

city's first settlers.

6. Lawrence was the childhood

home of Harlem Renaissance

author Langston Hughes and his

novel, Not Without Laughter, is

loosely based on his experiences as

a child here.

7. James Naismith, the inventor of

the game of basketball, coached

at the University of Kansas and

is buried in Lawrence’s Memorial

Park Cemetery.

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Since opening in 2002, Wa Restaurant has become one of Lawrence’s most popular restaurants. Owner/head chef, James Koh, blends traditional Japanese ingredients with fresh fish, producing classic sushi, and contem-porary innovations like “Sushi Pizza” and the flame-cooked “Kansas Roll.” Wa’s teriyaki, tempuras and Korean dishes appeal to any appetite.

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May 15University of Kansas Commencement10:30 a.m. at Memorial Stadium 11th & Maine St. 785-864-7103

JUNE

June 2Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival8 p.m. 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883

June 3–5; 10–12Day Out with Thomas the TrainMidland Railway located at 1515 W. High St. Baldwin City 866-468-7630, midland-ry.org

June 6–July 10KU Mini College8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at University of Kansas 785-864-1767, minicollege.ku.edu

June 9Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival8 p.m. 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883

June 10–12; 16–19 Chicago Lawrence Community Theatre 1501 New Hampshire St. 785-843-7469, theatrelawrence.com

June 12 Ironman 70.3 Kansas 785-331-7869, ironmankansas.com

June 16 Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival 8 p.m. 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883

June 18 Van Go's What Floats Your Boat 6 p.m. at Clinton Lake Marina785-842-3797, van-go.org

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June 23 Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival8 p.m. 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883

June 24–25 St. John's Mexican Fiesta6 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Church 1234 Kentucky St. 785-843-0109 stjohnsfiesta.com

June 25–26 Annual Historic Lecompton Territorial Days785-887-6617 lecomptonterritorialdays.com

June 30 Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival8 p.m. 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883

JULY

July 2–43rd Annual Tour Of Lawrence Pro-Am Bicycle Races785-856-5302, touroflawrence.com

July 4 City of Lawrence Fireworks Display9:30 p.m. at Burcham Park 785-865-4499

July 7–10Salute! Festival of Wine & FoodThroughout Lawrence 785-840-1604 salutewinefest.com

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July 7Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival8 p.m. 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883

July 14Annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk SaleDawn to Dusk in Downtown Lawrence 785-842-3883

July 22Van Go's BenchmarkVan Go Mobile Arts located at 715 New Jersey St. 785-842-3797 van-go.org/about/annual-events

AUGUST

July 30–August 6Douglas County Free Fair785-843-7058, dgcountyfair.com

August 5–21 Civil War on the Western FrontierThroughout Lawrence 785-865-4499, visitlawrence.com

August 19–21Downtown Lawrence Busker FestAll Day Historic Downtown Lawrence 785-842-3833, lawrencebuskerfest.com

August 2830th Annual Kansas State Fiddling & Picking ChampionshipsNoon - 5 p.m. at South Park 12th & Massachusetts 785-830-9640 kansasfiddlingandpicking.org/schedule-Sunday.html

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To be a part of our uniquebusiness atmosphere, contact:

Beth Johnson, VP of Economic Development

[email protected](785) 865- 4425

…where doing business doesn’t mean cubicles, traffic jams, and company vending machines.

1. Watch for trains at the Visitor

Information Center. More than100

freight trains pass by each day, and

you’re so close you’ll feel them

rumble the earth before they arrive.

2. Attend a Wednesday Night Sum-

mer Band Concert in South Park or

a Thursday Noon Brown Bag Con-

cert at 9th & Massachusetts during

the summer.

3. Go to the Sandbar in Downtown

Lawrence at 10 p.m. and experi-

ence a hurricane—complete with

rain, thunder, gusting winds and

mermaids dancing on the bar.

4. Two-fer Tuesdays at Liberty

Hall—You can’t beat two movie

tickets for the price of one as you

enjoy the latest independent film.

5. Do a little shopping at Weaver’s,

in Downtown. Established in 1857,

it’s one of the longest-running

department stores in the country.

Once you’ve made your selection

your payment will be taken by

pneumatic tubes upstairs to the

accounting office and, like magic,

it all zips right back to you, just like

the old days.

6. Dip your toes in the Chi Omega

Fountain. (Just don’t say we sent

you there!)

