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Itineraries

Choose from any of these itineraries for ideas on a fun-filled time in Lawrence.

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Film "Lawrence: Free State Fortress" – Lawrence City Step-on-Guided Tour – Lunch and Shopping in Downtown Lawrence 9-9:45am 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.
University of Kansas Campus Tour – Natural History Museum – Dole Institute of Politics – Lunch and Shopping in Downtown Lawrence 9-10am University of Kansas Campus Tour Tour one of the most beautiful campuses in the county. You will learn about the long, proud history of the university.
Pendleton's Farm Tour – Davenport Winery – Lunch and Shopping in Downtown Lawrence – Haskell Indian Nations University – Film "Lawrence: Free State Fortress" – Watkins Community History Museum – Hotel – Dinner – Evening Performance at the Lied Center, Community Theatre or University Theatre 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.
Day One: Film "Lawrence: Free State Fortress" – Old West Lawrence Walking Tour – Lunch – Quantrill's Raid Step-on Guided Tour – Historic Lecompton Territorial Capital – Dinner – Evening Performance at the Lied Center, Community Theatre or University Theatre – Day Two: University of Kansas Campus Tour – Spencer Art Museum – Lunch and Shopping in Downtown Lawrence 9-9:45am 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.
Spencer Art Museum – Tour Waxman Candle – Lunch – Backstage Tour of The Lied Center – Reuter Organ – Free State Glass Tour
Film "Lawrence: Free State Fortress" – Quantrill's Raid Step-on Guided Tour – Lunch – Historic Lecompton Territorial Capital – Old West Lawrence Walking Tour 9-9:45am 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.