One-Day Itinerary

9am-10am

Pendleton's Farm Tour

See how this local farming family grows their regionally famous asparagus and hydroponic tomatoes. Don't miss Karen's beautiful cut your own flower garden, and annual Corn Maze, designed by artist Stan Herd. Hands-on experiences.

Contact: 785-843-1409
Cost: Variable
Time: Flexible
Note: Vegetable tours available April and May. Flower tours available all summer. Corn Maze opens late June through September (or until corn is harvested.)

10:15-11:30am

Davenport Winery

Tour the vineyard and tasting room of Douglas County's First Licensed Winery. Wines are made from 100% Kansas products, and 99% of that percentage is fruit grown in eastern Douglas County. Davenport's has been awarded medals from international wine competitions. A variety of wines--grape, fruit, red, white, sweet, dry--to satisfy a wide range of tastes.

Contact: 785-542-2278
Cost:
Hours: Mon./Wed./Fri. 4-7pm; Sat./Sun. 1-5pm

11:45am-2pm

Lunch and Shopping in Downtown Lawrence

2:15-3:00pm

Haskell Indian Nations University

Learn about one of the United States Indian Industrial Training Schools established in 1884. Now known as Haskell Indian Nations University and the home to approximately 900 students from 160 tribes, Haskell has gone through many changes over the years. It began as a training school for children ranging from five to 18 years of age and is now an accredited four-year university.

Contact: 785-749-8404
Location: 23rd & Barker
Cost: FREE
Time: 30-45 minutes
Hours: Call for tour times

3:15-3:45pm

Film "Lawrence: Free State Fortress"

View an excellent 27 minute docu-drama. The film chronicles the first 10 years of Lawrence's history and culminates with Quantrill's Raid on the city in 1863. This is a good introduction to Lawrence's fiery beginnings. Reservations required.

Contact: 785-865-4499
Location: Lawrence Visitor Information Center, North 2nd & Locust
Cost: FREE
Time: 30 minutes
Hours: 10am- 4pm Monday-Saturday
1-3pm Sunday

4-4:45pm

Watkins Community History Museum

This community museum specializes in exhibits dealing with Lawrence history. Past exhibits have included "James Naismith: The Basketball Man," "Lucy Hobbs Taylor: First Woman Dentist" and "Voices of the Civil War," a traveling national exhibit. For those who are young at heart, you can also visit the children's room.

Contact: 785-841-4109
Cost: Free (Recommend a $2 donation/adult)
Time: Tuesday,Wednesday 10am – 6pm Thursday 10am-9pm -Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 10am-4pm – Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays