Food scene
Checkers is a local IGA grocer who provides good selection and deals in their produce and meat departments, as well as many unusual and ethnic choices. Good place to stock up on basic grocery items and relatively close by.
9 locals recommend
Checkers Foods
2300 Louisiana StCheckers is a local IGA grocer who provides good selection and deals in their produce and meat departments, as well as many unusual and ethnic choices. Good place to stock up on basic grocery items and relatively close by.
A locally owned and operated Micro brewery with excellent seasonal foods and craft beer selections. Be prepared to wait at busy lunch and dinner times (but you can always drink beer while you wait on the patio!)
65 locals recommend
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts StA locally owned and operated Micro brewery with excellent seasonal foods and craft beer selections. Be prepared to wait at busy lunch and dinner times (but you can always drink beer while you wait on the patio!)
A great casual dining experience in downtown Lawrence. Their lentil soup and hummus are favorites with this host! A great value and quick service.
Aladdin Cafe
1021 Massachusetts StA great casual dining experience in downtown Lawrence. Their lentil soup and hummus are favorites with this host! A great value and quick service.
Sightseeing
A newly built park only 2 miles away which gives visitors a grand look at the area from a tower. No charge for a visit, and a beautiful 360 degree view.
10 locals recommend
Wells Overlook Park
A newly built park only 2 miles away which gives visitors a grand look at the area from a tower. No charge for a visit, and a beautiful 360 degree view.
A lovely local lake, great for fishing and kayaking. Only 15 minutes away!
Douglas State Fishing Lake
A lovely local lake, great for fishing and kayaking. Only 15 minutes away!
KU's collections are sure to please! Free with donation suggested, adults and children love this classic museum which has dinosaurs, live insects, and taxidermy specimens.
21 locals recommend
KU Natural History Museum--Dyche Hall
1345 Jayhawk BlvdKU's collections are sure to please! Free with donation suggested, adults and children love this classic museum which has dinosaurs, live insects, and taxidermy specimens.
Allen Fieldhouse
1651 Naismith DrThe famous home of Jayhawk basketball!