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08The 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.

10All In The FamilyReconnect in Lawrence with an abundance of family activities that are sure to make memories.

12History In The MakingLawrence’s fiery history has shaped the community of today and is retold an interpreted throughout the city.

14Back To NatureLawrence’s rolling hills, lake and river present a variety of outdoor options for enthusiasts of every age.

16College Town At HeartSchool spirit abounds here and Lawrence’s student population brings a youthfulness and vibrancy to town that’s palpable.

17Good SportsWhether you want to watch or play the game, Lawrence has you covered.

18Girls’ Day OutWe all need a getaway once in a while. Bring your friends to Lawrence and recharge with great shopping, dining, accommodations and nightlife.

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LAWRENCEVisitor Information Center

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

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Lawrence has an intangible vibe that reso-nates through art, which literally abounds from the street corners. World-class theatre, live music, galleries, murals, street perform-ers, outdoor sculpture and fine museums co-exist in this funky little town that author John Villani ranks in the top 15 of The 100 Best Small Towns in America. It’s little wonder why.


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 bringing 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 Com-munity Theatre guests enjoy live com-munity 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 re-gional 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, hous-es an extensive collection of work that rivals the most renowned museums in the country. The Spencer’s extensive

collection spans the history of Europe-an 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 impos-sible to miss. As you stroll down-town 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 through-out 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 down-town galleries host Friday Gallery Walks on select Friday evenings when owners 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 tal-ent. 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 mat-ter what you love, you're guaran-teed 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. For a list of venues, check out visitlawrence.com/visitor/entertainment.

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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 memories are just waiting to be

made so hit the road. What are you waiting for?


Are We There Yet? You’ve Arrived.

Uniquely inviting, yet cosmo-politan for its size, Lawrence entices with an array of

cultural, educational and entertain-ment 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 gi-ant 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. Visit-ing in the fall or winter? The Law-rence Indoor Aquatic Center boasts all those same amenities with full locker rooms in an always comfort-able 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, journey to Massachusetts Street and experience an authentic, vibrant downtown. One-of-a-kind shopping, dining and entertainment await. Kids love Yummy’s, a make-your-own-sundae frozen yogurt joint adjacent to South Park. Stroll Mass. St. from 6th to 11th and browse toy stores, art gal-leries 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 of-fers 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!

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Lawrence’s spirit of perseverance and unwav-ering 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 finan-cier, 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 encoun-ters. 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 Immortal-ity,” is inspired 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 interpret the shared history of the region. For more information, check out www.freedomsfrontier.org.

For self-guided tours of Quantrill’s Raid, Historic Cemeteries, Historic Oregon & Santa Fe Trails, Old East Lawrence, Old West Lawrence and the


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 com-memorated 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 His-tory 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 Underground Railroad in Douglas County and highlight-ing the early history of Clinton Lake.

Down the road, Lecompton offers visitors another perspective on the re-gion’s history. Lecompton’s population swelled in the 1800s as settlers, politi-cians and land speculators dubbed it the “Wall Street of the West.” But as the town grew, so did the territo-rial conflict. Lecompton is home to state historic site, Constitu-tion Hall. Significant events in territorial Kansas’ economic and political history occurred there and in 1855, Lecompton was designated the permanent and only official capital of

the Kansas Territory. In 1857, delegates to the Lecomp-ton 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 Ter-ritorial Capitol/Lane Museum. It is operated by The Lecompton Historical Society and is listed on the Na-tional 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 na-

tion’s enduring struggle for freedom and these and other sites inter-

pret that larger story. For additional information

visit us online at freedomsfrontier.org.


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 board-walk, 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 waterfall created by it makes the river below free of ice. Between No-vember 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 notable species in the Baker Wetlands and the area, go to skyways.lib.ks.us/orgs/jayhawkaudubon.

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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 convenience store with fishing sup-plies. 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 wind-surfers/personal watercraft, swimming beach, playgrounds and picnic shelter areas. Modern facilities 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’ Information 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 shop-ping for a shawl woven from their fleece or sample local wines in tasting rooms adjacent to the vines. Each sea-son 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 entertain-ment and educational opportunities. For more details, go to www.visitlaw-rence.com/visitor/farm_experience.

The Downtown Lawrence Farm-ers’ 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!


University of KansasFounded in 1866, you’ll see the University of Kansas’ crimson-tiled rooftops from miles away. The cam-pus, 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 cam-pus’ 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 Spen-cer 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 Campanile, 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.

The University’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 university. Haskell students come from 35 states repre-

senting 150 tribal nations and villages. The campus is a national landmark and sites of interest include the Ameri-can Indian Athletic Hall of Fame, the Medicine Wheel Totem Pole and the Medicine Wheel Earth Work. The Haskell Cultural Center serves as a visitor center and features exhibits from the university’s archival and artifact col-lections. A gallery features student and Native American work.

Baker UniversityIn Baldwin City, Baker University resides as the oldest university in Kansas. Founded in 1858 by Method-ist ministers, it offers the Old Castle Museum as well as Kibbee Cabin and historic Palmyra Post Office, repro-ductions 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 reconstructed on this campus in 1995.

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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, includ-ing markers for beginning golfers. Located just east of the Clinton Dam, amenities 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 executive 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. Available 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 Kan-sas 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, diving 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 Fieldhouse, 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 Sta-dium, the first college campus stadium west of the Mississippi, and basketball in historic Allen Fieldhouse, but don’t forget there are competitive teams fielded throughout the year in 10 other sports as well. Be adventurous!

Lawrence has more than 50 main-tained park areas – with shelters, play-ground equipment and picnic areas. Check out lawrenceks.org/city_maps for details. A Skate Park, at Centen-nial 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.

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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.


With 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 accom-modations but for a special reunion weekend, consider a bed & break-fast, like the Halcyon House, located adjacent to campus and downtown, or relive your college days by stay-ing downtown at the Eldridge Hotel or SpringHill Suites by Marriott. In early-2010 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 provid-ing 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, cloth-ing, jewelry 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 Law-rence 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 park-ing 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, dis-count 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. Check out www.vis-

itlawrence.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 appetiz-ers, 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 eat-ing 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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fering an eclectic assortment of shops, galleries, eateries and historic architecture.

FACES of DOWNTOWN

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


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

AU MARCHÉAu Marché is a European grocery and gift store that began as a dream while co-owner Lora Wiley was studying in France. Inspired by a French shop selling American goodies like Dr. Pepper & Oreos, Lora decided that one day she would open a store specializing in everyday European treats. Visit Au Marché for French cheeses, German meats, Belgian chocolates, Swedish lingonberries and Dutch stroopwafels! Au Marché also carries a wide array of European soaps and bath products.

931 Massachusetts Street / 785-865-0876www.aumarche.com


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

Applebee’s 312-9856 3900 W 6th St.

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.

Johnny's 843-0704 721 Wakarusa St.

Jefferson’s Restaurant 832-2000 743 Massachusetts St.

Jo Shmo’s 856-5667 724 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.

Zig & Mac’s 856-0606 1540 Wakarusa Dr.

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.

Vermont Street BBQ 856-4227 728 Massachusetts St.

CASUAL DINING & SANDWICH SHOPSIngredient 832-0100 945 Massachusetts St.

Jason’s Deli 842-5600 3140 Iowa St.

Jersey Mike’s Subs 843-7827 1601 W 23rd St.

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

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich 838-3737 1447 W 23rd St.

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich 331-2222 601 S Kasold Dr.

Local Burger 856-7827 714 Vermont St.

Panera Bread 331-2700 520 W 23rd St.

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

Southern Cuisine 331-2500 1008 Massachusetts St.

The Pita Pit 856-2500 1011 Massachusetts St.

