Guidebook for Lawrence
Food Scene
Ladybird Diner
721 Massachusetts StBecause pie.
It's a must for visitors to Lawrence- the first legal brewery in Kansas after prohibition and a perennial favorite! It's also- perhaps surprisingly- a great place to take kids.
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Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts StIt's a must for visitors to Lawrence- the first legal brewery in Kansas after prohibition and a perennial favorite! It's also- perhaps surprisingly- a great place to take kids.
Our favorite pizza in town and just a few short blocks from the house, complete with an outdoor deck in the back.
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Papa Kenos Pizzeria
837 Massachusetts StOur favorite pizza in town and just a few short blocks from the house, complete with an outdoor deck in the back.
Drinks & Nightlife
Disclaimer: we co-own this joint. It's a landlocked beach bar in downtown Lawrence where you'll find signature fruity concoctions, a fabulous jukebox, and a mix of locals, tourists, students, professionals, and everyone in between. But get there early- it only holds 49 people and fills up fast.
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The Sandbar
17 E 8th StDisclaimer: we co-own this joint. It's a landlocked beach bar in downtown Lawrence where you'll find signature fruity concoctions, a fabulous jukebox, and a mix of locals, tourists, students, professionals, and everyone in between. But get there early- it only holds 49 people and fills up fast.
Red Lyon Tavern
944 Massachusetts StAnother local favorite on Mass Street with a laid-back vibe and popcorn.
Sightseeing
Basketball fans have to stop at the new DeBruce Center on the KU campus, home to the original "rules of basketball" by James Naismith. It's adjacent to Allen Fieldhouse, the best college basketball arena in the country.
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DeBruce Center
1647 Naismith DrBasketball fans have to stop at the new DeBruce Center on the KU campus, home to the original "rules of basketball" by James Naismith. It's adjacent to Allen Fieldhouse, the best college basketball arena in the country.
Shopping
Mass Street is famous for its quaint and unique shops, great restaurants, and nightlife. You can find almost anything here and the street is full of activity during the day and at night.
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Lawrence Antique Mall
830 Massachusetts StMass Street is famous for its quaint and unique shops, great restaurants, and nightlife. You can find almost anything here and the street is full of activity during the day and at night.