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Holiday Inn & Convention Center 785-841-7077 | 200 McDonald Dr. www.holidayinn.com/lawrenceks Just minutes away from Kansas University and area sports complexes, the Holiday Inn - Hotel & Convention Center offers 192 non-smoking, comfortable guest rooms with coffee makers and satellite TV. Room service options and a business center are available, as well as an abundance of other amenities including free parking and guest laundry facilities that will enhance your stay. The hotel offers two dining areas, the Heartlands Restaurant for breakfast and Paddy O’Quigley’s Pub and Grill for dinner and drinks. Recreational choices for the entire family include a heated indoor pool, 24hr fitness center, Jacuzzi, miniature golf and game room. There is more than 14,000 square feet of 12 exceptional meeting/banquet facility choices that can host anything from a small business meeting to a large conference or even an elaborate social affair. Sleeping Rooms • Total Rooms: 192 • Non-smoking: 192 • Suites: 1 • Handicap-accessible: 8 Amenities • Indoor Pool • Lounge • Pets Permitted (fees apply) • Restaurant • Wireless Internet Meeting Rooms (maximum capacity by seating type) Classroom Regency Ballroom Regency A, B, C or D Regency DI, DII or DIII Brazilian Ballroom Brazilian A, B, C or D Holidome Board Rooms Pre-Convene Area
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Howard Johnson 785-842-7030 | 222 W. 6th Street www.hojo.com 110 clean, comfortable, spacious rooms, 51% non-smoking, 2 suites, satellite with premium movie channels and remote control, and in-room amenities including 14 pool-side rooms directly connected to a newly renovated outdoor pool area. The Fiddle Leaf Cafe features fresh smoked meats, daily blue-plate specials and a great Sunday brunch. Relax with a cocktail and live entertainment at Duffy’s Lounge. Six meeting rooms including ballroom with dance floor are available to accommodate groups of 10-300. Audio-visual centers are included in most rooms. Full catering and bar capabilities are available on and off property, “from black tie to BBQ” – call to arrange your custom menu. Sleeping Rooms • Total Rooms: • Non-smoking: • Suites: • Handicap-accessible:
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Amenities • Outdoor Pool • Lounge • Restaurant • Pets Permitted Meeting Rooms (maximum capacity by seating type) Classroom Kansas/Jayhawk Rooms Jayhawk Room Kansas Room Haskell Room Oread Room Chancellors Room Board Room
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott 785-841-2700 | 1 Riverfront Plaza www.marriott.com/lwcks SpringHill Suites, located on the banks of the Kansas River, offers an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool/spa, exercise room, complimentary breakfast buffet, and Ricetta Artisan Chocolates located in the lobby. A full-service business center is located in the lobby, which includes “The Market” for snacks and forgotten items, open 24 hours a day. Suite amenities include high-speed internet access, well-lit desk with a 2-line phone and voice mail, pullout sofa, in-room microwave, mini refrigerator and coffee service. Meeting facilities accommodate 300, including a board room for 10. All meeting rooms include high-technology A/V systems with high-speed internet access. Catering is available. Sleeping Rooms • Total Rooms: 105 • Non-smoking: 105 • Suites: 105 • Handicap-accessible: 5 Amenities • Indoor Pool/Jacuzzi • Complimentary Breakfast
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Best Western 785-843-9100 | 2309 Iowa Street www.bestwestern.com The Best Western of Lawrence is the perfect place for business or family fun. There is a lobby business center for our corporate travelers, equipped with a computer and printer. Enjoy our beautiful indoor pool and whirlpool. We offer elegantly appointed guest rooms for your comfort, including king leisure, double/double, queen, large family-size rooms with a two-person whirlpool. In addition, we provide a deluxe continental breakfast buffet each morning. Golf packages are available. Sleeping Rooms • Total Rooms: 101 • Non-smoking: 72 • Suites: 13 • Handicap-accessible: 4 Amenities • Indoor Pool • Complimentary Breakfast • Pets Permitted Meeting Rooms (maximum capacity by seating type) Theater Naismith Ballroom Naismith A
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The Oread 785-843-1200 | 1200 Oread Avenue www.theoread.com The Oread is a unique and complete center for lodging, hospitality, business and social leisure activities in the region -- all at the north gate of The University of Kansas; The Oread contains two large banquet rooms perfect for weddings, large business and social gatherings, a business center with meeting and breakout rooms, and a theater with state-of-the-art audio/video equipment. Guest rooms and suites feature granite bathrooms, individually controlled air, 50” flat screen televisions, laptop docking stations and complimentary Wi-Fi. Among The Oread’s lifestyle amenities are a fitness center, bars on six levels, including upper-level outdoor terrace bars and observation decks with wide-spanning views. And, convenient underground valet parking for easy access. Sleeping Rooms • Total Rooms: • Non-smoking: • Suites: • Handicap-accessible:
*The Oread, The Eldridge, and The Eldridge Extended comprise The Olivia Collection. The Olivia Collection is a locally owned management company for the three properties, offering the finest in Lawrence hospitality.
