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The University Theatre
KU Museum of Natural History
KU’s internationally renowned University Theatre offers a wide array of classical, musical, and contemporary productions in three major series- The University Theatre for Young People Series, plus the popular Kansas Summer Theatre. The University Theatre is housed in Murphy Hall. Visually stunning production and high-quality student performances are two of the hallmarks of KU theatre productions. Murphy Hall is located at the corner of 15th Street and Naismith Drive on the KU campus.
15th Street and Naismith Drive, University of Kansas Campus
Dyche Hall, University of Kansas Campus
This nationally recognized museum studies the life of the planet and seeks to discover, document, and share knowledge of the Earth’s biological diversity and natural environments. The museum contains a panorama of North American plants and animals that presents realistic scenes of wildlife from the arctic coasts to the tropical rain forests. Several dinosaur fossil exhibits are on display as well as millions of insects and other invertebrates and thousands of plants, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals and birds, both living and extinct. Contact: Cost:
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785-864-4540, www.nhm.ku.edu Recommended $5 donation for adults; $3 for children; free for museum members, KU students, faculty and staff, children 6 and under 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday; Noon-5pm, Sunday Closed New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving; Friday after Thanksgiving; December 24, 25, 31
1301 Mississippi Street, University of Kansas Campus
Eleven galleries showcase one of the most comprehensive university art collections in the United States. Collections include Rossetti, Homer, O’Keefe, Benton and Chihuly. 785-864-4710, www.spencerart.ku.edu Free (Donations accepted) 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday; Open until 9pm on Thursday; Noon-5pm, Sunday;
2350 Petefish Drive
Located in a striking 28,000 square-foot structure on KU’s West Campus, the Dole Institute opened in July 2003. The Institute houses exhibits tracing half a century of Kansas and American history. A 23-foot stained glass American flag forms the backdrop to displays including Dole’s World War II uniform, as well as other artifacts, videos and historic photographs. In addition, the building serves as a research center; Dole’s personal papers comprise the world’s largest congressional collection. Contact: Hours:
785-864-4900, www.doleinstitute.org 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday; Noon-5pm, Sunday Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
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Allen Fieldhouse, University of Kansas Campus
The Booth Family Hall of Athletics, located inside Allen Fieldhouse, features some of the great athletes who once played for the Jayhawks. From Danny Manning and Lynette Woodard in basketball, to Jim Ryun in track, the University has had many excellent athletes grace its campus. Memorabilia from past Jayhawk teams, players and coaches are on display.
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Campanile University of Kansas Campus
Music created in this 53-bell tower can be heard throughout the University of Kansas campus. Witness the operation of this giant instrument, housed in an inspiring monument, dedicated as a World War II memorial. You will have your own private concert. Contact: Cost: Time: Note:
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
785-864-3982, www.kutheatre.com
Booth Family Hall of Athletics
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Spencer Museum of Art
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785-864-3835 Free 30 minutes There are many steps to get to the top of the bell tower, but the music is just as sweet from the ground level.
Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire Street
The Lawrence Arts Center serves the community and region by providing an extensive calendar of exhibitions, performances and classes. Housed in spacious, new quarters, the Arts Center is the hub of arts activities in Lawrence. The new Arts Center has two galleries that feature exhibitions by area and nationally known artists. The 300-seat theatre and two dance studios are some of the Center’s most active areas and are home to the professional Prairie Wind Dancers.
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Classes and workshops, available to the public, are offered in fully equipped studios for drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography and printmaking. Contact: Cost: Hours:
785-843-2787 Varies with program 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday; 9am-3pm, Saturday
Watkins Community Museum of History This museum specializes in exhibits dealing with Lawrence history. One exhibit is “Early Settlement,” which displays the area history as an 1850s Free State fortress. The exhibit concludes with the tragic climax of Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence, August 21, 1863. Also displayed is “The Basketball Man: James Naismith,” the inventor of basketball and KU’s first coach. Ironically, Dr. Naismith is the only Jayhawks coach ever to have a career losing record.
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785-841-4109 Free 30-45 minutes 10am-6pm, Tuesday-Wednesday; 10am-9pm, Thursday;10am-5pm, Friday; 10am-4pm, Saturday First part of tour is upstairs.