7. Buy a slice of pizza next door

at Papa Keno’s, then picnic at the

Japanese Friendship Garden near

Watkins Museum. You’ll wonder if

you’re still in Kansas.

8. Check out Downtown’s only

factory at Waxman Candles where

they’re pouring, molding and carv-

ing intricate candles every day.

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La Prima Tazza Coffee Shop 6 am - 11 pmLiberty Hall Cinema, independent & foreign films

Liberty Hall video library, DVD rentals

785-749-1972Liberty Hall, concerts, weddings, seminars, and more

931 Massachusetts St. WWW.AUMARCHE.COM

Take your tastebudson a tour of Europe!

T he term “Jayhawk” was used as early as 1849, when a party of pioneers cross-

ing what is today Nebraska called themselves “The Jayhawkers of ‘49.” It’s believed they took the name from a combination of two birds that were familiar in the West–the hawk and the blue jay.

The word “Jayhawk” was first used in Kansas in about 1858. It was associated with the Free Staters, who robbed, looted and were generally lawless. But during the Civil War, it took on new meaning.

Dr. Charles R. (Doc) Jennison, a surgeon, used it in 1861 when he was commissioned as a colonel by Kansas Gov. Charles Robinson and charged with raising a cavalry regiment. Jennison called his regi-ment the “Independent Mounted Kansas Jayhawkers” and later the Seventh Kansas Regiment.

During the Civil War, “Jayhawk” became associated with the spirit of comradeship and the coura-geous fighting qualities associated with efforts to keep Kansas a free state. Following the war, most Kansans were proud to be called Jayhawkers.

By the 1890s, birds of one sort or another were used to represent KU on post cards and wall posters. In 1901, the University’s yearbook became known as the Jayhawker. A series of Jayhawks appeared until Hal Sandy, as a KU student, created today’s smiling Jayhawk in the 1950s.

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VISITOR INFO

Lawrence Visitor Information Center (p. 6)

402 N 2nd Street across the Kan-sas River Bridge from Downtown Lawrence www.visitlawrence.com 785-865-4499 Hours: Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m. Summer hours: Mon.–Sat., 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m. ATTRACTIONS

Booth Family Hall of Athletics (p. 15)

1651 Naismith Dr. (inside Allen Fieldhouse) 785-864-7050 Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics (p. 11)

2350 Petefish Dr.— KU’s West Campus 785-864-4900 www.doleinstitute.org Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., noon–5 p.m.

Midland Railway (p. 9)

1515 W High St, Baldwin City, KS 800-651-0388 www.midland-ry.org UNIVERSITIES

University of Kansas

KU Visitor Center (p. 16)

1502 Iowa St. 785-864-3911 www.ku.edu/visit Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Campus tours available by appointment.

Spencer Research Library

1450 Poplar Ln. 785-864-4334 www.lib.ku.edu Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Haskell Indian Nations University

Haskell Indian Nations University and Cultural Center (p. 16)

155 Indian Ave. 785-832-6686 www.haskell.edu Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–noon, 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Baldwin City/Baker University20 minutes south of Lawrence on US 59 785-594-3200 www.baldwincity.org

Baker University (p. 16)

785-594-6451 www.bakeru.edu

Clarice L. Osborne Memorial Chapel (p. 16)

Baker University Campus 6 a.m.–midnight. MUSEUMS

Natural History Museum (p. 9)

1345 Jayhawk Blvd. 785-864-4450 www.nhm.ku.edu Tues.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., noon–5 p.m. Parking available in garage north of Kansas Union

Watkins Community Mu-seum of History (p. 11)

1047 Massachusetts St. 785-841-4109 www.watkinsmuseum.org Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thurs: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Free admission. Guided tours arranged upon request.

Wakarusa Valley Heritage Museum (p. 11)

Bloomington Park, Clinton Lake 785-748-0800 or 785-748-9836

ARTS/ PERFORMING ARTS

Lawrence Arts Center (p. 19)

940 New Hampshire St. 785-843-2787 www.lawrenceartscenter.com Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and for special events

Lawrence Community Theatre (p. 19)

1501 New Hampshire St. 785-843-7469 www.theatrelawrence.com

Lied Center of Kansas (p. 19)

1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787 www.lied.ku.edu Doors open one hour prior to KU Music & Dance performances and two hours prior to Lied Center events.