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Hampton Inn 785-841-4994 | 2300 W. 6th Street www.hamptoninn.com The Hampton Inn, which is only two miles from Kansas University, offers a FREE hot breakfast, FREE highspeed internet, FREE local calls and FREE weekday newspapers. Each room offers a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and free HBO. The hotel also has an indoor pool, exercise room and whirlpool. Sleeping Rooms • Total Rooms: • Non-smoking: • Suites: • Handicap-accessible:
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 785-749-7555 | 3411 Iowa Street www.zmchotels.com The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a relatively new facility, offers hair dryers, coffee makers, two-line telephones with data ports and voice mail in every room. It also has a deluxe FREE hot breakfast bar, indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room, meeting rooms, game room and business center. Also located next to a movie theatre and many restaurants. Sleeping Rooms • Total Rooms: • Non-smoking: • Suites: • Handicap-accessible:
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Amenities • Indoor Pool • Complimentary Breakfast Meeting Rooms (maximum capacity by seating type) Classroom Meeting Room A . . . . . . . . 80 Meeting Room B . . . . . . . . 80 Meeting Room C . . . . . . . . 20
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Quality Inn 785-842-5100 | 801 Iowa Street www.qualityinnlawrence.com Quality Inn has a great location which is just south of Interstate 70 and just off of Highway 59. Offers FREE wireless Internet access, a complimentary breakfast, and FREE newspaper. Quality Inn also features a heated outdoor pool and meeting/banquet facilities. Sleeping Rooms • Total Rooms: • Non-smoking: • Suites: • Handicap-accessible:
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Comfort Inn & Suites 785-330-7241 | 151 McDonald Drive http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-lawrence-kansas-KS178 The Comfort Inn & Suites® hotel in Lawrence, KS is conveniently located off of Interstate 70, offering easy access to the University of Kansas. Guests of the hotel will enjoy spending time at the indoor heated pool, which is accessible year-round. The exercise room is a great place to work out and the sauna offers relaxation afterward. Business travelers will appreciate the on-site business center, offering a meeting room and copy and fax services.
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Econo Lodge 785-841-8410 | 2525 W. 6th St. www.econolodge.com Ideally located on Route 40, the Econo Lodge® hotel provides easy access to several local points of interest. Popular attractions like the University of Kansas, Haskell Indian Nations University, Dole Institute of Politics museum and education facility, Liberty Hall convention center and the Lawrence Arts Center performing arts theater are all just minutes away from this Lawrence, KS hotel. Sleeping Rooms • Total Rooms: • Non-smoking: • Suites: • Handicap-accessible:
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The Eldridge Hotel* 785-749-5011 | 800-527-0909 701 Massachusetts Street www.eldridgehotel.com For our out-of-town guests who wish to take in the hotel’s historic grandeur, The Eldridge Hotel offers 48 spectacular, beautifully renovated suites. In addition to the fabulous entertainment and personal touches, the hotel’s lavish accommodations provide the comfort of an elegant private residence. Mix and mingle in the TEN Restaurant and Jayhawker Bar. Lawrence’s vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment are only steps outside the front door. The hotel also offers five banquet rooms for private meetings or social events and full catering capabilites. Audio/visual equipment is available upon request. Sleeping Rooms • Total Suites: • Non-smoking: • Handicap-accessible:
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*The Oread, The Eldridge, and The Eldridge Extended comprise The Olivia Collection. The Olivia Collection is a locally owned management company for the three properties, offering the finest in Lawrence hospitality.
