Lawrence is a small city in Kansas near Kansas City, MO home to the University of Kansas. Most museums are closed on Monday, so it was a perfect day to take a short drive into Kansas to see Lawrence and the university. The place is known for their college basketball. The city is also a great side trip from KC with a great combination of college town and small town feel.
The university is a classic land grant institution with great architecture and history. The large university is rather hilly with several bluffs overlooking the city and surrounding university. Many graduates live in KC and the surrounding area with proud Jayhawks showing off their college roots.
Downtown Lawrence has Massachusetts Street which is their main street with lots of shops, restaurants, and bars. Even on a Monday during summer break, the town was bustling with life. One gets the sense that a lot of people drive her just to walk around and enjoy a short day trip from larger cities nearby. The small town feel is very nice and reminds me of my college town in Flagstaff, AZ - only a lot warmer and much more humid!
Lawrence also has competing burger joints like any good college town. I chose the Burger Stand. This rather eclectic restaurant serves a solid burger and excellent fries. For lunch, I chose the Smoke Burger with applewood smoked bacon, smoked gouda, and chipotle ketchup. Get it? Smoke. They serve several types of french fries, but I chose the duck fat fries which were very good until the fat congeals at the bottom of the basket. Eat them fast with the parmesan garlic aioli! It was also $2 Free State Brewing pint day and early enough to walk off the buzz before heading back to KC.
I understand why a lot of students choose KU. With a rich sports scene and a vibrant small town atmosphere, this place is pretty cool. Please enjoy the rest of my pictures below.
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