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Lawrence, KS

Lawrence, KS - City of the Arts
Voted "The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America" by the National Endowment for the Arts. Visit Lawrence's galleries, museums and alternative art spaces, and also to enjoy the community's diverse performing arts offerings, excellent restaurants and important historical museums and sites. Make The Lawrence Visitor Center your first stop and learn about its rich history and vital role in the civil war. www.visitlawrence.com

Downtown Lawrence
The historical downtown area of Lawrence, Kansas has dozens of fun shops for everyone’s taste. Whatever you want to shop for – downtown Lawrence has it. The restaurants are world class as well. The local cuisine provides diners with its staple barbeque as well as several other tasty choices.

jayhawkThe University of Kansas is also located just minutes away from the campground. This college town has everything from its championship athletic department to a night at the theatre. The energy of this community is contagious so be ready to have a good time no matter what your interests.


World's of Fun

Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun Amusement Parks
With over 200 rides, shows and attractions, it’s the place to be for fun!

Join in the fun at Worlds of Fun - from mild to wild rides, foot-stomping toe-tapping shows, sumptuous and savory taste treats and then visit Oceans of Fun for a splashing good time in a tropical paradise. Experience the legendary wooden roller coaster, the Timber Wolf and dare to discover why it’s one of the top coasters in the world. Raft through rugged rapids, drenching waterfalls, exploding geysers and churning lagoons on the Fury of the Nile.

www.worldsoffun.com


Spencer Museum

The University of Kansas Natural History Museum & Spencer Museum of Art
Come learn about the fantastic diversity of life on earth at the KU Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center.

Also, see the collection of art at the Spencer Museum of Art.


Antique Mall

Lawrence Antique Mall
Located in the heart of Downtown Lawrence, the Lawrence Antique Mall features hundreds of items from a wide variety of local dealers.

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Pendleton's

Pendleton’s KAW Valley Country Market - Fish Corn Maze
From April 1 - December 1 come pick your own vegetables and flowers or take a workshop to experiment and learn how to use flowers in your home. Be amazed at this fun, 10 acre corn maze.

www.pendletons.com


The Lied Center

The Lied Center of Kansas
Located on the campus of The University of Kansas, the Lied Center showcases world-class music, dance, and theatre performing arts. Check out their events calendar to view upcoming shows or call them at (785) 864-ARTS.

www.lied.ku.edu


Kansas Speedway

Kansas Speedway (NASCAR)
An impressive 75,000 seat speedway that accommodates both NASCAR and Indy-car racing. The Summer series includes the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup Series.

www.kansasspeedway.com


Sandstone Amphitheater

Sandstone Amphitheater
Sandstone Amphitheater (officially Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone) is an open-air entertainment venue in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Hundreds of Pop, Rock, Alternative and Country acts perform there each year.

www.sandstoneamp.com


Ag Hall of Fame

Agricultural Hall of Fame and The National Farmers Memorial
The National Agricultural Center is located in Bonner Springs, Kansas. This complex features the National Farmer's Memorial, National Agriculture Hall of Fame, Museum of Farming, Gallery of Rural Art, a turn-of-the-century rural village, Farm Town USA, complete with 1 mile nature trail, narrow-gauge miniature train, and picnic facilities.

www.kansastravel.org/agriculturalhalloffame.htm


Topeka Zoo

World Famous Topeka Zoological Park
Located in the heart of Gage Park, the Topeka Zoo has been a favorite destination for kids and adults alike since the 1930s. The Zoo features more than 380 animals admist acres of native horticulture. As you enter the Zoo, your passport to adventure will take you on a journey to innovative animal exhibits - you can go on safari in Lion’s Pride...enjoy the beautiful foliage of the tropics in the Tropical Rainforest...and interact with domestic animals in the popular Children’s Zoo.

www.topekazoo.org


Fort Leavenworth

Fort Leavenworth
The first city in Kansas invites you to step back in time. Explore the rich history of Leavenworth by visiting the Fort Leavenworth Historic Wayside Tour with audio recordings telling the history of that location. Fort Leavenworth is the oldest active U.S. Army post west of the Mississippi River.

www.garrison.leavenworth.army.mil


Holy-Field

Holy-Field Vineyards & Winery
Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery, a "growing" legend for producing award winning fine wines from the fertile soils of eastern Kansas. The bounty of the vines springs forth on fourteen beautiful acres tended under the personal touch of owners Les and Michelle Meyer. Holy-Field's ten grape varieties ripen to produce fifteen distinct wines.

www.holyfieldwinery.com


Cat Daddy

CatDaddy Guide & Tour-An Outdoor Adventure
Let Catdaddy guide you to the fish of your lifetime and get your Master Angler Award from the great state of Kansas! Enjoy a two day camping adventure on the Mighty Kansas River or one of our Many Fine Fishing Lakes.

www.catdaddyguideservices.com