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The Eldridge Extended* 785-749-5011 | 800-527-0909 201 W. 8th Street www.eldridgehotel.com Located just one block away from the Eldridge, the Extended offers all the amenities of the Eldridge with the convenience of home. Eight extended stay suites and ample meeting space is the perfect place for longterm business travelers or conferences. Each room offers a comfortable setting complete with a kitchenette, onsite laundry services and Eldridge staff. Banquet services and full service meals are available. Modern audio/visual equipment is available upon request.
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*The Oread, The Eldridge, and The Eldridge Extended comprise The Olivia Collection. The Olivia Collection is a locally owned management company for the three properties, offering the finest in Lawrence hospitality.
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Abe & Jake’s Landing 785-841-5855 | 8 E. 6th Street www.abejakes.com
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This former barbwire factory, built in 1892, was renovated and reopened in 2000 as Abe & Jake’s Landing. Located in beautiful downtown Lawrence overlooking the Kansas River, the Landing includes an art gallery, coffee shop and old-fashioned soda fountain. The main area includes a stage, dance floor, full bar, small pond and fountain. Abe & Jake’s Landing makes for a truly memorable experience. Catering welcome. Meeting Rooms • Henley Room: 60 people • Mid-Level Mezzanine: 50 people • Stage/Dance Floor
Alvamar Country Club
785-842-0004 | 1809 Crossgate Drive www.alvamar.com Offering a variety of spacious meeting rooms, Alvamar Country Club is located on beautiful Alvamar Golf Course. Alvamar features 18 holes of private golf and 18 holes of public golf with driving range. The course has been ranked as one of America’s top 100 public courses. Meeting Rooms • Bar and Grill: 80 people • Dining Room: 300 people • Jayhawk Room: 40 people • Mezzanine Room: 60 people • Sunflower Room: 30 people
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American Legion
785-842-3415 | 3408 W. 6th Street www.legion.org Food services provided. No outside food allowed. Full-service bar opens to small meeting room, dining room and lounge, or can be set up in the Assembly Hall. Meeting Rooms • Assembly Hall (available Tue-Fri): 250 people • Dining Room: 80 people • Lounge: 80 people • Small Meeting Room: 40 people
Camelot II
785-331-2227 | 1117 Massachusetts Street Located in beautiful downtown Lawrence, Camelot II is an ideal location for all types of functions. It features a beautiful hardwood dance floor, elegant chandeliers and a pressed metal ceiling. Catering service available or outside catering welcome. A/V equipment and a big screen TV are provided. Meeting Rooms • Dance Floor: 314 people
The Carnegie Building
785-832-7920 | 200 West 9th Street www.lawrenceks.org/lrpd The Carnegie building was constructed in 1904 and served as the Lawrence public library until 1972. The Lawrence Arts Center inhabited the building until 2002. Facilities • Heritage Room: 125 - 200 depending on seating type • East Gallery Room: 45-65 depending on seating type • Conference Room: 45
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Castle Tea Room
785-843-1151 | 1307 Massachusetts Street www.castletearoom.com
The Castle Tea Room has reopened as a special events venue after extensive restoration & enhancement; updated with exquisite interiors, a new patio complete with exterior restrooms and a catering kitchen. Depending on set-up events held inside can accommodate up to 150 people; the patio can accommodate between 150-250 and can be covered with a canopy. Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Various Parties, Dinners, Meetings, Conferences, etc. can all be accommodated. For more information: castleks@gmail.com.
Dole Institute of Politics
785-864-1418 | 2350 Petefish Drive www.doleinstitute.org The Dole Institute, established at KU in 1997 to honor the former Senate majority leader and 1996 Republican presidential nominee, is designed to encourage student participation and citizen involvement in public service. The Institute houses Dole’s papers, the world’s largest collection associated with a congressional leader. The Dole Institute’s interactive exhibits trace the career of Senator Dole and Kansas’ colorful past. No wedding receptions. Facilities • Hansen Hall: 350 people • Simons Seminar Room: 120 people • Rhodes Conference: 16 people
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Douglas County Fairgrounds 785-749-1737 | 2110 Harper Street
Reservations may be made up to one year in advance. All parties must comply with Douglas County Fairground rules and regulations. The Douglas County Fairgrounds are closed on all holidays. Kitchen facilities are available in two buildings. Monday-Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Facilities • Buildings 1 and 2 (L-shape connecting buildings): 180 people each or 360 people total • Building 21 (10,000 sq. ft.): 500 people • Open Pavilions/Pole Barns (six individual buildings under a steel roof with open ends) • Rodeo Arena (outdoor): 2,000 people
The Eagles Lodge
785-843-9690 | 1803 W. 6th Street Outside catering is welcome. Meeting Rooms • Ballroom: 334 people • West Room: 300 people • Basement: 234 people
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Free State Brewing Co.