Quiznos Sub 865-0021 2540 Iowa St.

Quiznos Sub 312-9990 4821 W 6th St.

Schlotzky’s Deli 843-7002 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 Restaurant & Star Bar 841-0990 800 New Hampshire St.

Stone Creek 830-8500 3801 W 6th 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.

Kokoro Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi 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 842-8862 1730 W 23rd St.

Yokohama Sushi Japanese Restaurant 856-8862 811 New Hampshire St.

Wa Sushi 843-1990 740 Massachusetts St.

Zen Zero 832-0001 811 Massachusetts St.

RESTAURANT guide


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

Cielito Lindo 832-1545 815 New Hampshire St.

El Matador Café 841-3837 446 Locust St.

El Mezcal 331-2703 804 Iowa St.

El Mezcal 832-8775 1819 W 23rd St.

El Mezcal 832-2200 1520 Wakarusa 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.

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

Genovese 842-0300 941 Massachusetts St.

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.

Domino’s Pizza 841-8002 832 Iowa St.

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

Godfather’s Pizza 331-3333 721 Wakarusa Dr.

Gumby’s Pizza 841-5000 1445 W 23rd St.

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

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

Pizza Hut 843-3516 600 W 23rd St.

Pizza Hut 843-2211 4651 W 6th St.

Pizza Hut 843-7044 934 Massachusetts St.

Pizza Shuttle 842-1212 1601 W 23rd 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.

WheatFields Bakery Café 841-5553 904 Vermont St.

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

Z’s Divine Espresso 842-7651 1800 E 23rd St.

ICE CREAM, DESSERT & BAKERIESBen & 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.

Sheridan's Frozen Custard 331-4426 2030 W 23rd St.

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

Yummy’s Over the Top Frozen Yogurt 838-3600 1119 Massachusetts St.



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.

Ernie Cummings, Graduate Gemologist GIA


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

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

DIANE’S ARTISAN GALLERY4 East 7th St. • Downtown Lawrence 785-856-1155 • www.dianesartisangallery.com

An American fine craft gallery carrying the work of over 40 local and national artists working in jewelry, art glass, ceramics, wood and fiber. Gallery owner/weaver, Diane Horning, also uses the space as her weaving studio where she produces handwoven wearables.

18K Gold & Silver "Columbine" earrings by Jayne Redman

Great Place. Great Plays.

785/864-3982 www.kutheatre.com

SIGNS OF LIFEBOOKS & ART | TRUTH & BEAUTY 722 Massachusetts St. • Downtown Lawrence 785-830-8030 • www.SignsofLifeGallery.com

Signs of Life is a bookstore, art gallery, and espresso bar all rolled into a big wonderful place whose purpose is to be a blessing to the community.

CALENDAR of

EVENTS

ONGOING

April – Mid-NovemberSaturday Farmer’s Market 7 - 11 a.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Parking lot between 8th & 9th streets on New Hampshire St. 785-331-4445, www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com

May-OctoberTuesday Farmer’s Market4 - 6 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Parking lot between 10th & 11th streets on Vermont St. 785-331-4445, www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com

May-October Thursday Farmer’s Market4 - 6 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Parking lot between 10th & 11th streets on Vermont St. 785-331-4445, www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com

AUGUST

August 7 - 2114th Annual Civil War on the Western Frontier785-865-4499, www.visitlawrence.com

August 15 - December 20 Big Shots: Andy Warhol, Celebrity Culture, and the 1980sSpencer Museum of Art ∙ 1301 Mississippi St. 785-864-4710, www.spencerart.ku.edu

August 20Professor Farquar’s Great American Medicine Show7 p.m. Lawrence Public Library ∙ 707 Vermont St. [email protected]

August 21Amanda Shaw - Annual Free Outdoor Concert & Arts Festival

6 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

August 21Annual Downtown

Lawrence Busker FestDowntown Lawrence

Massachusetts St. 785-842-3883 www.downtownlawrence.com

August 2229th Annual Kansas State

Fiddling and Picking ChampionshipsNoon South Park ∙ 12th & Massachusetts St.

