Lecompton, KS Fixer Upper Guidebook
Food scene
Aunt Netters Cafe
340 Elmore StA local eatery in Lecompton.
Local spin-off of Johnny's which originated in N. Lawrence. Good bar food!
6 locals recommend
Johnny's Tavern West
721 Wakarusa DrLocal spin-off of Johnny's which originated in N. Lawrence. Good bar food!
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts StOriginal Lawrence Brewery and downtown must try
A farm to brewery option in East Lawrence- a place to try out!
7 locals recommend
Fields & Ivy Brewery
706 E 23rd StA farm to brewery option in East Lawrence- a place to try out!
A local natural food co-op market - long time Lawrence establishment
https://www.themerc.coop/hours
30 locals recommend
The Merc Co+op
901 Iowa StA local natural food co-op market - long time Lawrence establishment
https://www.themerc.coop/hours
A 2020 find for me...a lovely place not too far from the levy trail in N. Lawrence for a great drink and a bite to eat. Good space for a small group as well as wifi if you need to be on the internet for any reason.
Uplift Coffee
624 N 2nd StA 2020 find for me...a lovely place not too far from the levy trail in N. Lawrence for a great drink and a bite to eat. Good space for a small group as well as wifi if you need to be on the internet for any reason.
The farmer's market is a fun place to stroll, get coffee, a bite to eat and options for your home cooked meals
https://www.lawrencefarmersmarket.org/
15 locals recommend
Lawrence Farmers' Market
1141 New Hampshire StThe farmer's market is a fun place to stroll, get coffee, a bite to eat and options for your home cooked meals
https://www.lawrencefarmersmarket.org/
Fun atmosphere - LARGE slices of thin pizza so everyone can have their own special choices!
13 locals recommend
Papa Kenos Pizzeria
837 Massachusetts StFun atmosphere - LARGE slices of thin pizza so everyone can have their own special choices!
Recreation Center
The Sports Pavilion has basket ball, soccer, and work out facilities.
https://lawrenceks.org/lprd/recreationfacilities/spl/
Sports Pavilion Lawrence
100 Rock Chalk LnThe Sports Pavilion has basket ball, soccer, and work out facilities.
https://lawrenceks.org/lprd/recreationfacilities/spl/
Library
Lawrence Public Library has made lists of most interesting libraries across the U.S. It has a nice indoor area for kids to read and romp. Adults can find their space without kids as well. They sell coffee and snacks from The Merc, a local co-op grocery store.
https://lplks.org/
9 locals recommend
Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont StLawrence Public Library has made lists of most interesting libraries across the U.S. It has a nice indoor area for kids to read and romp. Adults can find their space without kids as well. They sell coffee and snacks from The Merc, a local co-op grocery store.
https://lplks.org/
City/town information
Lawrence
PARKING DOWNTOWN - Parking in downtown https://lawrenceks.org/parking/
Constitution Hall State Historic Site
319 Elmore StLiquor Store
This local liquor store is owned by the brother of a friend of Heather's. They have GREAT customer service!
7 locals recommend
On The Rocks
1818 Massachusetts StThis local liquor store is owned by the brother of a friend of Heather's. They have GREAT customer service!
Sightseeing
There are great places to bike and run around Clinton Lake. There is also a swim-able beach area and several picnic table areas. https://clintonmarina.com/
11 locals recommend
Clinton State Park
798 N 1415 RdThere are great places to bike and run around Clinton Lake. There is also a swim-able beach area and several picnic table areas. https://clintonmarina.com/
We've had several guests rent boats at this state park. We've heard but not yet been to a new restaurant at the marina
https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Perry
Perry State Park
5441 W Lake RdWe've had several guests rent boats at this state park. We've heard but not yet been to a new restaurant at the marina
https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Perry
Lecompton
https://lecomptonkansas.com/bleeding-kansas-series-begins-jan-30-2022/
Winery
Empty Nester's wines are named for an event or place in Lecompton's history with a description on the back to help connect you to the story of our town.
Per their website, most ingredients are from local farms and they take pride in giving back to the community by purchasing from local farmers. They have a viewing deck in their quaint building that was built in 1918.
Empty Nesters Winery
338 Elmore StreetEmpty Nester's wines are named for an event or place in Lecompton's history with a description on the back to help connect you to the story of our town.
Per their website, most ingredients are from local farms and they take pride in giving back to the community by purchasing from local farmers. They have a viewing deck in their quaint building that was built in 1918.
The idea of Trivedi Wine was conceived during a six week bicycle tour through the wine regions of Germany. On this tour, Maulik Trivedi and Jodi Palmer were smitten with the welcoming attitude of the German villages they visited.
Trivedi Wine LLC
1826 East 1150 RoadThe idea of Trivedi Wine was conceived during a six week bicycle tour through the wine regions of Germany. On this tour, Maulik Trivedi and Jodi Palmer were smitten with the welcoming attitude of the German villages they visited.