785-843-4555 | 636 Massachusetts Street www.freestatebrewing.com The Free State Brewing Co. opened in 1989 as the first legal brewery in Kansas in more than 100 years. Located in a renovated inter-urban trolley station in historic downtown Lawrence, Free State offers fresh menu specials daily created by top chefs along with their award-winning beers. Meeting Rooms • Beer Hall (non-private, non-smoking, available Sunday evening through Thursday afternoon): 20 people (upstairs); 50 people (downstairs) • Board Room (private): 20 people
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America 785-841-2240 | 1421 Research Park Drive www.gcsaa.org
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is the professional association for the men and women who manage and maintain the game’s most valuable resource – the golf course. The GCSAA National Headquarters offers a tiered-seat auditorium and multi-purpose room, complete with A/V equipment and big-screen TV. No wedding receptions. Meeting Rooms • Auditorium (tiered): 75 people • Multi-purpose Room: 40 people
The Granada
785-842-1390| 1020 Massachusetts Street www.thegranada.com Built in the 1930’s as a movie theater, the Granada is now a multipurpose venue located in Historic Downtown Lawrence. The Granada is available to host a variety of events such as concerts, conferences, wedding receptions and bridal shows.
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KU Alumni Association 785-864-4760 | 1266 Oread Ave. www.kualumni.org
The Adams Alumni Center, located on the beautiful KU campus, is an ideal spot for meetings, lectures, dinners, weddings and receptions. Depending on the configuration and event, the Center can hold up to 250 people. All rooms include wireless Internet access, and audiovisual support equipment is available. Please note, only Jayhawk Society ($100-150) and life members ($1,000-1,500) of the Alumni Association may rent the facility for non-University related functions. Membership to the Association is open to all, and a KU degree is not required to join. Please inquire with Bryan Greve about joining or updating your membership.
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Lawrence Arts Center
785-843-2787 | 940 New Hampshire Street www.lawrenceartscenter.com The Lawrence Arts Center invites visitors to share in a community’s creative expression. The Center, designed and built for arts programs, offers dramatic, functional spaces for exhibitions, performances and artseducation. The three-story, 40,000-square-foot center features a sweeping glass and steel facade, large public lobby, performance theater, art studios, classrooms and galleries. Meeting Rooms • Theatre (tiered): 300 people • Main Lobby • Lower Lobby
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Lawrence Community Theatre
785-743-7469 | 1501 New Hampshire Street community.lawrence.com/CommunityTheatre/ Tiered theatre seating available for training sessions and meetings with additional space downstairs, including bar. Meeting Rooms • Meeting Room (downstairs): 75 people • Theatre (tiered): 159 people
Lawrence Parks & Recreation Community Building
785-832-7920 | 115 W. 11th Street www.lprd.org A variety of meeting spaces, classrooms, gymnasiums and outside sporting venues may be reserved. Facility is often used for family reunions, wedding receptions and birthday parties. Meeting Rooms • Meeting Room: 350 people www.visitlawrence.com
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Lawrence Parks & Recreation East Lawrence Recreation Center 785-832-7950 | 1245 E. 15th Street www.lprd.org Half-price for not-for-profit groups. Meeting Rooms • Classroom ($28/hr.): 125 people max. • Gym ($30/hr.) • Multi-purpose Room ($24/hr.): 50 people max. • Small Conference Room ($8/hr.)
Lawrence Parks & Recreation Holcom Park Recreation Center 785-832-7940 | 2700 W. 27th Street www.lprd.org
Meeting Rooms • Multi-purpose Room ($36/hr., half-price for not-for-profit groups): 75 people max.
