Local scoop for Art House 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.
Our city is usually crawling with events. Check out the websites below to find out what is going on in Lawrence when you are in town.
www.unmistakablylawrence.com
www.downtownlawrence.com
www.lawrencechamber.com
www.kuathletics.com
www.lawrence.com
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.
Our city is usually crawling with events. Check out the websites below to find out what is going on in Lawrence when you are in town.
www.unmistakablylawrence.com
www.downtownlawrence.com
www.lawrencechamber.com
www.kuathletics.com
www.lawrence.com
Health Spa
Mud & Lotus: Outdoor Soaking Tub and Sauna
841 New Hampshire StRelaxation
Our Favorites- Dinner, Breakfast, Coffee, treats
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
2614 SW 17th StCheap Drinks-Best Chicken Nachos in town
Papa Kenos Pizzeria
837 Massachusetts StSlice As Big As Your Face
Thai Diner
2223 Louisiana StWe love the mint beef salad and pineapple fried rice
Merchants Pub and Plate
746 Massachusetts StWe LOVE The Brussel Sprouts & Buffalo Burger
Rudy's Pizzeria
704 Massachusetts Stour favorite pizza delivery
The Best Black Bean Quesadillas, Cheddar Ale Soup and Salads
65 locals recommend
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts StThe Best Black Bean Quesadillas, Cheddar Ale Soup and Salads
amazing breakfast burritos(ready at 7am), and the grocery spot in town to find all organic food
30 locals recommend
The Merc Co+op
901 Iowa Stamazing breakfast burritos(ready at 7am), and the grocery spot in town to find all organic food
La Prima Tazza
638 Massachusetts StIced Cocoa Cloud is the bomb
24 hours open bakery. Cream Cheese donuts are famous & amazingly delicious!
10 locals recommend
Munchers Bakery
925 Iowa St24 hours open bakery. Cream Cheese donuts are famous & amazingly delicious!
Great Harvest Bread Co.
501 W 9th Stbiscuit breakfast sandwich-YUM
Wheatfields Bakery Cafe
904 Vermont Stbiscuits and gravy are to die for
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
Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream
1101 Massachusetts StPapa Kenos Pizzeria
837 Massachusetts Sta local favorite
Places to go with Kids
Royal Crest Lanes
933 Iowa StPlace to go with Kids
Great Nature walk, Indoors they have birds, lizards. Great place to take kids
10 locals recommend
Prairie Park Nature Center
2730 Harper StGreat Nature walk, Indoors they have birds, lizards. Great place to take kids
KU Natural History Museum--Dyche Hall
1345 Jayhawk Blvda fun place to go on a rainy day
Places to visit in Lawrence
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. Grab beer/wine at their snack counter for your movie.
27 locals recommend
Liberty Hall
644 Massachusetts StA 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. Grab beer/wine at their snack counter for your movie.
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.
21 locals recommend
Watkins Museum of History
1047 Massachusetts StLocated 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.
Lawrence Farmers' Market
1141 New Hampshire St824 New Hampshire St.- Saturday’s (April-ish to Sept.)
Our Favorite Green Spaces
South Park
1141 Massachusetts StGreat Place to Picnic
Park fee is $5. Beautiful spot for hiking. Our favorite place to camp and watch the sunset.
11 locals recommend
Clinton State Park
798 N 1415 RdPark fee is $5. Beautiful spot for hiking. Our favorite place to camp and watch the sunset.
Mary's Lake
We like to walk the trail and it's mostly paved.
We ride bikes and walk here. Nice view of the sunset.
10 locals recommend
Baker Wetlands Discovery Center
1365 N 1250 RdWe ride bikes and walk here. Nice view of the sunset.
Potter Lake
Riverfront Park
1594 N 3rd StHiking and biking trails. Great views of the kansas river.
Art
Phoenix Gallery
825 Massachusetts Stlocal art
Striped Cow
805 Massachusetts Stlocal art