785-841-7817

SEPTEMBER

September 5Football - KU v. Northern ColoradoKansas University Memorial Stadium 1101 Mississippi St. 785-864-3141, www.kuathletics.com

September 5 – November 29The Graphic ImperativeSpencer Museum of Art ∙ 1301 Mississippi St. 785-864-4710, www.spencerart.ku.edu

September 12University Theatre - Pastiche7:30 p.m. Crafton-Preyer Theatre Murphy Hall 1530 Naismith Drive 785-864-3982, [email protected]

September 12 - 13Annual Haskell Indian Art MarketSat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Haskell Indian Nations University 25th & Massachusetts St. www.haskell.edu

September 1330th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts FestivalSouth Park ∙ 1141 Massachusetts St. 785-832-7940

September 19Football - KU v. DukeKansas University Memorial Stadium 1101 Mississippi St. 785-864-3141, www.kuathletics.com

September 26 - 27KU Theatre for Young People - The Thirteen Clocks10:30 a.m. 9/26; 2:30 p.m. 9/27 Inge Theatre Murphy Hall ∙ 1530 Naismith Drive 785-864-3982


September 26Football - KU v. Southern MississippiKansas University Memorial Stadium 1101 Mississippi St. 785-864-3141, www.kuathletics.com

September 27Festival of CulturesNoon - 5 p.m. South Park ∙ 11th & Massachusetts [email protected]

OCTOBER

October 1 - 11 Lawrence Public Library Fall Book SaleLawrence Public Library ∙ 707 Vermont St. 785-843-3833

October 38th Annual Nordic Heritage Festival1 - 8:30 p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds ∙ 2120 Harper 785-843-7535 or [email protected]

October 3 - 4 Annual Kaw Valley Farm TourFarms throughout the Kaw River Valley 785-843-7058

October 3Darwin the Dinosaur1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, www.lied.ku.edu

October 4Glenn Miller Orchestra3 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, www.lied.ku.edu

October 437th Annual Antique Car ShowDouglas County Fairgrounds ∙ 21st & Harper 785-842-1664

October 8 - 13University Theatre - Macbeth7:30 p.m. except for 2:30 p.m. matinee (October 11) Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, [email protected]

October 9Orquestra de Sao Paulo with percus-sionist Dame Evelyn Glennie7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

October 10 - 113rd Annual Little Green FestivalSouth Park ∙ 11th and Massachusetts St. [email protected]

October 10Football - KU v. Iowa StateKansas University Memorial Stadium 1101 Mississippi St. 785-864-3141, www.kuathletics.com

October 10 - 1115th Annual Lawrence ArtWalk Saturday, 10a.m.-6p.m.; Sunday, Noon-6p.m. 785-865-4254, [email protected]

October 174th Annual Downtown Lawrence Fall Bazaar9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Massachusetts St. 785-842-3883, [email protected]

October 23 - 24Antique Show & Sale10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds ∙ 2120 Harper 785-843-6219

October 23Trey McIntyre Project7:30 p.m. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

October 23Downtown Gallery Walk7 - 9 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Massachusetts St. & Vicinity 785-856-1155

October 24Football - KU v. OklahomaKansas University Memorial Stadium 1101 Mississippi St. 785-864-3141, www.kuathletics.com

October 243rd Annual Downtown Lawrence Fall Bazaar9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Massachusetts St. 785-842-3883, [email protected]

October 28Cypress String Quartet7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

October 31Downtown Lawrence Halloween Trick-or-Treat5 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Massachusetts St.