Lawrence Public Library
785-843-3833 | 707 Vermont Street www.lawrence.lib.ks.us The Lawrence Public Library has two meeting rooms, the first holding up to 35 people and the second up to 98, and includes a video screen and small kitchen. For non-profit organizations or clubs only. No charge. Available by reservation through circulation desk. Meeting Rooms • Auditorium: 98 people • Gallery: 35 people
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Lawrence Visitor Information Center
785-832-7920 | 402 N. 2nd Street www.visitlawrence.com The former Union Pacific Depot is home to the Lawrence Visitor Information Center. The center distributes information to visitors about Lawrence attractions, accommodations and special events. Tables and chairs are available. Meeting Rooms • Multi-Purpose Room: 70 people
Liberty Hall
785-749-1972 | 642 Massachusetts Street www.libertyhall.net A renovated opera house located in the heart of historic downtown Lawrence. Available for private events and concerts of all sizes. The theater includes a movie screen, 35mm projector, large stage and lighting. No sound system. Venue is often used for wedding receptions and reunions. Meeting Rooms • Dance Studio (non-ADA): 50 people • Theater (balcony): 400 people (fixed seating) • Theater (main floor): 200 people (tables and chairs)
Lied Center of Kansas
785-864-3469 | University of Kansas http://lied.ku.edu The Lied Center is a 2,020-seat performing arts center that brings the world’s most exciting performing arts events to the Lawrence community. In addition the Lied Center has space available for a variety of meeting and workshop functions. Meeting Rooms • Dance Rehearsal Studio: 110 people • Upper Lobby/“Seymour Gallery”: 150 people www.visitlawrence.com
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The Lodge
785-594-3900 | 502 Ames, Baldwin City www.baldwincitylodge.com Located 15 miles southeast of Lawrence, the Lodge offers spacious rooms, mini golf, elk farm tours and a wildlife exhibit in the lobby. It also offers meeting/ banquet facilities and a lounge area. Meeting Rooms • Meeting Room: 90 people / 75 for sit-down meal
Maceli’s
785-331-2096 | 1031 New Hampshire Street www.macelis.com
Located in historic downtown Lawrence, Maceli’s offers a private dining room for groups of 40 and a 6,000-sq.foot party room for full-service meals that accommodates up to 400. There is also a staffed coat check and lounge area.
National Guard Armory 785-842-7133 | 200 S. Iowa
Meeting Rooms • Conference Room/Exhibit Space (6,000 sq. ft.): 300
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Pachamama’s
785-841-0990 | 800 New Hampshire Street www.pachamamas.com Located in historic Downtown Lawrence, Pachamama’s is an urban escape nationally known for its innovative haute cuisine. With recently completed rental space, Pachamama’s can host your next event with elegance and class while serving gourmet cousine from a Zagatrated fine dining restaurant. Meeting Rooms • Alton Ballroom: up to 200 guests for a seated event; a beautiful, completely unique space, with a polished wood dance floor, rustic brick walls, warm lighting and a natural stone bar. Offers full audio/visual capabilities. • The Blue Room: up to 50 guests for a seated event; a modern and unique space also with rustic brick walls, warm lighting, and plush seating. Offers full audio/ visual capabilities.
Signs of Life
785-830-8030 | 722 Massachusetts Street www.signsoflifegallery.com Located in the heart of downtown Lawrence, Signs of Life offers two unique gallery spaces as well as a small conference room. The South Gallery can accommodate up to 60 guests seated, while the North Gallery can host a group of 100 comfortably seated. Rental rates and other details available upon request.
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Spooner Hall/The Commons 785-864-2343 | 1340 Jayhawk Boulevard www.thecommons.ku.edu
Located on the main floor of Spooner Hall, the great hall and apse can accommodate a wide range of events. The facility can seat up to 200 for a lecture, or 100 for a formal dinner or performance.
Stony Point Hall
785-594-2225 | www.stonypointhall.com 1514 N 600 Road, Baldwin City, KS Stony Point Hall, located on a 150 year old farm South of Lawrence, offers an old dairy barn, cottage garden and wide open grass areas for your group event. Up to 400 guests can be accommodated in the temperature controlled, updated barn.
Taylor Barn
785-842-3392 | 1827 East 1150 Road www.HistoricTaylorBarn.com Built in 1879, this historically significant and country romantic venue can accommodate events from barn weddings, outdoor receptions, family reunions, corporate events & picnics, to swimming in the stock tank by moon light. Taylor Barn accommodates up to 100 guests and events can spill on to the lawn of the beautiful farm house, which will accommodate 200 plus. Easily accessible from I-70. 10 minutes from downtown Lawrence and Kansas University campus.
