Guidebook for Lawrence
Food Scene
Wheatfields Bakery Cafe
904 Vermont StIt's amazing - one of the 8 culinary wonders of Kansas.
The Clinton Store is a must visit!! During the summer weekdays this historic general store sells ice cream, sodas, candy bars, and camping essentials. On Friday & Saturday nights, the owner, Loren Bladwin, serves the home-cooked recipes from his Grandma. It is a real treat...if you can find a seat!
The Clinton Store
598 N 1190 RdThe Clinton Store is a must visit!! During the summer weekdays this historic general store sells ice cream, sodas, candy bars, and camping essentials. On Friday & Saturday nights, the owner, Loren Bladwin, serves the home-cooked recipes from his Grandma. It is a real treat...if you can find a seat!
A Lawrence icon! One of the oldest post-prohibition breweries offering incredible food, often locally sourced, and beers that are sure to be some of the best you've had.
65 locals recommend
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts StA Lawrence icon! One of the oldest post-prohibition breweries offering incredible food, often locally sourced, and beers that are sure to be some of the best you've had.
Cajun cooking in the heart of Lawrence. The catfish po'boy, gumbo, hushpuppies, and all of their cakes are delicious.
13 locals recommend
Terrebonne Po' Boys
845 Vermont StCajun cooking in the heart of Lawrence. The catfish po'boy, gumbo, hushpuppies, and all of their cakes are delicious.
Culinaria is a spot for foodies. The menu boasts creative options for snacks, drinks, meals, and desserts. This is a casual upscale place with friendly and welcoming service.
9 locals recommend
Culinaria
512 E 9th StCulinaria is a spot for foodies. The menu boasts creative options for snacks, drinks, meals, and desserts. This is a casual upscale place with friendly and welcoming service.
Alchemy Coffee & Bake House
816 Massachusetts StFancy coffees and pastries.
Parks & Nature
We're out on the peninsula so the lake surrounds our property one 3 sides. Great for swimming, biking, frisbee golf, and hiking. It's also one of the top birding hotspots in the nation.
45 locals recommend
Clinton Lake
We're out on the peninsula so the lake surrounds our property one 3 sides. Great for swimming, biking, frisbee golf, and hiking. It's also one of the top birding hotspots in the nation.
Entertainment & Activities
Bloomington Beach
700 N 1190 RdThe swimming beach at Clinton Lake.
Arts & Culture
This is a lovely little museum that documents the history of this region with vital connections to the surrounding communities, including Lawrence, KS, and to the Underground Railroad.
Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum
716 North 1190 RoadThis is a lovely little museum that documents the history of this region with vital connections to the surrounding communities, including Lawrence, KS, and to the Underground Railroad.
Amy's grandma used to take her here when she was a kid, it is still one of her favorite places to spend a rainy day in Lawrence.
21 locals recommend
KU Natural History Museum--Dyche Hall
1345 Jayhawk BlvdAmy's grandma used to take her here when she was a kid, it is still one of her favorite places to spend a rainy day in Lawrence.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious cocktails and fun food options with an outdoor patio!
11 locals recommend
Bon Bon Restaurant
804 Pennsylvania StreetDelicious cocktails and fun food options with an outdoor patio!
Essentials
Our local grocery co-op. Open to the public and sells the finest organic and local food in town.
30 locals recommend
The Merc Co+op
901 Iowa StOur local grocery co-op. Open to the public and sells the finest organic and local food in town.