About Lawrence
Our hometown began as an abolitionist haven. Today, Lawrence is a crossroads of culture, celebrating the artists and innovators who line its unmistakable legacy.
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Historic downtown adventures
Massachusetts Street consistently ranks as a top downtown strip. Between the surrounding blocks, you’ll find varied music venues, world-class dining, eclectic shopping, and all kinds of art spaces.
Get out and explore
Climb hills, travel trails, gaze across our big Kansas vistas. Lawrence is a favorite among cyclists and other outdoor adventurers looking to get out and get active.
![Students sit on a dock at Clinton Lake](/sites/homepage/files/images/2022/2104991_MK_ClintonLake_0.jpg)
Getting around
Lawrencians are never far from their next destination. Our bus system can get you almost anywhere in town, and we’re just a 45-minute drive to the Kansas City International Airport.
![A KU bus passes by Dyche Hall on Jayhawk Boulevard](/sites/homepage/files/images/2022/1903009_MK_FallCampusStudents.jpg)