Lawrence - Kansas - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
With its rich and varied history, Lawrence, Kansas, will provide you with an exciting line up of events and attractions to make your vacation the best one yet. There is a wealth of accommodations available from bed and breakfasts to condos that you can rent for an extended stay. The Anderson Inn at Rose Cottage has whirlpool baths in every room and the wraparound veranda at the Victorian Veranda Country Inn provides a spectacular view from all sides. Choose to stay at one of the hotels or camp at the Lawrence KOA Campgrounds.
There are just as many choices when it comes to dining. Choose Thai cuisine, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Cuban or International, but if you don't like experimenting with food, there's a whole host of restaurants that serve steak, seafood and barbecue.
Experience music to soothe your soul at the Lied Center of Kansas, and see the paintings and sculptures at the Downtown Lawrence Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. Take a self-guided tour of the many historic homes and buildings, such as Allen Fieldhouse to see the history of basketball here in this city or a tour of the cemeteries, some of which date back to the Civil War. Retrace Quantrill's Raid or retrace the route of John Brown. Museums and galleries abound so both the history buff and the art lover will be quite at home.
Clinton Lake and State park provides numerous opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming and with the Alvamar Golf Club rated among the top 75 in the country, golfers will certainly want to see what kind of a score they can get.
Whatever you're shopping for, you will likely find it here. There is a vast array of clothing, gift, theme and jewelery stores for you to explore. Buy artwork and have it framed before you go home, shop for the perfect wedding dress or browse the many antique stores. You will be delighted with the treasures you find and will want to come back for more.