Local scoop for Lazy Loft guests by Sarah & Erik
About Lawrence
Downtown Massachusetts Street has been Lawrence’s main hub since the town was settled prior to the Civil War. Massachusetts street is full of rich history and historical landmarks. The preservation of those landmarks, as well as long standing local businesses, contributes to what makes this city so unique.
Weaver’s is Lawrence’s department store and has been since 1857. Located at 901 Massachusetts Street. Visit a local business that has been serving its community for the past 156 years!
Liberty Hall is a historic location and theater at 644 Mass. Street. It houses a concert hall, video store, coffee house and independent cinema. Its structure has been the same since 1912!
The Watkins Museum of History is located in the 1888 Watkins Land Mortgage and National Bank Building and has been a part of the community since 1975. This museum is a great place to learn more about Douglas County’s rich history! Located at 1047 Massachusetts Street.
19 locals recommend
Lawrence
Downtown Massachusetts Street has been Lawrence’s main hub since the town was settled prior to the Civil War. Massachusetts street is full of rich history and historical landmarks. The preservation of those landmarks, as well as long standing local businesses, contributes to what makes this city so unique.
Weaver’s is Lawrence’s department store and has been since 1857. Located at 901 Massachusetts Street. Visit a local business that has been serving its community for the past 156 years!
Liberty Hall is a historic location and theater at 644 Mass. Street. It houses a concert hall, video store, coffee house and independent cinema. Its structure has been the same since 1912!
The Watkins Museum of History is located in the 1888 Watkins Land Mortgage and National Bank Building and has been a part of the community since 1975. This museum is a great place to learn more about Douglas County’s rich history! Located at 1047 Massachusetts Street.
Our Favorites- Dinner, breakfast, coffee
Great prices, great food! We love the black bean quesadillas, cheddar ale soup and salads.
65 locals recommend
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts StGreat prices, great food! We love the black bean quesadillas, cheddar ale soup and salads.
We love the Brussels sprouts, chicken meatballs and Buffalo burger.
36 locals recommend
Merchants Pub and Plate
746 Massachusetts StWe love the Brussels sprouts, chicken meatballs and Buffalo burger.
Great place to grab lunch or a late night mexican snack. Awesome margaritas! Chicken Nachos are to die for.
7 locals recommend
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
2614 SW 17th StGreat place to grab lunch or a late night mexican snack. Awesome margaritas! Chicken Nachos are to die for.
Wheatfields Bakery Cafe
904 Vermont StGreat place to grab breakfast!
Fields & Ivy Brewery
706 E 23rd StCloset food and drinks place to our house
Great Harvest Bread Co.
501 W 9th Stbiscuit breakfast sandwich-YUM
The Merc Co+op
901 Iowa StOur go to for breakfast burritos(ready at 7).
great outdoor seating. fun bar menu- wings, pizzas and burgers. easy place to bring kids
7 locals recommend
Fields & Ivy Brewery
706 E 23rd Stgreat outdoor seating. fun bar menu- wings, pizzas and burgers. easy place to bring kids
Parks & Nature
Clinton State Park
798 N 1415 RdShopping
Lawrence Antique Mall
830 Massachusetts StWeaver's Department Store Inc
901 Massachusetts StBeen Lawrence's department store for over 150 years.
Arts & Culture
Lawrence Arts Center
940 New Hampshire StSpencer Museum of Art station
Liberty Hall
644 Massachusetts Stour favorite movie theater
KU Natural History Museum--Dyche Hall
1345 Jayhawk Blvdfun place to go on a rainy day
Essentials
The Merc Co+op
901 Iowa StOrganic health food grocery store.
Art
Phoenix Gallery
825 Massachusetts Stlocal art
Striped Cow
805 Massachusetts StLocal Artists art