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University of Kansas Kansas and Burge Unions
785-864-4651 | University of Kansas www.jayhawks.com/union
The University of Kansas offers multiple facilities to accommodate meetings, conferences or special functions ranging from international conferences and wedding receptions to meetings and banquets. A variety of seating arrangements, full catering, audio-visual services, public address systems and Internet connections are available. Requests are handled through the Administrative Office located in the Kansas Union. Reservations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. Requests are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, and room assignments are made according to the size and function of the event.
Kansas Union Meeting Rooms 1. Alcove A: 14 people 2. Alcove B: 12 people 3. Alcove C: 12 people 4. Alcove D: 20 people 5. Alcove F: 14 people 6. Alcove G: 14 people 7. Alderson: 189 people 8. Atrium: 100 people 9. Ballroom: 1,100 people 10. Parlors: 1,100 people 11. Parlor/Jayhawk: 1,100 people 12. Big 12: 275 people
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13. Centennial: 125 people 14. Curry: 12 people 15. English: 75 people 16. Governor’s: 14 people 17. Hawk’s Nest: 100 people 18. International: 30 people 19. Jayhawk: 175 people 20. Kansas: 250 people 21. Malott: 125 people 22. Oread: 20 people 23. Parlors (A/B/C): 140 people 24. Parlor A: 25 people 25. Parlor B: 40 people 26. Parlor C: 75 people
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27. Pine: 75 people 28. Regionalist: 20 people 29. Walnut: 40 people 30. Wheat: 10 people 31. Woodruff: 516 people Burge Union Meeting Rooms 1. Daisy Hill: 75 people 2. Frontier: 300 people 3. Pioneer: 175 people 4. Rock Chalk: 20 people 5. Sunflower: 175 people
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Van-Go Mobile Arts, Inc. 785-842-3797 | 715 New Jersey www.van-go.org
This arts-based social service agency provides year-round after-school and summer job-training programs to high needs and under-served youth. Having recently completed a two year renovation they now have rental space for meetings of all sizes. Meeting Rooms • Warehouse (2700 sq. ft.): 270+ cocktail reception; 200+ seated • Gallery (1700 sq. ft.): 170+ cockail receiption; 120+ seated • Meeting Room: 20 at oval table • Computer Lab 12 IMAC computer stations • Catering Kitchen
VFW Hall
785-843-2078 | 138 Alabama Street
Meeting Rooms • Ballroom: 144 people
Watkins Community Museum 785-841-4109 | 1047 Massachusetts
Meeting Rooms • Community Room; tables and chairs provided
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KU Museum of Natural History 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
Spencer Museum of Art
1301 Mississippi St. 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. Contact: Cost: Hours:
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.
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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. Contact:
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Booth Family Hall of Athletics
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. Contact: Cost:
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Campanile
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15th Street and Naismith Drive, 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.
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
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The University Theatre
University of Kansas Campus
785-864-4710, www.spencerart.ku.edu Free (Donations accepted) 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday; Open until 9pm on Thursday; Noon-5pm, Sunday;
Contact: 785-864-4900, www.doleinstitute.org
9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday; Noon-5pm, Sunday Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
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
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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. 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
1047 Massachusetts Street
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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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. 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 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.
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:
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House Styles of Old West Lawrence
Watkins Community Museum of History
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785-748-0800 1 hour
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:
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.
TOURS
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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.
Berry Plastics Corporation
Self-Guided Tours
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
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Ever wonder how plastics are made? Find out firsthand as you tour this plant. Tours are given yearround. Call ahead to make arrangements with human resources. Should avoid wearing high heels or slick soled shoes.
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Cost: Free Time: 40 minutes-1 hour Notes: 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.
785-842-3000 Free 45 minutes 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday Maximum of 30 people per group.
Pendleton’s Farm Tour 1446 E. 1850 Road
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. Contact: Cost: Time: Note:
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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.
Midland Railway High Street, Baldwin City
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. Contact: Hours:
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:
785-843-2622 Call for more details 8-11am, 1-2:30pm 1 hour This is a walking and standing tour. Must call ahead.
Alvamar Public Golf Course 785-842-1907 | 1800 Crossgate Drive www.alvamar.com
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. 785-843-3512, www.freestatebrewing.com Free 30-45 minutes Call for arrangements First part of tour is up stairs.