This unique tour walks you through a variety of Architecture in Old West Lawrence. These homes were not built only to accommodate basic housing needs, but these homes were built to make statements of wealth and prestige. The houses include many different architectural styles that include Classical, Victorian, Modern, Colonial, Neoclassical, Gothic Revival and many more. Several of these houses survived Quantrill’s raid. This 126 home historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood was also recently a finalist in the “America’s Prettiest Painted Places” contest. Historic Trails of Douglas County, Kansas
Clinton Lake Museum Bloomington Park, Clinton Lake
Small museum that features two permanent exhibits, “The Underground Railroad in Douglas County” and “The First 20 Years,” highlighting the early history of Clinton Lake. Other temporary exhibits focus on local transportation, agriculture and veterinary medicine. Call to schedule a tour. Contact: Time:
Quantrill’s Raid: The Lawrence Massacre
This tour focuses on what some historians call the bloodiest single event of the Civil War. Retrace William Clark Quantrill’s fiery path through Lawrence as he and 400 pro-slavery guerrillas burned most of the “Free State Fortress” in 1863. Begin at Oak Hill Cemetery then visit sites and markers and see homes and buildings that survived the raid. House Styles of Old West Lawrence
1047 Massachusetts Street
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785-748-0800 1 hour
The Santa Fe and Oregon Trails were two of the most historic wagon trails that led west. Gold seekers, fur traders, explorers, settlers, and others frequented the trails until after the Civil War ended making room for the railroads. By the 1870s, the wagon trails had become obsolete only leaving history to follow. Take a driving tour and follow the Oregon Trail and/or the Santa Fe Trail through its path through Douglas County.
University of Kansas Campus Tour Tour one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. You will learn about the long, proud history of the University of Kansas. Contact: Cost: Time:
TOURS
The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau, 785-856-5285 Free Length of time can be flexible to accommodate group’s interests and time constraints. Please allow at least 45 minutes.
Berry Plastics Corporation
Self-Guided Tours
2330 Packer Road
Take yourself on one or all three of the following self guided tours or call the CVB to arrange a guided tour to meet your group’s needs. Brochures are available at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center.
Ever wonder how plastics are made? Find out first-hand as you tour this plant. Tours are given year-round. Call ahead to make arrangements with human resources. Should avoid wearing high heels or slick soled shoes.
The Lawrence CVB also offers iTours you can download yourself from our website to your MP3 Player, or rent one at the Visitor Information Center to take on your journey around the city.
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785-842-3000 Free 45 minutes 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday Maximum of 30 people per group.
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Pendleton’s Farm Tour
Midland Railway
1446 E. 1850 Road
High Street, Baldwin City
See how this local farming family grows their regionally famous asparagus and hydroponic tomatoes. Don’t miss Karen’s beautiful cut flower garden, which has been featured in Midwest Living magazine.
The Midland Railway operates excursion trains on a line originally constructed in 1867. Trains cover a 20-mile round trip from Baldwin City via Norwood to Ottawa Junction traveling through scenic eastern Kansas farmland and woods using vintage railway equipment. The railway is a completely volunteerstaffed, non-profit, common carrier railroad operated to preserve and display transportation history as an educational demonstration.
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Karen Pendleton, 785-843-1409 Varies, call for details Flexible The vegetable tours are available April through June. Flower tours are available all summer.
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Reuter Pipe Organ Factory 1220 Timberedge Road
Reuter is one of three main manufacturers of pipe organs in the United States and was established in 1917. See first-hand the entire process of making a pipe organ. Reuter has produced pipe organs for churches all over the U.S. and countries throughout the world. Contact: Cost: Hours: Time: Note:
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785-843-2622 Call for more details 8-11am, 1-2:30pm 1 hour This is a walking and standing tour. Must call ahead.
GOLF Alvamar Public Golf Course 785-842-1907 | 1800 Crossgate Drive www.alvamar.com
Free State Brewing Company 636 Massachusetts Street
This building on Sixth and Massachusetts streets in downtown Lawrence started out as a trolley car barn. It then became a bus station, before it became Lawrence’s first legal brewery in Kansas since Prohibition. Find out the secret brew for their popular beers. Contact: Cost: Time: Hours: Note:
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1-800-651-0388, www.midland-ry.org Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and summer holidays (with special runs in April, May and September) Call for departures. By reservation only.
785-843-3512, www.freestatebrewing.com Free 30-45 minutes Call for arrangements First part of tour is up stairs.
Waxman Candles
This beautiful 18-hole course is one of the top 100 public courses in the nation. The Kansas Open is held there annually because of its championship layout. It is a par72 course and is open year round. Greens Fees: Hours:
Call for current rates 8am-dark, weekdays; 6:30am-dark, weekends
Eagle Bend Golf Course 785-748-0600 | 1250 E. 902 Road
This new 18-hole golf course is located in southern Lawrence below the Clinton Lake Dam. It is a par-72 course with a golf learning center, featuring two practice holes, a driving range, putting and pitching greens.
