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Lawrence, KS is a vibrant and lively city located in the northeastern part of Kansas. It's known for its lively arts and culture scene, excellent dining options, and numerous outdoor activities. Visitors to Lawrence can enjoy visiting the University of Kansas campus, explore the city's many museums and galleries, take advantage of all the shopping opportunities, or just stroll along the Riverfront Park. There are also plenty of festivals and events throughout the year which add to the city's appeal. Reviews of Lawrence often note that it offers a friendly atmosphere, good restaurants, interesting attractions, and plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. With so much to do in such an affordable city, it’s no wonder that Lawrence is becoming a popular destination for tourists from all over.
based on 19 ReviewsGet to know Lawrence with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lawrence
Lawrence is a great town - 6/14/2015
I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college town so there is always a lot going on, the crime is low and there is a great downtown with lots of restaurants and bars. The downside is the Kansas weather is unpredictable and sales and property taxes are high and keep getting higher all the time. Lawrence has the most amazing dog park I have ever seen in my life, so if you are a dog lover, Lawrence is for you. It is also the most liberal town in Kansas, which works for me!
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Lawrence Sucks! - 6/20/2012
While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be real for a minute here: We're talking about a small town in pig's knuckle Kansas and not Paris or NYC. Many of KU's students think KU is on the same level as Princeton or Harvard and they're sadly mistaken. The students I instructed as a GTA had come from behind a plow, were partying at KU for four to seven years, and then returning to the plow after graduation. I suppose for many of them Lawrence was "the big time."
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Young and Liberal in a Sea of Red - 2/6/2010
Lawrence is the most liberal city in Kansas. It is a college town with a rich history and great vibe. I was raised in Lawrence, but would have preferred to grow up near some mountains or the ocean; however, the place has great schools. Kansas City Metro isn't too far away and makes for great entertainment on the weekends; although, the city of Lawrence has a few great places to enjoy for a night
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Liberal Mecca in Conservative state - 5/8/2009
While the weather in Kansas is atrocious, life in Lawrence, KS is quite pleasant. The town is filled with local music, art and shops. It is easy to get involve in community planning, and you can really make your opinions heard. It is a college town, so most of the jobs are University oriented. It is also becoming a bedroom community for Kansas City, but hopefully that trend is coming to a
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Lawrence is a wonderful, eclectic, vibrant, friend - 11/24/2008
With 2 universities and a young population, this city is full of life and very little crime. Downtown is amazing and always so many things and people to see and watch. It's amazing and I'm sad to have to move away. I just hope I can eventually find somewhere that is even as close to as awesome as this city has
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extremes - 4/13/2008
it gets really hot (100) in the summer and really cold in the winter (10)
also it might snow, thunderstorm and be sunny all in one
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Lawrence - 8/1/2007
I lived in Lawrence for 2 years. I enjoyed the time I lived in Lawrence.
I've listed the pros and cons about the town.
Pros
1. very pretty town 2. Mass Street has many great stores 3. KU has a pretty campus 4. nice people 5. very low crime rate
Cons
1. awful job market 2. limited cultural scene 3. crazy traffic when KU is in session 4. KU has a reputation for being a party school so be careful in what part of town you choose to live in unless you enjoy listening to constant partying 5. home prices and rent tend to be a bit pricey compared to many other places in the
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What is Lawrence? - 7/15/2007
I have lived here for 30 years and it is still the same. Nothing changes. Everything is for the good of KU not the good of the people that live here. If you don't have a collage anything you have a nothing chance of getting a job. The schools are the same if KU is out for a day, a week, or a month so is the public schools. NO child care in this city and if you have to stay home to take care a your children because KU is out you are fired! But if you are young and daddy pays for everything then you can miss work to go home to see daddy and not get fired because you are the reason Lawrence is even still around. If there was no KU there would be no Lawrence!! Do not move here and if you are here get out now and don't look
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