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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. 785-843-8593
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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 par-72 course and is open year round. Greens Fees: Hours:
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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. Greens Fees:
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Free State Brewing Company
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Lawrence Golf and Country Club Lawrence Country Club Pro Shop 785-843-2938 | 400 Country Club Terrace
This newly redesigned private course features 18
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Orchards Executive Golf Course 785-843-7456 | 3000 W. 15th Street
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:
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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.
Clinton Lake
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.
BOWLING
Clinton Lake State Park 785-842-8562 | 798 N. 1415 Road
785-864-3545 | 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard Student Union, University of Kansas Campus
Corps of Engineers 785-843-7665 | 872 N. 1402 Road
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.
Clinton Lake Marina 785-749-3222 | PO Box 3427, Lawrence KS 66047 Hours: 7am-7pm
Jaybowl Recreation Center
City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation 785-832-7920
Royal Crest Lanes
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.
WATER RECREATION Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center 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.
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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:
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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.
Wine Tasting
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.
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SPOUSE ACTIVITIES
785-832-7990 | 727 Kentucky Street Student Union, University of Kansas Campus
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Lone Star Lake
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
Absolu Salon & Spa
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.
Images Salon & Day Spa
800 Block of New Hampshire Street—Saturdays 11th and Vermont Streets—Tuesdays, Thursdays
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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
785-856-1720 | 3727 W. 6th Street
785-843-2138 | 511 W. 9th Street
Bello Salon and Day Spa 785-841-4488 | 1420 Kasold Drive
Lawrence Arts Center
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 SeemTo-Be 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:
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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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DAY SPAS
Salon di Marco
785-843-0044 | 733 Massachusetts Street
Lada Salon & Spa
785-842-5232 | 4931 W. 6th Street, Suite 116
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TRANSPORTATION
CHARTERED BUS COMPANIES
AIR
785-842-0544 837 Pennsylvania Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
Equipped for corporate jets with two lighted runways (5,000’ and 3,900’) and an instrument-landing system. Charter service is available.
Crossroad Tours
Lawrence Bus Company
Lawrence Municipal Airport
785-842-0000
Kansas City International Airport (KCI) 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.
913-829-6644 1320 W. 149th, Olathe, KS 66061
Kincaid Coach Lines
913-441-6200 9207 Woodend Road, Edwardsville, KS 66111
Arrow Stage Lines
816-453-8272, 800-243-7476 3801 N. Skiles, Kansas City, MO 64161
Heartland Motor Coach Inc.
AIRPORT SHUTTLES
785-312-7800
800-826-8294, kcir@KCIRoadrunner.com Drop-off and pick up at Lawrence Holiday Inn & Convention Center
1548 E. 23rd Street 785-841-3594
KCI Roadrunner Express
Laidlaw Transit Inc. KG Jefferson Charters & Tours 2447 W. 6th Street 785-843-5622
AUTO RENTAL
Hertz Rent-A-Car 785-842-6297
RAIL
Amtrak Passenger Service
Enterprise Car Rental
800-872-7245 413 E. 7th Street at Santa Fe Rail Station
785-842-8040, 785-842-2160
Ford Rental System 785-843-3500
TAXI
Lawrence Taxi Service
BUS
785-842-8802
Greyhound Bus Co.
Heartland Transportation
785-843-5622, 800-231-2222 2447 W. 6th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
785-842-8294, 888-467-3729 301 Maple, Suites B-C, Lawrence, KS 66044
Lawrence Transit System 785-312-7054
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Lawrence Free Methodist Church
Clinton Parkway Assembly of God 785-843-7189
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St. Lawrence Catholic Center
Lawrence Heights Christian Church
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785-842-1729
First Baptist Church (ABC)
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church 785-865-5777
785-843-0020
First Southern Baptist Church 785-843-1818
St. John of the Evangelist Church Capuchin Franciscans 785-843-0109
First Christian Church
COLOR GUARD/ FLAG CEREMONIES Army ROTC
University of Kansas 785-864-1109
Navy ROTC
785-843-0520
University of Kansas 785-864-3161 | 115 Military Science Building
Southside Church of Christ 785-843-0770
Trinity Episcopal
DIGNITARIES AND SPECIAL WELCOMES
785-843-6166
Trinity Lutheran, ELCA
Mayoral Welcome
785-843-4150
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First Presbyterian Church 785-843-4150
United Church of Christ– Plymouth Congregational Church 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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