Lawrence is situated on the banks of the Kansas River amidst the rolling hills of eastern Kansas. The home of the University of Kansas, this small Midwestern community is filled with uncommon amenities. History, culture and geographic beauty abound to make Lawrence intriguing, and unusually cosmopolitan for its size.

You may be surprised to find a major art museum in Lawrence, a city of 82,000. And, a Natural History Museum and art museum with collections among the world's best. Or, to learn that Rand McNally's Places Rated Almanac, puts Lawrence first in the arts among cities of 100,000 or less.

Located just 25 minutes from Topeka, the state capital, and 40 minutes from Kansas City along I-70, Lawrence is a getaway destination that's funky, friendly and somewhat unexpected.

Downtown Lawrence, with its main street named after the Lawrence settlers' home state of Massachusetts, still clearly retains its charm and historic flavor. Within a few walkable blocks, you can enjoy more than 75 locally-owned galleries, unique specialty shops and cafes amidst a backdrop of lush trees and a vibrance reserved for college towns.

Lawrence also boasts nationally recognized golf facilities, two recreational lakes within a 30 minute drive, 40 attractively landscaped parks featuring diversions like Frisbee golf and more than 50 miles of hiking & biking trails that run throughout the city's parks system and connect Clinton Lake to the Kansas River trails for the outdoor adventurer.

Check out www.visitlawrence.com to plan your next getaway. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised.