Food scene
Great grocery store located behind Walgreens - northeast corner of 6th & Wakarusa
Sprouts Farmers Market
4740 Bauer Farm DrGreat grocery store located behind Walgreens - northeast corner of 6th & Wakarusa
Nearby grocery store located at southeast corner of 6th & Wakarusa. Starbucks located in store also.
39 locals recommend
Dillons Food Store
1740 Massachusetts StNearby grocery store located at southeast corner of 6th & Wakarusa. Starbucks located in store also.
Absolutely the best cookie shop around!! Located behind McDonald's at 6th & Wakarusa (Southwest corner)
Eileen's Colossal Cookies
4931 W 6th StAbsolutely the best cookie shop around!! Located behind McDonald's at 6th & Wakarusa (Southwest corner)
Roy's Wine & Spirits
721 Wakarusa DrClosest liquor store - southwest corner of 6th & Wakarusa
Cork & Barrel Wine And Spirits
1801 W 23rd StLargest liquor store in Lawrence! Just east of 23rd & Iowa
The Merc Co+op
901 Iowa StAwesome grocery store! Many local products. Located at 9th & Iowa
Smoothie King
565 Wakarusa DrGreat Smoothies! Located at northwest corner of 6th & Wakarusa
In Season- ranked as one of the ten best Farmer's Markets in the nation! Saturday mornings 7:30-11A Located just east of 8th Mass.
15 locals recommend
Lawrence Farmers' Market
1141 New Hampshire StIn Season- ranked as one of the ten best Farmer's Markets in the nation! Saturday mornings 7:30-11A Located just east of 8th Mass.
A must for a soda fan! We've never seen so many different kinds of soda! Located on Mass St.
Mass Street Soda
1103 Massachusetts StA must for a soda fan! We've never seen so many different kinds of soda! Located on Mass St.
China House
4821 West 6th StreetSE corner of 6th & Wakarusa
Scooter's Coffee
4921 West 6th StreetGreat Coffee Drive through at SW corner of 6th & Wakarusa
Starbucks
4701 Bauer Farm DrLocated at NE corner of 6th and Wakarusa
On The Rocks
1818 Massachusetts StNice selection of liquors and wine. Located at 18th and Mass
Favorite Restaurants
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts StLocal Brew Pub located in the 600 block of Mass
Located southwest of 6th & Wakarusa. Johnny's has been around since 1953. Their original location is still across the downtown bridge on north 2nd St.
6 locals recommend
Johnny's Tavern West
721 Wakarusa DrLocated southwest of 6th & Wakarusa. Johnny's has been around since 1953. Their original location is still across the downtown bridge on north 2nd St.
The Roost
920 Massachusetts StPopular breakfast spot! Voted best place to get a Bloody Mary!
If you've never tried a Runza, you'll want to go here for lunch! Also have great salads and hamburgers! Host favorite for lunch. Located at 27th & Iowa (southeast corner of intersection)
Runza® Restaurant
2700 Iowa StIf you've never tried a Runza, you'll want to go here for lunch! Also have great salads and hamburgers! Host favorite for lunch. Located at 27th & Iowa (southeast corner of intersection)
Merchants Pub and Plate
746 Massachusetts StDowntown Lawrence on Mass Street
The Basil Leaf Café
801 W 9th Stabout 4 blocks west of downtown Mass on 9th St
715 Restaurant
715 Massachusetts StItalian and American food located at 715 Mass
Wheatfields Bakery Cafe
904 Vermont StOne of the best bakeries and cafes in Lawrence!
The Burger Stand at The Casbah
803 Massachusetts StVoted best burgers!
Small place but BIG on flavor! Located one block west of 8th & Mass. Locals say this is the best po' boy around!
13 locals recommend
Terrebonne Po' Boys
845 Vermont StSmall place but BIG on flavor! Located one block west of 8th & Mass. Locals say this is the best po' boy around!
Biemer's BBQ
2120 W 9th StGreat BBQ Located just north of The Merc grocery store at 9th & Iowa
Great wine list. Located at southwest corner of 6th & Wakarusa
7 locals recommend
Six Mile Chop House and Tavern
4931 W 6th StGreat wine list. Located at southwest corner of 6th & Wakarusa
Mass St. Fish House & Raw Bar
719 Massachusetts StRudy's Pizzeria
704 Massachusetts StFavorite local pizza Located at 7th & Mass. Been around 30+ years!
Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant
847 Iowa StRanked high on Yelp for take out! Located at 8th & Iowa
Pizza Shuttle
711 W 23rd StThis little hole in the wall place is a local favorite! Fast and good!
Sightseeing
Hand poured candles! They have been in business since the 70's!
Located at 6th and Mass
Waxman Candles, Inc.
609 Massachusetts StHand poured candles! They have been in business since the 70's!
Located at 6th and Mass
Hundreds of local and regional artists display their craft here. One of our favorite places to browse!
9 locals recommend
Phoenix Gallery
825 Massachusetts StHundreds of local and regional artists display their craft here. One of our favorite places to browse!
Kansas Sampler Lawrence
921 Massachusetts StAll things Kansas!! Located on MASS St.
You probably passed this on your way to the Stone Schoolhouse! Located northeast of 6th St Exit/Highway 10 bypass
13 locals recommend
Rock Chalk Park station
100 Rock Chalk DrYou probably passed this on your way to the Stone Schoolhouse! Located northeast of 6th St Exit/Highway 10 bypass
Don’t miss the view from the roof top bar! Live music so call to find out schedule. Wonderful stonework throughout! Located at the north end of KU campus and includes Bird Dog Restaurant.
11 locals recommend
The Oread Hotel
1200 Oread AveDon’t miss the view from the roof top bar! Live music so call to find out schedule. Wonderful stonework throughout! Located at the north end of KU campus and includes Bird Dog Restaurant.
Liberty Hall
644 Massachusetts StLive Music
The Granada
1020 Massachusetts StLive Music
Climb the tower and see for miles! View at top of the Oread Hotel (on campus) is similar. Wells Overlook is located south of town off 59 Hwy.
10 locals recommend
Wells Overlook Park
Climb the tower and see for miles! View at top of the Oread Hotel (on campus) is similar. Wells Overlook is located south of town off 59 Hwy.
Spencer Museum of Art
1301 Mississippi StOn KU campus
KU Visitor Center
1502 Iowa StBeautiful campus! Lots of limestone buildings!
Can enter campus at 15th (Bob Billings Pkwy) and Iowa
44 locals recommend
University of Kansas
1450 Jayhawk BlvdBeautiful campus! Lots of limestone buildings!
Can enter campus at 15th (Bob Billings Pkwy) and Iowa
Located by Clinton Lake Spill way area. Great dog park - acres and acres with walking trails and central wash off area in case your dog decides on a mud bath. Free! Just pick up after your pet- bags are also provided. Off Highway 10 bypass, take Clinton Parkway exit. Go west to stop sign. South (left) on road that goes over dam. Before going over dam, take left (east) and follow signs to park.
The waterfalls are closed now and not part of the dog park.
Mutt Run off leash area
1330 E 902 RdLocated by Clinton Lake Spill way area. Great dog park - acres and acres with walking trails and central wash off area in case your dog decides on a mud bath. Free! Just pick up after your pet- bags are also provided. Off Highway 10 bypass, take Clinton Parkway exit. Go west to stop sign. South (left) on road that goes over dam. Before going over dam, take left (east) and follow signs to park.
The waterfalls are closed now and not part of the dog park.
Must have Coffee!
Lawrence is known for their coffee shoppes!
Starbucks
4701 Bauer Farm DrZ's Divine Espresso & Coffee Shop
2351 W 31st St1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe
1900 Barker AveLocal favorite in residential neighborhood
Aimee's CoffeeHouse
1025 Massachusetts StLocated on MASS St
Alchemy Coffee & Bake House
816 Massachusetts StFor the coffee purist!
The Bourgeois Pig
6 E 9th StJust east of MASS
The Java Break
17 E 7th StOpen 24/7 Located just east of Mass & 7th
The first and oldest coffee shop! Grasshopper is a local favorite.
Located in the 600 block of MASS St
9 locals recommend
La Prima Tazza
638 Massachusetts StThe first and oldest coffee shop! Grasshopper is a local favorite.
Located in the 600 block of MASS St
Located at the northeast corner of Bob Billings (15th st) and Kasold. Wide variety of scones made with real berries. Coffee ice cubes are used in their iced drinks for maximum flavor.
The SconeLady's Coffee Shop
3300 Bob Billings PkwyLocated at the northeast corner of Bob Billings (15th st) and Kasold. Wide variety of scones made with real berries. Coffee ice cubes are used in their iced drinks for maximum flavor.
A local favorite for coffee, breakfast & lunch! Just 1 block east of MASS.
11 locals recommend
Milton's Café
901 New Hampshire StA local favorite for coffee, breakfast & lunch! Just 1 block east of MASS.
Scooter's drive through coffee has several locations. The closest is at the southwest corner of 6th & Wakarusa
Scooter's Coffee
4921 West 6th StreetScooter's drive through coffee has several locations. The closest is at the southwest corner of 6th & Wakarusa
Emergency & Health Care
Main hospital emergency room is located 4 blocks north of 6th St and Maine.
Lawrence Memorial West is located by Rock Chalk Park - northeast of 6th St/Highway 10 bypass
Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
1309 W Main StMain hospital emergency room is located 4 blocks north of 6th St and Maine.
Lawrence Memorial West is located by Rock Chalk Park - northeast of 6th St/Highway 10 bypass
Closest 24 hour Pharmacy located northeast corner of 6th & Wakarusa. Closed from 1:30-2A for employee meal break
Walgreens
400 W 23rd StClosest 24 hour Pharmacy located northeast corner of 6th & Wakarusa. Closed from 1:30-2A for employee meal break
Dillons Pharmacy
3000 W 6th StGrocery Store with pharmacy located at southeast corner of 6th & Wakarusa
Just in case your fur kid needs some immediate & kind attention. Located at 18th & Wakarusa 785-843-5577
Wakarusa Veterinary Hospital
1825 Wakarusa DriveJust in case your fur kid needs some immediate & kind attention. Located at 18th & Wakarusa 785-843-5577
Transportation
Dillons Fuel Center
3000 W 6th StClosest place to fill up. Southeast Corner of 6th and Wakarusa
Oil changes and auto service. Hopefully, you won't need them but if you do, tell them Rhonda & Randy sent you! We've used them for 10+ years!
Big O Tires
4661 W 6th StOil changes and auto service. Hopefully, you won't need them but if you do, tell them Rhonda & Randy sent you! We've used them for 10+ years!
Not just your average car wash! Free vacuums and free mat cleaning machine. They support a water project too! Located at the northwest corner of 6th & Monteray. (east of Wakarusa)
Tommy's Express® Car Wash
3900 W 6th StNot just your average car wash! Free vacuums and free mat cleaning machine. They support a water project too! Located at the northwest corner of 6th & Monteray. (east of Wakarusa)
Neighborhoods
Wakarusa is located at the first major intersection EAST of the 6th St/Highway 10 bypass exit. Numbered streets go from low to high going north to south. Wakarusa Drive is a main street on the west side of Lawrence. You will find just about everything you need at this intersection...2 grocery stores, gas, dry cleaners, fast food & restaurants, car repair, Verizon, banks, car wash and more.
