Things to Do in Lawrence, KS

  • Our list of the best things to do in Lawrence, Kansas, features the top 86 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Lawrence, KS has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Lawrence, KS , followed by 59 popular activities in nearby cities, including Olathe, Kansas City, Shawnee, Topeka, Bonner Springs, Lenexa and Leavenworth
  • Our list of the best things to do in Lawrence, Kansas, features the top 86 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Lawrence, KS has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Lawrence, KS , followed by 59 popular activities in nearby cities, including Olathe, Kansas City, Shawnee, Topeka, Bonner Springs, Lenexa and Leavenworth
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Bowling alley hosts weekend cosmic bowling and boasts spacious event room with bar & plenty of seating
0.4 Miles
95% 346 votes
Shopping Districts Lawrence, KS MoreLess Info
Massachusetts Street is called the heart of the city because it passes through the business district, following some of the busiest shops, restaurants and bars in the area.
1.5 Miles
96% 69 votes
Specialty Museums 1651 Naismith Drive, Lawrence, KS MoreLess Info
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.
1.0 Miles
90% 80 votes
Natural History Museums Dyche Hall, Lawrence, KS MoreLess Info
With fossils from 85 million years ago, a live insect collection, and several other collections, the Museum of Natural History may worth the while for both adults and children, presenting to them the life of the planet.
1.0 Miles
90% 52 votes
Art Museum 1301 Mississippi Street, Lawrence, KS MoreLess Info
Artworks from all around the world and from different domains can be observed at the Spencer Museum of Art. It has almost 10,000 works on paper and about 17,700 digital images in its collection.
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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.
0.1 Miles
83% 23 votes
Music Venue 737 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044 MoreLess Info
The Bottleneck is a music venue that has been host to a number of famous bands in the past, including Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, and Living Colour. The venue offers a large beer menu for its patrons at the shows.
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93% 94 votes
Movie Theaters 644 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS MoreLess Info
Opened in 1912 as an Opera House and Restored in 1986 to its former glory, Liberty Hall shows the latest movie productions, while also being the stage for different other shows and festivals.
7.0 Miles
84% 49 votes
National & State Parks 798 N. 1415 Road, Lawrence, KS 66049 MoreLess Info
Located along Clinton Lake, Clinton State Park provides boat launch areas and can be used for fishing and swimming. The park features campsites, cabins, hiking and biking trails, picnic facilities, a playground and volleyball, archery and disc golf areas.
0.3 Miles
92% 12 votes
Art Gallery 825 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1958, the Phoenix Gallery is an art gallery showcasing artwork by artists from around the world. The gallery features rotating art exhibits, with a new exhibit on display every month.
0.5 Miles
83% 35 votes
Visitor Centers 402 North 2nd Street, Lawrence, KS MoreLess Info
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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