- TripBuzz found 73 things to do with kids in or near Lawrence, Kansas, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Olathe, Shawnee, Kansas City and Topeka.
- From Laugh Out Loud LOL Family Zone to Royal Crest Lanes, the Lawrence area offers 63 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
- Home of the largest university in Kansas, Lawrence is a fast growing community. Sports are big in Kansas with the University of Kansas Jayhawks offering NCAA Division I athletics. Other attractions in the area include numerous historic landmarks such as the Granada Theater and the Robert Miller House (associated with the Underground Railroad). The city further has top rated bars and nightclubs along with musical and comedic performing arts venues.
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Lebanese-style pitas stuffed with meat, veggies, and breakfast fixings and topped with sauces
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South Park is the oldest park in Lawrence, and was part of the original 1854 town site. The park offers several picnic areas, a butterfly garden, a playground, a wading pool, and the Theodore Roosevelt Fountain.
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Showing the latest blockbuster hits, South Wind 12 Theatres provides stadium-style seating for their customers. They offer both mobile and print-at-home tickets so that people don't have to buy tickets at the kiosk.
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Covering 26,000 square feet and honoring the university's coaches and athletes, Booth Family Hall of Athletics also has a retail store from which the visitor can buy souvenirs.
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Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
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2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS
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In honor of its namesake, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is dedicated as a non-partisan forum for discussion and leadership training for public service. Featuring memorabilia from Dole's years of public service as well as a theater and interactive exhibits.
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The Lawrence Visitor Center is a non-profit organization that provides information to visitors and residents of the town of Lawrence. The center offers information about the history of the town and upcoming community events.
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Wetlands, woodlands and prairie habitats make up the Prairie Park Nature Center. Walking trails provide a place for bird watchers and animal lovers to admire wildlife. Macy's Lake, part of the 100-acre preserve, is open for fishing.
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Tennessee and Indiana streets, Sixth and Eight streets, Lawrence, KS
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Annual picnics, garage sales, art sales any other events await the visitor of Old West Lawrence.
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Celebrating Kansas History, Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum offers a diverse collection of state memorabilia. Well-organized, some exhibits relate to the Underground Railroad and local abolitionists, while others touch on religion and baseball history.
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The Granada Theatre is a theater that has hosted musical performers including Yelawolf, Creature Carnival, and Jeff the Brotherhood. The theater is available to rent for birthday parties, fashion shows, and wedding receptions.
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The University Theatre at the University of Kansas is home to both a traditional and black box theatre. Performances are offered by the University's theatre department throughout the academic year, and the community comes together for a summer show.