Explore Lawrence

01/22/2025

Only two days remain to redeem your Winter Wonder Pass points for entries to our sweepstakes! Just 300 points (3 locations) enters you to win a $100 Downtown Lawrence Gift Card. Or, go big with 600 points and enter to win the Ultimate Weekend Getaway package which includes a 1-night hotel stay in 2025, a $50 gift card to either The Toy Store or Ruff House Paperie, $50 to Lawrence Beer Co, $25 to Barker Bakery and Cafe, and $50 to a restaurant in Lawrence of your choosing. https://www.explorelawrence.com/passports/winter-wonder-pass/

Thank you to everyone who participated this year! We love sharing the wonder of the holiday season in Lawrence, Kansas, with you. ❄️

01/19/2025

There's always something happening in Lawrence, Kansas. Here are 7 ideas for this week!

View more events: https://www.explorelawrence.com/events/

01/15/2025

Big news! The Lawrence Restaurant Week Raffle is returning for its third year! Our online raffle, running until February 1st, offers you a chance to win an array of fantastic prizes. Bid on a 5-course cocktail dinner for 6 people at Mass St. Fish House & Raw Bar, a Pizza and Wine Party package at Rudy's Pizzeria (Official), a Weekend Getaway Package in Downtown Lawrence, a Lawrence Sports Bar Package, or cocktails and snacks for 10 people at Bon Bon. Every entry helps support our local hospitality workers. Don’t miss out—join the fun and give back today: https://app.betterunite.com/lra-lawrencerestaurantweek2025

01/14/2025

Are you planning a trip to Lawrence, Kansas, this year? Check out our 2025 Visitors Guide! We're here for you to explore and enjoy your own version of the city, on your own time, night or day. Request a free Unmistakably Lawrence Visitors Guide today: https://www.explorelawrence.com/plan-your-visit/visitors-guide/ We can't wait to welcome you to Lawrence!

01/13/2025

Experience the best of Lawrence during Lawrence Restaurant Week. From January 16 to January 26th, participating locations will be offering signature appetizers, entrees, cocktails and desserts. Cheers!
Learn more: www.lawrencerestaurantweek.org

01/12/2025

There's always something happening in Lawrence, Kansas. Here are 7 ideas for this week!

View more events here: https://www.explorelawrence.com/events/

01/08/2025

01/07/2025

The wait is over, foodies. Lawrence Restaurant Week, January 16-26, welcomes you to eat across Lawrence at over 40 locally-owned restaurants and cafés offering special menu features, tastings, and pairings.

Take a trip to Merchants Pub & Plate, Culinaria, Uplift Coffee Shop, and Bigg's Barbecue with blog author Vanessa Whiteside of One Delightful Life as she discovers what makes the Lawrence foodie scene one-of-a-kind.

The wait is over, foodies. Lawrence Restaurant Week, January 16-26, welcomes you to eat across Lawrence at over 40 locally-owned restaurants and cafés offering special menu features, tastings, and pairings. In anticipation of the week devoted to die-hard diners, I couldn’t resist dining at severa...

01/03/2025

The Lawrence Visitors Center at 812 Massachusetts Street will be closed tomorrow, January 4.

❄️ Stay warm and safe, Lawrence! ❄️

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! We’re so glad you’re here. 2025 is going to be a great year for live music in Lawrence, Kansas. We’re kicking the year off with a chance to get to know your local musicians a little better. Check out the latest live music best bets from I Heart Local Music.

Happy new year! We’re so glad you’re here! 2025 is going to be a great year for Lawrence live music. We’re kicking the year off with a chance to get to know your local musicians a little better. Here are our best best for live music in Lawrence this January.

12/30/2024

Looking forward a fresh start in 2025? We recommend booking a trip to lovely Lawrence, Kansas, complete with a relaxation session at Jalu Bathhouse. Go on, you deserve it. 🌞

https://www.explorelawrence.com/listing/jalu-bathhouse/7586/

12/29/2024

There's always something happening in Lawrence, Kansas! Here are 7 ideas for this week.

View more events here: https://www.explorelawrence.com/events/

12/26/2024

We're here for you when you're ready to explore Lawrence - day or night. The 2025 Unmistakably Lawrence Visitors Guide is here! Request your free copy: https://www.explorelawrence.com/plan-your-visit/visitors-guide/

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from Lawrence, Kansas. ❤

The Lawrence Visitors Center will be closed December 24-25. Wishing everyone a warm and wonderful week!

📷: .m.marshall

12/20/2024

Lucia’s holiday-themed pop-up Snowed Inn hosts dozens of decorations to illuminate the live music events and photo opportunities the venue has set up for Lawrence to enjoy.