Wakarusa Drive
Wakarusa DriveWakarusa is located at the first major intersection EAST of the 6th St/Highway 10 bypass exit. Numbered streets go from low to high going north to south. Wakarusa Drive is a main street on the west side of Lawrence. You will find just about everything you need at this intersection...2 grocery stores, gas, dry cleaners, fast food & restaurants, car repair, Verizon, banks, car wash and more.
Iowa St is a main street running north and south starting at 6th and Iowa it extends to 31st with numbered streets going from low to high (north to south) KU campus can be accessed at 15th (also called Bob Billings)& Iowa. Big box stores are located all along Iowa & 23rd (also called Clinton Pkwy) to 31st St . Iowa St is also 59 Hwy and connects to the Highway 10 bypass at the south end of the city.
Iowa Street
Iowa StreetIowa St is a main street running north and south starting at 6th and Iowa it extends to 31st with numbered streets going from low to high (north to south) KU campus can be accessed at 15th (also called Bob Billings)& Iowa. Big box stores are located all along Iowa & 23rd (also called Clinton Pkwy) to 31st St . Iowa St is also 59 Hwy and connects to the Highway 10 bypass at the south end of the city.
Massachusetts (or MASS as the locals say) is Lawrence' downtown area. The downtown area is from 6th & Mass to 11th & Mass. Numbered streets run east west and go from low too high. Downtown Lawrence has everything! Unique shops, restaurants, bars, live music, book stores, art galleries, UPS store, and lots of coffee shops! You can easily spend a day shopping up and down Mass Street!
28 locals recommend
Massachusetts Street
Massachusetts (or MASS as the locals say) is Lawrence' downtown area. The downtown area is from 6th & Mass to 11th & Mass. Numbered streets run east west and go from low too high. Downtown Lawrence has everything! Unique shops, restaurants, bars, live music, book stores, art galleries, UPS store, and lots of coffee shops! You can easily spend a day shopping up and down Mass Street!
6th St is a main numbered street that runs east /west. It runs from the Highway 10 Bypass 6th St Exit straight through to the downtown (Mass). Fast food, grocery stores, fuel, hardware store, car wash, pharmacies, etc all along the way.
West 6th Street
West 6th Street6th St is a main numbered street that runs east /west. It runs from the Highway 10 Bypass 6th St Exit straight through to the downtown (Mass). Fast food, grocery stores, fuel, hardware store, car wash, pharmacies, etc all along the way.
A main numbered street that runs east / west starting at Iowa St and goes to the east part of town. It runs along the south side of the university. Easy access to Allen Fieldhouse on KU Campus
West 19th Street
West 19th StreetA main numbered street that runs east / west starting at Iowa St and goes to the east part of town. It runs along the south side of the university. Easy access to Allen Fieldhouse on KU Campus
A main street that runs north/south starting at the north city limits going to 31st St. (numbered streets are low to high) There is a hardware store and pharmacy at 6th & Kasold, Fuel and the Scone Lady at Kasold & 15th (Bob Billings), HyVee at 23rd (Clinton Parkway) and Kasold.
Kasold Drive
Kasold DriveA main street that runs north/south starting at the north city limits going to 31st St. (numbered streets are low to high) There is a hardware store and pharmacy at 6th & Kasold, Fuel and the Scone Lady at Kasold & 15th (Bob Billings), HyVee at 23rd (Clinton Parkway) and Kasold.
Clinton Parkway is the main east west street at the southern part of town and is also 23rd Street.
It is called Clinton Parkway west of Iowa and 23rd St east of Iowa. It stretches from Clinton Lake (west side) all the way east through town to Highway 10 that takes you to KC.
Clinton Parkway
Clinton Parkway is the main east west street at the southern part of town and is also 23rd Street.
It is called Clinton Parkway west of Iowa and 23rd St east of Iowa. It stretches from Clinton Lake (west side) all the way east through town to Highway 10 that takes you to KC.