609 Massachusetts Street
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Experience the fine art of candle making as Lawrence’s own “Waxman” shows you the ropes. Pick up one of the wonderfully scented candles to take home.
Lawrence Golf and Country Club
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785-843-8593 Free 40 minutes-1 hour Tours are available from August through December, 11am-3pm, Monday through Friday. Group size is typically10-30 people, larger groups can be accommodated with advanced notice. Reservations are required.
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Lawrence Country Club Pro Shop 785-843-2938 | 400 Country Club Terrace
This newly redesigned private course features 18 beautiful holes of challenging golf. Membership reciprocated with other area private clubs. Call for tee times and arrangements.
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Orchards Executive Golf Course
Clinton Lake
785-843-7456 | 3000 W. 15th Street
7,000 surface acres of water for boating, sailing, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and camping are available at Clinton Lake. It is located 3 miles southwest of Lawrence on Clinton Parkway. There are several different entities that handle different parts of the lake.
This 9-hole course contains five par-3 holes and four par-4 holes, making it a par-31 course. Open all year. Greens Fees: Hours:
Call for current rates 7am-dark
Clinton Lake State Park 785-842-8562 | 798 N. 1415 Road
BOWLING Jaybowl Recreation Center
Corps of Engineers 785-843-7665 | 872 N. 1402 Road
785-864-3545 | 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard Student Union, University of Kansas Campus
Located in the KU student union, this recreation center is open to everyone. It features 12 lanes of bowling, numerous video games, and billiards. Party packages and bowling supplies are also available.
Royal Crest Lanes
Clinton Lake Marina 785-749-3222 | PO Box 3427, Lawrence KS 66047 Hours: 7am-7pm City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation 785-832-7920
Lone Star Lake
785-842-1234 | 9th and Iowa Streets
Lawrence’s largest bowling center featuring 40 lanes. Also offers a full service bar, arcade, fresh food, and glow-in-the-dark putt-putt.
665 E. 665 Road
Lonestar Lake is the oldest man made lake in Kansas. This gorgeous lake is open to paddle boating, row boating, canoeing, fishing, cookouts, and picnicking. It is located 12 miles southwest of Lawrence.
WATER RECREATION Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center 785-832-7990 | 727 Kentucky Street Student Union, University of Kansas Campus
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Available to all groups, this state of the art mini-water park features two slides, a separate diving well, cement depth area from zero to two feet for sunbathing, fountains for children, sand area with jungle gym features, concession area, shade structures and more. Cost: Hours:
Call for details Varies with season, open 7 days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day
785-832-SWIM | 4706 Overland Drive
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Indoor Aquatic Center is a $9 million family aquatic center. The Indoor Aquatic Center’s pools hold 850,000-gallons of water and features a 10 lane, 50-meter competition pool with diving well and underwater classroom; a separate family pool with zero-depth entry, water slide and interactive children’s play features; meeting rooms; shower/ locker rooms and a concession area. Both pools are heated all year round. Locker rooms and all pools are fully accessible by both ramp entry and lift. Submersible wheelchairs are available.
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Learn the art of wine tasting with Dan Blomgren. He will introduce your group to a variety of wines and pass along a few hints on selecting and ordering that perfect wine. Sample the wines with crackers and cheeses picked especially to compliment the wines. Contact: Cost: Time:
Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center
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Wine Tasting
Dan Blomgren, 785-331-4242 Varies Varies
Karen Pendleton’s Dried Flower Workshops In addition to the Pendleton farm tour, Karen can give a slide show presentation and workshop to your group on how to dry your own flowers, what to grow, and show you how to arrange them. Contact: Cost: Time: Note:
Karen Pendleton, 785-843-1409 Varies, call for details Can be arranged to meet your group’s needs Available June through March
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Lawrence Farmers Market 800 Block of New Hampshire Street—Saturdays 11th and Vermont Streets—Tuesdays, Thursdays
Savor the sights, sounds, and smells at the oldest Farmer’s Market in Kansas. Pick up fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jams, baked goods, or fresh flowers for souvenirs.