NOVEMBER

November 7Liz Lerman Dance Exchange – Ferocious Beauty: Genome7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

November 11Tap Dogs7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]


November 13University Theatre - The Glass Menagerie 7:30 p.m. except for 2:30 p.m. matinee on 11/15 Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, [email protected]

November 14Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

November 14Football - KU v. Nebraska Kansas University Memorial Stadium ∙ 1101 Mississippi St., www.kuathletics.com

November 15Annual Holiday Bazaar10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Community Bldg. ∙ 11th & Vermont St. 785-832-7920

November 22KU Choirs & Symphony Orchestra Orations3 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

November 27Annual Downtown Lighting Cer-emony & Santa’s Arrival5:30 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ 9th & Massachusetts St. 785-842-3883

November 28Bizarre Bazaar10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lawrence Arts Center ∙ 940 New Hampshire St. 785-843-2787

November 28Van Go’s 10th Annual Holiday Art Show7 - 10 p.m. Van Go Mobile Arts ∙ 715 New Jersey 785-842-3797

November 30 - December 3Annual Festival of Trees10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Liberty Hall ∙ 642 Massachusetts St. 785-843-2085

DECEMBER

December 4Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds ∙ 21st & Harper St. 785-843-7058

December 4 - 9 University Theatre - Distracted 7:30 p.m. except for 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. on 12/5 and 2:30 p.m. on 12/6 Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall ∙ 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, [email protected]

December 5Downtown Lawrence Old Fashioned Christmas Parade11 a.m. Historic Downtown Lawrence Massachusetts St. 785-838-9400

December 5 -6, 12-13, 19-20Festival of Nativities2 - 4 p.m. Centenary United Methodist Church 245 N 4th St. 785-843-1756


December 5 - 8 Annual Gingerbread House ViewingEldridge Hotel ∙ 701 Massachusetts St. 785-841-6854

December 5Holiday Art Fair10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lawrence Arts Center ∙ 940 New Hampshire St. 785-979-7039

December 685th Annual Holiday Vespers2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr 785-864-2787, [email protected]

December 65th Annual Holiday Homes Tour1 - 6 p.m. 785-841-5760

December 108th Annual KU Jazz Vespers7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr [email protected]

December 11 - 13, 18 - 20A Kansas NutcrackerLawrence Arts Center ∙ 940 New Hampshire St. 785-843-2787, www.lawrenceartscenter.com

December 12Straight No Chaser 7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

December 13Annual Children’s Holiday Shop9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lawrence Arts Center ∙ 940 New Hampshire St. 785-979-7039

December 23Downtown Lawrence Farmers’ Market 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall ∙ 2206 E 23rd St. 785-331-4445

JANUARY

January 22Downtown Gallery Walk7 - 9 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Massachusetts St. & Vicinity 785-856-1155

January 24Annual Eagle Day9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free State High School ∙ 4700 Overland Dr. 785-843-7665

January 24Sasha Cooke2 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

January 28Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

FEBRUARY

February 1The Drowsy Chaperone7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

February 4 - 13University Theatre - KU Confidential7:30 p.m. except for 2:30 p.m. on 2/7 Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall ∙ 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, [email protected]

February 5Have a Heart – Annual Van Go Art Show & Sale5 - 7 p.m. Van Go Mobile Arts ∙ 715 New Jersey 785-842-3797


February 5Pilobolus Dance Theatre7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

February 6Souper Bowl Saturday11 a.m. Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. 785-843-2787

February 1613th Annual Van Cliburn Gold Medalist7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

February 25 -26Annual Antique Show & Sale10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds ∙ 2120 Harper St. 785-843-6219

February 26 - March 6University Theatre - Arms and the Man7:30 p.m. except for 2:30 p.m. matinee on 2/28 Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall


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1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, [email protected]

February 26The Aluminum Show7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

MARCH

March 6 - May 9Machine in a VoidSpencer Museum of Art ∙ 1301 Mississippi St. 785-864-4710, www.spencerart.ku.edu

March 7The Albers Trio2 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

March 10Shidara7:30 p.m. Lied Center of Kansas ∙ 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