Spencer Museum of Art (p. 19)

1301 Mississippi St. 785-864-4710 www.spencerart.ku.edu Galleries open: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun., noon–4 p.m. Parking available in garage north of Kansas Union

University of Kansas School of Music (p. 19)

http://music.ku.edu/music/

University Theatre (p. 19)

1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982 www.kutheatre.com Mon.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and one hour prior to performances

Public Art (p. 19)

www.lawrenceks.org/advisory_boards/lac/publicart/

HISTORICAL SITES

Hobbs Park Memorial (p. 11)

10th & Delaware St. www.lawrenceks.org/lprd/parks/mbhouse

Territorial Capitol/ Lane Museum (p. 11)

640 E Woodson Ave. Lecompton, KS (20 minutes northwest of Lawrence) 785-887-6148 or 785-887-6285 www.lecomptonkansas.com Wed.–Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun., 1 –5 p.m.

Constitution Hall (p. 11)

319 Elmore St. Lecompton, KS (20 minutes northwest of Lawrence) 785-887-6520 www.kshs.org/places/ constitution Wed.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m.

Black Jack Battlefield (p. 11)

www.blackjackbattlefield.org Battlefield lies approximately three miles east of Baldwin City along and south of Highway 56 785-883-2106

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RECREATION

Golf

Eagle Bend (p. 15)

1250 E 902 Rd. 785-748-0600 www.lawrenceks.org/lprd/eaglebend

Alvamar Golf & Country Club (p. 15)

1800 Crossgate Dr. 785-842-1907 www.alvamar.com/

The Orchards (p. 15)

3000 W 15th St. 785-843-7456

A list of other regional courses can be found at www.visitlawrence.com.

Parks

Lawrence Skate Park & Disc Golf (p. 15)

785-832-7920 600 Rockledge Rd., Centennial Park

Deerfield Park Skate Park (p. 15)

2901 Princeton Blvd.

Hiking & Biking (p. 15)

www.lawrenceks.org/ lprd/parks

Gymnastics

Lawrence Gymnastics Academy (p. 9)

4930 Legends Dr., 785-865-0856, www.lawrencegymnastics.com

Swimming

Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center (p. 15)

8th & Kentucky St. 785-832-7946 Mon.–Fri., 5:15 a.m.–7:45 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.–7:45 p.m. Sun., 1 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center (p. 15)

4706 Overland Dr., Free State High School 785-832-7946 Mon.–Fri., 5:15 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.–8:45 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.–5:45 p.m. The water slide, diving area and children’s areas are open Mon.–Sat., 1–8:30 p.m.; Sun., 1–5:30 p.m. year round.

South Park Wading Pool (p. 9)

1131 Massachusetts St. 785-832-7920 Open Mon.–Fri., 1:30–7 p.m.; Sat., 1–6 p.m. early-June through mid-August www.lawrenceks.org/lprd/aquatics/spwp

Birding

Baker Wetlands Research and Natural Area (p. 12)

31st St. & Haskell Ave. www.skyways.lib.ks.us/orgs/jayhawkaudubon

Prairie Park Nature Center (p. 13)

2730 Harper St. 785-832-7980 www.prairieparknaturecen-ter.com Open Tues.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun., 1–4 p.m.

Bowling

Jaybowl (p. 9)

Kansas Union Check website for hours 785-864-3545, www.unionprograms.ku.edu/jaybowl.shtml

Royal Crest Bowling Lanes (p. 9)

933 Iowa St., 785-842-1234, www.royalcrestbowl.com

Clinton Lake

Clinton Lake Information Center (p. 13)

872 N 1402 Rd. 785-843-7665

Clinton Lake Marina (p. 13)

1329 E. 800 Rd www.cintonlakemarina.com 785-749-3222

Clinton State Park (p. 13)

798 N 1415 Rd. 785-842-8562 www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks/ locations/clinton

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Parks (p. 13)

872 N 1402 Rd. 785-843-7665 www.nwk.usace.army.mil/clinton/clinton_home.htm

Lone Star Lake (p. 13)

665 E 665 Rd. 785-832-5293 www.douglas-county.com/dept/pw/pw_lonestar-lakepark.aspx

FARM

EXPERIENCE

Downtown Lawrence Farmers’ Market (p. 13)

www.lawrencefarmersmar-ket.com Sat., 7 a.m.–11 a.m.; 9th & New Hampsire St. Tues., 4 p.m.–6 p.m.; 10th & Vermont St Thurs., 4 p.m.–6 p.m.; 6th & Wakarusa

