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Lawrence is a city literally bustling with activity! You'll find a wide array of exciting, cultural, educational and entertaining experiences everywhere you look!

Area Farms

Lawrence Area Farms

There are almost two million farms in the USA. About 80% of those are small farms, and a large percentage are family owned. Lawrence is home to a diverse and unique collection of farms. Before...

Family Activities

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit

The Carnegie Building

200 W. 9th St.

(785) 856-3040

freedomsfrontier.org

A major new exhibit open to the public at the Carnegie Building, headquarters for Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. The exhibit depicts the major themes of Freedom’s...

Geo-caching

Throughout Lawrence

tinyurl.com/lawrencegeo

Geo-caching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices.Geo-caching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong...

Hollywood Theaters - Southwind 12

3433 Iowa St.

(785) 832-1364

gohollywood.com

Catch all the newest releases at Southwind 12! Adult $9.50 Student $8.00 Child $6.50 Senior $6.75 Matinee (before 6 p.m.) $7.50 There is an additional $3.50 charge for all 3D tickets. Tuesday...

KU Natural History Museum

14th Street & Jayhawk Boulevard

(785) 864-4450

nhm.ku.edu

Nationally recognized for its public exhibits and collections, research and graduate education, the museum's exhibits focus on the biological diversity of the Great Plains. Fossil exhibits...

Lawrence Aquatic Centers

Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center is located at 727 Kentucky St

Indoor Aquatic Center is located at 4706 Overland Dr.

lawrenceks.org/lprd/aquatics

Looking for water fun? Then head to the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center. Everyone can enjoy the zero-depth entry, water slides, toy features and abundant chairs for lounging. Visiting in...

Lawrence Gymnastics Academy

4930 Legends Dr.

(785) 865-0856

lawrencegymnastics.com

If you need a high-energy activity, the Lawrence Gymnastics Academy may be the ticket. LGA offers open gym sessions four days a week where kids can jump, swing and bounce to their hearts desire.

Lawrence Parks & Trails

Throughout Lawrence

(785) 832-3450

lawrenceks.org/lprd/parks

When the kids need a place to run wild, check out one of Lawrence's more than 50 city parks. For a full list of Trails, Community and Neighborhood parks please visit www.lawrenceks.org/lprd/...

Lawrence Public Library

707 Vermont St.

(785) 843-3833

lawrence.lib.ks.us

A wonderful place to take your child for Library special events, story time and games.

Lawrence Visitors Center

402 N. 2nd St.

(785) 856-3040

Kids - even the grown up vareity - love trains! Do some train watching at the Lawrence Visitors Center housed inside the restored Union Pacific Depot. More than 100 trains pass the Depot...