March 17Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade1 p.m. Downtown Lawrence Begins at 11th & Massachusetts St. 785-749-6677

March 24Avenue Q7:30 p.m.Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. 785-864-2787, [email protected]

March 25 - April 2 University Theatre - Undergraduate Student Theatre Projects7:30 p.m. ; 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. on 3/27 and 2:30 p.m. on 3/28 Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall ∙ 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, [email protected]

APRIL

April 10Lawrence Annual Art AuctionLawrence Arts Center ∙ 940 New Hampshire St. 785-843-2787

April 15 - 1782nd Annual Kansas RelaysMemorial Stadium ∙ 11th & Maine St. 785-864-3141, www.kuathletics.com

April 18Lynn Electric Kansas MarathonSouth Park ∙ 12th and Massachusetts St. 785-331-7869

April 23 - May 1University Theatre - Anything Goes7:30 p.m. except for 2:30 p.m. matinee on 4/25 Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall ∙ 1530 Naismith Dr. 785-864-3982, [email protected]

April 23Downtown Gallery Walk7 - 9 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Massachusetts St. & Vicinity 785-856-1155

April 30 - May 2 Jayhawk Basketball Invitational913-390-8191

1. Walk to the bench at the Clinton Lake Overlook. From there you’ll feel as though you can see forever.

2. Crunch through the leaves in Marvin Grove on KU’s campus and look for the “shoe trail” on the southwest side of Potter’s Lake.

3. Go Geo-caching! Lawrence is a hotbed of caches and many are located right at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center.

4. April 15 is not only tax day, but it also typically marks the beginning of asparagus season. Pick-your-own at Pendleton’s Country Market.

5. Forecast calling for a big snow? Head to Campanile Hill for the best sledding around.

6. Check out the Patrick Dough-tery “Stickwork” sculpture at 14th & Jayhawk Blvd. on the KU Campus. Bring a blanket and pic-nic inside. You’ll feel like you’re in a bird’s nest!

6BEST OUTDOORADVENTURES


MAY

May 1- 247th Annual Auto Swap Meet10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds ∙ 21st & Harper St. 785-842-1664

May 2 49th Annual Art in the Park10 a.m. - 5 p.m. South Park ∙ 12th & Massachusetts St. 785-979-7039

May 7 - 8Haskell Indian Nations Commencement & Native American Pow-WowHaskell Indian Nations University 23rd & Barker 785-749-8404, www.haskell.edu

May 152010 Art Tougeau ParadeNoon Begins at Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. 785-843-2787


WA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

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.

740 Massachusetts / 785-843-1990

May 16 2010 University of Kansas Commencement2:30 p.m. Memorial Stadium ∙ 11th & Maine St. 785-864-7103

JUNE

June 4 – 6 & 11 - 13Day Out with Thomas the TrainFri. & Sun: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Midland Railway ∙ 1515 W. High St. 866-468-7630

June 10Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival9th & New Hampshire St. 8 p.m. 785-842-3883, www.visitlawrence.com

June 133rd Annual Ironman 70.3 KansasClinton Lake State Park ∙ 798 N 1415 Rd. [email protected]

June 17Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival8 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883

June 25 – 26 St. John’s Mexican Fiesta 6 - 11:30 p.m. St. John’s Catholic Church 1234 Kentucky St. 785-843-0109

June 25 -26 Annual Historic Lecompton Territorial Days Lecompton, KS 785-887-6617

JULY

July 8Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival8 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883

July 8 - 10 Salute! Festival of Wine & Food785-840-1604

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July 15Annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk SaleDawn to Dusk Downtown Lawrence ∙ Massachusetts St 785-842-3883, www.downtownlawrence.com

July 22Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival8 p.m. Downtown Lawrence 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883, www.downtownlawrence.com

July 23Van Go’s 2010 Benchmark Unveiling5 - 7 p.m. Van Go Mobile Arts ∙ 715 New Jersey 785-842-3797