Salon di Marco
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785-842-5232 | 4931 W. 6th Street, Suite 116
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Downtown Lawrence Association, 785-842-3883 Free 1 hour May-November: 4-6:30pm, Tuesdays May-August: 6:30-10:30am, Saturdays September-November:7:30-11:30am, Saturdays
785-843-0044 | 733 Massachusetts Street
Lada Salon & Spa Absolu Salon & Spa 785-856-1720 | 3727 W. 6th Street
Images Salon & Day Spa 785-843-2138 | 511 W. 9th Street
Lawrence Arts Center
Bello Salon and Day Spa
785-843-2787 | 940 New Hampshire Street
The Lawrence Arts Center serves the community and region by providing an extensive calendar of exhibitions, performances and classes. Housed in spacious, new quarters, the Arts Center is the hub of arts activities in Lawrence.The new Arts Center has two galleries that feature exhibitions by area and nationally known artists. The 300-seat theatre and two dance studios are some of the Center’s most active areas and are home to the professional Prairie Wind Dancers and the Seem-ToBe Players Children’s Theatre Company. Classes and workshops, available to the public, are offered in fully equipped studios for drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography and printmaking. Cost: Hours:
785-841-4488 | 1420 Kasold Drive
Varies with program 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday; 9am-3pm, Saturday
Lawrence Community Theatre 785-843-7469 | 1501 New Hampshire Street
For more than 30 years, the Lawrence Community Theatre has entertained tens of thousands of spectators with its local productions. The theatre hosts workshops, classes, speakers, a script library and a troupe of entertainers is available for special performances at meetings and conventions. Group rates available for 15 or more. Cost:
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TRANSPORTATION
CHARTERED BUS COMPANIES Lawrence Bus Company 785-842-0544 837 Pennsylvania Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
AIR Lawrence Municipal Airport Equipped for corporate jets with two lighted runways (5,000’ and 3,900’) and an instrument-landing system. Charter service is available.
Crossroad Tours 913-829-6644 1320 W. 149th, Olathe, KS 66061
785-842-0000
Kincaid Coach Lines
Kansas City International Airport (KCI)
913-441-6200 9207 Woodend Road, Edwardsville, KS 66111
Forty-five miles northeast of Lawrence, KCI is served by most national airlines carriers. Airport limousine and shuttle service is available between Lawrence and KCI.
Arrow Stage Lines 816-453-8272, 800-243-7476 3801 N. Skiles, Kansas City, MO 64161
Heartland Motor Coach Inc.
AIRPORT SHUTTLES KCI Roadrunner Express
785-312-7800
Laidlaw Transit Inc.
800-826-8294, kcir@KCIRoadrunner.com Drop-off and pick up at Lawrence Holiday Inn & Convention Center
1548 E. 23rd Street 785-841-3594
KG Jefferson Charters & Tours AUTO RENTAL Hertz Rent-A-Car
2447 W. 6th Street 785-843-5622
785-842-6297
RAIL Amtrak Passenger Service
Enterprise Car Rental 785-842-8040, 785-842-2160
800-872-7245 413 E. 7th Street at Santa Fe Rail Station
Ford Rental System 785-843-3500
TAXI Lawrence Taxi Service
BUS Greyhound Bus Co.
785-842-8802
785-843-5622, 800-231-2222 2447 W. 6th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
Heartland Transportation 785-842-8294, 888-467-3729 301 Maple, Suites B-C, Lawrence, KS 66044
Lawrence Transit System 785-312-7054
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INVOCATIONS Lawrence Free Methodist Church Clinton Parkway Assembly of God 785-843-7189
785-842-2343
Lawrence Heights Christian Church 785-842-1729
St. Lawrence Catholic Center 785-843- 0357
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church 785-865-5777
First Baptist Church (ABC) 785-843-0020
First Southern Baptist Church 785-843-1818
COLOR GUARD/ FLAG CEREMONIES
St. John of the Evangelist Church Capuchin Franciscans
Army ROTC
785-843-0109
University of Kansas
First Christian Church
785-864-1109
785-843-0520
Navy ROTC
Southside Church of Christ
University of Kansas
785-843-0770
785-864-3161 | 115 Military Science Building
Trinity Episcopal 785-843-6166
DIGNITARIES AND SPECIAL WELCOMES
Trinity Lutheran, ELCA 785-843-4150
First Presbyterian Church 785-843-4150
Mayoral Welcome
United Church of Christ– Plymouth Congregational Church
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785-843-3220
Central United Methodist Church 785-843-7066
First United Methodist Church 785-841-7500
Christ Covenant Church 785-842-5797
Immanuel Lutheran Church & University Student Center–LCMS 785-843-0620
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