NIGHTLIFE

(p. 7)

For a list of venues, check out www.visitlawrence.com/dining

SHOPPING

(p. 17)

www.downtownlawrence.com

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Lawrence is home to more than 80 churches represent-ing a variety of faiths and denominations. For ad-ditional information, log on to www.visitlawrence.com/facilities/places-of-worship

TRANSPORTATION

Lawrence Municipal Airport

1930 Airport Rd. 785-842-0000 www.lawrenceks.org/airport

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

www.flykci.com

Amtrak Passenger Service

413 E 7th St. 800-872-7245

Greyhound

2447 W 6th St. 785-843-5622

The “T”

785-312-7063 www.lawrencetransit.org Route maps are available online and at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center, 402 N 2nd Street.

For additional information about planning your trip to Lawrence, go to visitlawrence.com.

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PERFORMING ARTS 24 world-class

performances!Aug. 2010 – April 2011

2010-11 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Bayanihan Philippine National Dance CompanyCULTURALLY RICH DANCE FRIDAY, OCT. 8 7:30 p.m.

Fiddler on the Roof A GLORIOUS MUSICAL THEATRE TRADITION

THURSDAY, OCT. 21 7:30 p.m.

William Inge’s Bus Stop MONTANA REPERTORY THEATRE

SATURDAY, FEB. 19 7:30 p.m.

An Evening with Garrison Keillor HOST OF A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 7:30 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Del McCoury Band TWO AMERICAN MUSICAL LEGACIES

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 7:30 p.m.


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Hampton Inn — 2300 West 6th, 66049 785-841-4994 / 800-HAMPTON 89 81 6 4 35 0

Holiday Inn Express & Suites — 3411 Iowa, 66046 785-749-7555 / 866-695-0459 78 78 18 4 50 70

Baymont Inn & Suites — 740 North Iowa, 66044 785-838-4242 / 877-BAYMONT 68 59 20 2 0 0

Eldridge Hotel — 7th & Massachusetts, 66044 785-749-5011 / 800-527-0909 48 48 48 3 160 150

Eldridge Extended 8 8 8 0 120 175

Howard Johnson — 2222 West 6th, 66049 785-842-7030 106 77 2 2 300 250

Best Western — 2309 Iowa, 66047 785-843-9100 / 800-235-7997 100 84 10 4 25 0

Quality Inn — 801 North Iowa, 66049 785-842-5100 / 800-4CHOICE 67 58 3 2 0 0

Super 8 — 515 McDonald Drive, 66044 785-842-5721 47 32 0 4 0 0

The Oread — 1200 Oread Ave., 66044 785-843-1200 101 101 12 6 590 660

SpringHill Suites by Marriott — 1 Riverfront Plaza, 66044 785-841-2700 / 888-287-9400 105 105 105 5 250 200

Rodeway Inn — 2525 West 6th, 66049 785-841-8410 60 42 0 2 15 0

Days Inn — 730 Iowa, 66044 785-841-6500 60 32 1 0 0 0

Virginia Inn — 2903 West 6th, 66049 785-843-6611 58 58 2 0 0 0

Motel 6 — 1130 North 3rd, 66044 785-749-4040 50 33 0 2 10 0

Jayhawk Motel — 1004 North 3rd, 66044 785-843-4131 20 2 0 0 0 0

The Lodge — 502 Ames, Baldwin City, 66006 785-594-3900 20 20 2 1 100 75

Halcyon House Bed & Breakfast — 1000 Ohio, 66044 785-841-0314 / 888-441-0314 9 9 5 0 0 0

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Holiday Inn Express

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Constant Park

South Park

Post Office

Library

Outdoor Aquatic Center

Halcyon HouseBed & Breakfast

Douglas Co Courthouse

Japanese Friendship

Garden

Watkins Museum

CVB & Chamber

City Hall

Lawrence Arts Center

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Lied Center Pioneer Cemetery KU Visitor Center Burge Union Hoglund Ball Park Allen Fieldhouse & Booth Family Hall of Athletics Murphy Hall Strong Hall Natural History Museum Kansas Union Spencer Museum of Art Adams Alumni Center Memorial Stadium Campanile Dole Institute of Politics Hall Center for the Humanities


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Marina




Visitor Information

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Visitor Information

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To I-70

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Short-term Parking (90 min-2 hours) Long-term Parking (up to 10 hours) P