July 23Downtown Gallery Walk7 - 9 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ Massachusetts St. & Vicinity 785-856-1155

July 31 - August 7Douglas County Free FairDouglas County Fairground ∙ 21st and Harper 785-843-7058

AUGUST

August 7 - 21 2010 Civil War on the Western FrontierThroughout Lawrence 785-865-4499, www.visitlawrence.com

August 122010 Annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival8 p.m. Downtown Lawrence ∙ 9th & New Hampshire St. 785-842-3883


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71. The first streets in Lawrence were named after the thirteen original states of the Union, starting 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. In 2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Lawrence one of its Dozen Desir-able Destinations, 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 inven-tor of the game of basketball, coached at the University of Kan-sas and is buried in Lawrence’s Memorial Park Cemetery.

FUN FACTS ABOUTLAWRENCE


TRAVELPlanner

VISITOR INFO

Lawrence Visitor Information Center (p. 6)

402 N 2nd Street across the Kansas 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. 17)

1651 Naismith Dr. (inside Allen Fieldhouse) 785-864-5583 Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics (p. 13)

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. 11)

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., 8 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. 8 a.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. 11)

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

Watkins Community Museum of History (p. 13)

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. 13)

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

ARTS/ PERFORMING ARTS

Lawrence Arts Center (p. 9)

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

Lawrence Community Theatre (p. 9)

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

Lied Center of Kansas (p. 9)

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


Spencer Museum of Art (p. 9)

1301 Mississippi St. 785-864-4710 www.spencerart.ku.edu Galleries open: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun., noon–5 p.m. Parking available in ga-rage north of Kansas Union

University of Kansas School of Music (p. 9)

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

University Theatre (p. 9)

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. 9)

www.lawrenceartscommis-sion.org/percentforArt/

HISTORICAL SITES

Hobbs Park Memorial (p. 13)

10th & Delaware St. 785-749-7394 www.hobbsparkmemorial.org

Territorial Capitol/ Lane Museum (p. 13)

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. 13)

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

Black Jack Battlefield (p. 13)

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

RECREATION

Golf

Eagle Bend (p. 17)

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

Alvamar Golf & Country Club (p. 17)

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

The Orchards (p. 17)

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. 17)

9th & Iowa St., Centennial Park

Deerfield Park Skate Park (p. 17)

2901 Princeton Blvd.

Hiking & Biking (p. 17)

www.lawrenceks.org/ lprd/parks

Gymnastics

Lawrence Gymnastics Academy (p. 11)

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


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SHIDARAJAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING

MARCH 10 – 7:30 p.m.

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91. Watch for trains at the Visitor Information Center. More than 100 freight trains still pass by each day and you’re so close you’ll feel them rumble the earth before they even arrive. 2. Attend a Wednesday Night Summer Band Concert in South Park or a Thursday Noon Brown Bag Concert at 9th & Massachusetts during the summer. 3. Be at the Sandbar in Downtown Lawrence at 10 p.m. most nights and experience 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 de-partment 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 carving intricate candles every day. 9. Take a trip in the way back machine and visit Ernst Hardware in Downtown Lawrence. This hardware store is floor-to-ceiling stuff you never knew you needed until you saw it.

Swimming

Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center (p. 17)

8th & Kentucky St. 785-832-SWIM Open from 1–8:45 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day

Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center (p. 17)

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. 11)

1141 Massachusetts St. 785-832-7920 Open Mon.–Fri., 1:30–7

p.m.; Sat., 1–6 p.m. early-June through mid-August

Birding

Baker Wetlands Re-search and Natural Area (p. 14)

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

Prairie Park Nature Center (p. 15)

2730 Harper St. 785-832-7980 www.lprd.org/ppnc.shtml Open Tues.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun., 1–4 p.m.

