Lodging, dining & fun

Lawrence is home to two universities: the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Because it is a small city (about 88,000 people) with a large student population, Lawrence has a small-town friendly atmosphere with many of the attractions of the big city.

Lawrence has a reputation for attracting up-and-coming musical groups to play in its small theatres. The city is also known for its arts scene and for the specialty shops, coffeehouses, and restaurants that cater to students. The city has swimming pools, more than 30 public parks, a public library, a historical museum, arts center, and active community and recreation programs.

Hotel Listings in Lawrence
Hotel Listings
View the Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau's extensive listing of Lawrence hotels and their amenities.
KU Dining
KU Dining Services
From the Market in Kansas Union to the new Underground in Wescoe Hall, you can enjoy a variety of food - sushi, soups, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, salads and more.
Dining
Dining
Listings and reviews of Lawrence restaurants can be found at:
Where to Eat
Eating Out
Union Bookstore
Union Bookstores
Stop by the bookstores in the Kansas or Burge Union to buy great Jayhawk gear. All revenue is used on the KU campus for the benefit of students.
Downtown Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence
Business guide to shopping, dining, entertainment, art and galleries downtown.
Shopping in Lawrence
Shopping
Books, art, antiques, jewelry, yarns and fabrics, imported groceries and handmade candles and soaps are among the treasures in downtown shops and galleries.

The Kansas City metropolitan area has a population of 1.8 million and many fine restaurants and shopping areas. Popular Kansas City events include the Kansas City Jazz Festival, Renaissance Festival, Royals baseball and Chiefs football. Popular attractions include the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City's jazz museum, Union Station, and Science City. The State Ballet of Missouri, Kansas City Symphony, and many other groups offer dance, music, and theatre.

KU Med Bookstores
KU Med Bookstores
Clothing, gifts, kids, Jay Nurse and Jay Doc goodies.
From the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association:
KC Hotel Listings
Hotel Listings
Search more than 140 hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts by area.
KC Restaurants
Restaurant Listings
"Kansas City is famous for its culinary delights. The legend of Kansas City barbecue. The taste of a Kansas City steak. Delicious Mexican and Italian food."
Things to do in Kansas City
Things To Do
"Kansas City is a dynamic city backed by a vibrant arts scene, world-class attractions and an eclectic mix of shops."
KC Shopping
Shopping
Affordable shopping can be found across KC. Peruse the decorative stores along the Country Club Plaza. Explore the variety of Crown Center. See the hotspots at Zona Rosa and Legends at Village West.
From the Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Wichita Hotel Listings
Hotel Listings
"Looking for a hotel with certain amenities, location or price range? Wichita has more than 7,000 hotel rooms for you to choose from."
Wichita Restaurants
Restaurant Listings
"Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian or someone that craves everything from steak to sweets, Wichita has just about every type of dish you could wish for."
Things to do in Wichita
Things To Do
"Wichita hosts a great number of things to see and do, literally. In the metro area, there are 36 museums, more than 24 attractions, 20 live theatres, 35 art galleries and 32 golf courses."
Downtown Wichita
Downtown Wichita on the 4th of July. Credit: Wichita CVB

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