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
Love the town, hate the people - 6/6/2007
The people here in Lawrence are horrible, yuppies up the wazoo, partying all the time. Horrible job market, tons of potholes, police everywhere, and bad, congested traffic for such a smalll (relatively) city....however having said that, the city itself is very beautiful, lots of scenic walking and bike paths, the KU campus itself is breathtaking, and lots of hills. But yeah I cannot wait to get out of this city and move to Texas.
Oh and the JayHawks
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my obervations after 20 years in town - 5/30/2007
Lawrence is a very nice city and a good place to live. It has signficant historical significance. The weather stinks and traffic can be a hassle when the students are around. Politics are very liberal and KU is the only game in
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What's the difference between Topeka and yogurt? - 12/7/2006
Lawrence is home to a large state university, which has strong music and sports programs. This means there are lots of musical performances and games to go, which appeal to most age groups. Lawrence also has an art scene, as well as a strong Parks and Rec Department, which offers a variety of classes. Some examples are Beer Tasting and Belly Dancing! If you're looking for culture in Kansas, this is your
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Costs of housing continues to climb - 7/27/2006
Housing costs continue to rise due to significant demand from those who commute to greater Kansas City metro area or Topeka where housing costs remain lower but are not as much a great place to live. Property taxes are
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sucks - 6/19/2006
I don't like Lawrence...lots of flooding in the streets everytime it rains b/c the guttering is inadequate, lots of potholes (b/c of the flooding mostly), heavy traffic for such a relatively small town and all of the fastfood places are SLOW SLOW SLOW. KU sucks ass for non-traditional students. There are some good things and lots of people love it here, I'm just not one of them. There are some good trails to walk or ride your bike and b/c a lot of people do that, it's a fairly bike friendly town. The recycling options are also
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Midwest oasis - 6/5/2006
Lawrence is a great community with plenty of interesting people, but it's not as progressive as they like to consider themselves to
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Lawrence: Pros and Cons - 5/11/2006
Lawrence suprised me, its a beautiful town. The town has a number of nice
parks, lots of trees and Mass Street offers many great stores to shop from.
The people are very nice. Plus, your an easy drive to Topeka or KC. Lawrence
also has a good music scene. It is a nice town to raise a family in. Great
weather. Low Crime rate.
Cons:the town lacks for quality rests(very few good ones). Very weak job
market. Pick wisely the area you live in, unless you enjoy listening to KU
kids partying all the time.
I enjoyed the time I lived in Lawrence.
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Race Relations - 1/24/2006
Hi Steve, I have to say that your comments were very helpful to me. I have to know how you feel race relations are in your area. I am a single black woman with one young son, and undoubtedly concerned about our safety where ever we go. I am from Minnesota, and the way people treat one another is considered "Minnesota nice", but I have yet to really know what they are talking about; being fearful of me because of the color of my skin does not translate into being nice to me. Any comments are welcomed.
Thank you,
Chris
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You're not in Kansas - 6/11/2005
This is a fantastic place to live. Been here since 1993 and teaching at the University of Kansas. We have a fantastic main stree (Massachusetts), no mall, and have successfully fought off a second Wal-Mart. Lots of arts stuff going on, a great university performing arts center, and just a great quality of life. It's getting expensive though for housing, and there are (IMHO) too many people moving in who work in Kansas City and Topeka - making us more of a bedroom community. I just got back from a walk down Mass on a Saturday evening - lots of people out. Lots of great restaurants (Thai, Ethiopian, Chinese, Japanese, steak houses, BBQ places - esp Vermont Street BBQ - "regular" food, Indian, Vietnamese). Need a big city - Kansas City is 35 minutes away (at least to the western burbs). Laid back, pleasant, and the only county to vote democrat in a 3-state tier (in 2004 - Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma). Proud people - lots of history (the civil war started here), the KU Jayhawks,
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