Bowling

Jaybowl (p. 11)

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

Royal Crest Bowling Lanes (p. 11)

933 Iowa St., 785-843-1234, www.royalcrestbowl.com

Clinton Lake

Clinton Lake Information Center (p. 15)

872 N 1402 Rd. 785-843-7665

Clinton Lake Marina (p. 15)

785-749-3222

Clinton State Park (p. 15)

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. 15)

872 N 1402 Rd. 785-843-7665

www.nwk.usace.army.mil/clinton/clinton_home.htm

Lone Star Lake (p. 15)

665 E 665 Rd. 785-832-5295 www.douglas-county.com/dept/pw/pw_lonestar-lakepark.aspx

FARM EXPERIENCE

Downtown Lawrence Farmers’ Market (p. 15)

Saturday 7–11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 4–6 p.m. 1000 block of Vermont St.

NIGHTLIFE

(p. 18)

For a list of venues, check out vislawrence.com/visi-tor/entertainment.

SHOPPING

(p. 18)

www.downtownlawrence.com

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Lawrence is home to more than 80 churches repre-senting a variety of faiths and denominations. For additional information, log on to lawrenceks.areacon-nect.com/churches.htm.

TRANSPORTATION

Lawrence Municipal Airport

1930 Airport Rd. 785-842-0000

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

www.flykci.com

Amtrak Passenger Service

413 E 7th St. 800-872-7245

Greyhound

2447 W 6th St. 800-231-2222

The “T”

785-312-7054 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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Holiday Inn & Conv. Center — 200 McDonald Drive, 66044 785-841-7077 / 800-HOLIDAY 192 184 1 7 1100 900

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 55 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

EconoLodge — 2222 West 6th, 66049 785-842-7030 / 877-424-6423 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 50 3 2 25 10

America’s Best Value — 515 McDonald Drive, 66044 785-842-5721 47 32 0 4 0 0

The Oread — 1200 Oread Ave., 66044 785-843-1200 100 100 13 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 / 877-424-6423 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 30 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 1 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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LAWRENCE MUNICIPAL

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Kansas Speedway

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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

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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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Three Sisters Inn Bed & Breakfast The Lodge

Summer/Fall Events TBA

Baldwin Community Arts Council Art Walks

Farmers’ Market

Theatre Productions

Midland Railway Summer Excursions

BAKER UNIVERSITY Visit the first University in Kansas. Founded in 1858 Baker University is committed to assuring student learning, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.

The Clarice L. Osborne Memorial, constructed in 1864, was moved in 1995 from Sproxton, England, to the Baldwin City campus. The chapel is open most days and evenings. For information, call 785.594.4537.

The Quayle Bible Collection is one of the top exhibits in Kansas and has received national media coverage. The collection is located in Collins Library. For information, call 785.594.8393.

Three buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Case Hall, Parmenter Hall and the Old Castle Museum. Old Castle, the first university building in Kansas, houses fine collections of pioneer artifacts. For information, call 785.594.8393.

For upcoming Baker events, visit us online at:

www.bakerU.edu/calendars

Home to Baker University and the Maple Leaf Festival

Hospitality Awaits at Our Charming Accommodations

BALDWIN CITY EVENTSFor a complete schedule visit: www.baldwincitychamber.com

2009Oct. 3: Blues and BBQ

Oct. 17-18: Maple Leaf Festival

Nov. 28: Holiday Light Parade

Dec. 6: Candlelight Vespers, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church

Seasonal Train Rides www.midland-ry.org

2010Feb. 7: Chocolate Auction

April 3: Easter Egg Hunt

May/June: Day Out with Thomas

May 29: John Brown’s Battle of Black Jack 154th Anniversary

June 5: Citywide Garage Sale

June 19: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Oct. 2: Blues and BBQ

Oct. 16-17: Maple Leaf Festival

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L A W R E N C E ’ S P R E M I E R E H O T E L

Opening Ear ly 2010Adjacent to the KU Campus

impressive, not imposing.

exceptional, not excessive.

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.E

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.

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2009-2010 Lawrence Visitor Guide

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