Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence is a city of 96,051 people in Douglas County, Kansas, founded in 1854.
Why visit Lawrence
Townapedia lists 40 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 262 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Haskell Indian Nations University, Lied Center of Kansas, Spencer Museum of Art and Lawrence Arts Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Lawrence
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States, and the sixth-largest city in the state. It is in the northeastern sector of the state, astride Interstate 70, between the Kansas and Wakarusa rivers. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 94,934. The city is a college town with a significant student population, because it is home to both the University of Kansas (KU) and Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU).
From the Wikipedia article Lawrence, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Haskell Indian Nations University
School · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Tribal university in Lawrence, Kansas
2300 Barker Avenue, Lawrence
Kansas Turnpike Bridges
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
University of Kansas
School · 1.0 mi
Public research university in Kansas, United States
The Jayhawker at The Eldridge
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
701 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence
11:00-14:00
Museums and landmarks40
Spencer Museum of Art
Museum · 1.1 mi
Museum in Lawrence, Kansas, United States
1301 Mississippi Street, Lawrence
Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Sa,Su 12:00-17:00
Lawrence Arts Center
Museum · 1.7 mi
940 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence
Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Granada Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Former movie theater in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Natural History Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
1345 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00; Jun-Jul Tu-Su 09:00-17:00
The Eldridge Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Hotel building in Lawrence, Kansas
701 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence
Bailey Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building at the University of Kansas, USA
Chewning House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Lawrence, Kansas
Douglas County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Courthouse in Kansas, United States
Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Museum in Kansas, United States
George and Annie Bell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Kansas, United States
Lawrence station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Rail station in Lawrence, Kansas, US
28 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
The Orchards Executive Golf Course
Golf course · 0.5 mi
3000 Bob Billings Parkway, Lawrence
Mo "members only"; Tu-Su 08:00-sunset
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
1101 Mississippi Street, Lawrence
Haskell Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.3 mi
155 East Indian Avenue, Lawrence
Hoglund Ballpark
Sports field and stadium · 0.8 mi
1545 Allen Fieldhouse Drive, Lawrence
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes262
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
2515 West 6th Street, Lawrence
Mo-Sa 05:30-21:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
1731 West 23rd Street, Lawrence
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 05:30-20:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
4701 Bauer Farm Drive, Lawrence
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:30; Sa-Su 06:00-19:30
7 Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
4433 Bauer Farm Drive, Lawrence
Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
1520 Wakarusa Drive, Lawrence
Su-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
Bigg's Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.4 mi
2429 Iowa Street, Lawrence
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
250 more on the map.
Where to stay15
Churches and places of worship70
Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 1.9 mi
900 New York Street, Lawrence
Plymouth Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
925 Vermont Street, Lawrence
St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
United Presbyterian Center
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Lawrence Public Library
Library · 1.7 mi
707 Vermont Street, Lawrence
Healthcare34
Map of Lawrence
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 1.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 23°F | 1.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 2.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 56°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lawrence Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Douglas County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-28: Tornadoes And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-03-09: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2007-12-12: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Eudora 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Gardner 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Topeka 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Olathe 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Kansas City 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Overland Park 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Kansas City 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Atchison 42 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lee's Summit 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Independence 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Shunganunga Boulder with City Hall, Bhall87, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SpencerMuseumofArt Entrance 2016, Alan Islas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plymouth Church LawrenceKS, Bhall87, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granada Theater, Kansas City, KS, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Eldridge Hotel, Jackpendry at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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