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Easy Downtown Parking

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Indoor Aquatic Center

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E 80

0 Rd

AccommodationsHoliday Inn & Conv. Center200 McDonald Drive

Howard Johnson 6th St at Iowa

SpringHill Suites by Marriott6th St at New Hampshire

Best Western23rd St at Iowa

Hampton Inn2300 W 6th St

Holiday Inn Express & Suites3411 Iowa

Rodeway Inn2525 W 6th

Baymont Inn & Suites740 N Iowa

Quality Inn801 Iowa

Days Inn730 Iowa

Virginia Inn2903 W 6th

Motel 61130 N 3rd

Eldridge Hotel7th & Massachusetts

Super 8515 McDonald Dr

Jayhawk Motel1004 N 3rd

Halycon House Bed & Breakfast1000 Ohio

The Oread1200 Oread Ave

LegendShopping Districts

Parks

University

Buildings

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exit 202

exit 204


Clinton Lake

Perry Lake

Pamona Lake

Topeka

Olathe

Overland Park

Independence

Liberty

KCI AIRPORT

Leavenworth

Lee’s Summit

Eudora

Baldwin City

Ottawa

Spring Hill

Shawnee

Lenexa

Prairie Village

Lea- wood

Raytown

Gladstone

Bonner Springs

Tonganoxie

Oskaloosa

Valley Falls

Gardner Belton

Grandview

Scranton

D O U G L A S C O

J E F F E R S O N C O

L E A V E N W O R T H C O

W Y A N D O T T E C O

J O H N S O N C O

M I A M I C O F R A N K L I N C O

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S H A W N E E C O

J A C K S O N C O

C A S S C O

J A C K S O N C O

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C L A Y C O P L A T T E C O

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Wellsville

Kansas City

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Topeka Topeka

Olathe

Overland Park

De Soto

LAWRENCE MUNICIPAL

AIRPORT

FORBES FIELD TOPEKA AIRPORT


Kansas Speedwa

Worlds of Fun

Country Club Plaza

Kansas Speedway

Country Club Plaza

Baldwin City

Eudora

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Haskell Indian Nations Univ

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Lakeview

Lecompton

Grover

Big Springs

Stull

Black JackBattlefield

Hesper

Reno

Clinton

SERVICE AREA

To Overland Park and the southern

Kansas City Metro Area

To Downtown Kansas City

To Ottawa, Southbound I-35

To the southern side of Topeka

SE 45th St

To Downtown Topeka

To Bonner Springs

Vinland

To Northbound I-35

Clinton Pkwy

Visitor Information

Center

HISTORIC SANTA FE TRAIL

HISTORIC SITE OF THE OREGON TRAIL

Points of InterestTerritorial Capital-Lane

Museum, Lecompton

Constitution Hall, Lecompton

Wakarusa Valley Heritage Museum

Old Castle Museum, Baldwin City

Palmyra Post Office, Baldwin City

Kibbee Cabin, Baldwin City

Midland Railroad

Black Jack Battlefield

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Accommodations Circle S Ranch & Country Inn 3325 Circle S Lane, north of Dwtn Lawrence The Lodge 502 Ames, Baldwin City

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Northeast Kansas


E Massachusetts | Lawrence, KS www.eldridgehotel.com | (8)4-

1200 Oread Avenue | Lawrence, Kansas 66044 | 785-843-1200 | www.theoread.com

and a meticulous eye for detail. Come stay where history and hospitality converge, right in the heart of historic downtown Lawrence. Linger awhile. TEN restaurant and �e Jayhawker bar offer the finest menu and wine selection in town.

lawrence’s newest premiere hotelNight and day, a splendid spot awaits you. Positioned at the north end of the University of Kansas campus, The Oread includes everything to help you celebrate, dine and stay in casual elegance.

99 guest rooms • bookstore • terrace bars • nightclub • media room • bar rentals for private events • state-of-the-art fitness center • weddings and receptions

be sweet

T E E , just one block from �e Eldridge, offers luxuriously appointed extended stay rooms with kitchenettes, ample workspace, walk-in closets and onsite laundry. State-of-the-art conference rooms and our gracious Eldridge staff make the Extended the perfect place for business travelers or anyone with a long-term assignment.

Stay. Longer.

201 West 8th Street | Lawrence, KS www.eldridgehotel.com | (8)4-

2010-2011 Lawrence Visitor Guide

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