Lawrence Area Attractions

Booth Family Hall of Athletics
This is a 26,000 square foot museum adjacent to Allen Fieldhouse. The museum is open year round to allow fans to experience the history and tradition of Kansas Athletics.

Dole Institute of Politics
2350 Petefish Drive • Lawrence, KS 66045 • 785-864-4900
This is a 28,000 square foot institute located on the western side of KU's campus which has exhibits tracing half a century of Kansas and American History. There is a 23 foot stained glass American flag that is a backdrop to displays including Dole's World War II uniform, other artifacts, videos, and historic photographs.

Downtown Lawrence
The National Trust for Historic Preservation ranked Lawrence among its "dozen most distinctive destinations" noted as one of the most unique communities in America. Massachusetts street better known as Mass Street includes blocks of antiques, shops, boutiques, quirky coffee shops, sidewalk cafés, street musicians, and a local jazz house.

KU Natural History Museum
1345 Jayhawk Blvd. • Lawrence, KS 66045 • 785.864.4540
The museum has been around since 1866 and is recognized for public exhibits and collections as well as research and graduate education. There are permanent exhibits of fossils of dinosaurs, mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds, and much more.

Restaurants

Teller's
746 Massachusetts • Lawrence, KS • 785.843.4111
Teller's is located in a historic bank in downtown Lawrence. It serves quality wines, steaks, pasta, and seafood. The full bar is open late.

Pachamama's
800 New Hampshire • Lawrence, KS • 785.841.0990
Pachamama's is on the cutting edge of culinary arts. Come and savor the seasonal menus of exceptional quality paired with simplicity. Don't forget about Friday night wine tasting in the Star Bar.

Music Scene

Bottleneck
737 New Hampshire • Lawrence, KS
The Bottleneck hosts live music that draws an audience as diverse as the band. The Bottleneck hosts bands from rock, blues, punk to acoustic folk-they are usually young bands on the verge of making it big time. Alums include Jewel, Widespread Panic, Everclear, The Foo Fighters and more.

The Granada
1020 Massachusetts • Lawrence, KS
This is a nightclub that has weekly theme nights featuring area DJ's that draw area students. The concerts are live independent or big name favorites. You also have the option of relaxing in the Aqua Lounge with a martini.

Liberty Hall
642 Massachusetts • Lawrence, KS
This is both a movie theatre and a concert hall. It is a favorite of touring bands and soloists. Joan Baez, the Talking Heads, David Byrne and many more famous artists have played here.

The Jazzhaus
926 ½ Massachusetts • Lawrence, KS
Will it be jazz, rock, funk or blues? The Jazzhaus has been providing live music to Lawrence since 1982!

Golf

Alvamar Public Golf Course
1800 Crossgate Dr. • Lawrence, KS • 785.842.1907
This is an 18-hole course that features 7,092 yards of golf in a par 72 layout.

Eagle Bend Golf Course
1250 E. 902 Rd. • Lawrence, KS • 877.861.4653
This is an 18-hole course that features 6,812 yards of golf in a par 72 layout.

Alvamar Orchards
3000 Bob Billings Pkwy. • Lawrence, KS • 785.843.7456
This is a 9-hole course that features 1,775 yards of golf in a par 31 layout.

Transportation

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
785.842.2160
800.736.8222

Hertz Rent-A-Car
785.842.8040
800.736.8222

Taxicabs

Lawrence Taxi Service
785.842.8802

Midwest Transportation Service
785.842.8294

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