Lawrence Community

Founded in 1854 by Free State partisans, the city of Lawrence has a population of approximately 81,000 in a friendly, small-town atmosphere with many of the attractions of a big city. Lawrence is a thriving multicultural community with an active interest in the university. The Lawrence community and KU are known for the art scene, specialty shops, coffee houses, restaurants, outdoor trails and other outdoor recreation, and its beautiful and historic downtown. For more information on living in Lawrence explore http://www.lawrencechamber.com/ or http://www.ku.edu/museums/. Lawrence is also less than 200 miles away from other large cities including Columbia, MO; Springfield, MO; Des Moines, IA; Omaha, NE; and Tulsa, OK and is less than 300 miles away from Oklahoma City, OK and St. Louis, MO.

Kansas City Community

Kansas City is just a 35-45 minute drive from Lawrence.  An energetic city forged by a rich history, Kansas City is brimming with activities to keep you entertained—eclectic cuisine, swinging jazz, one-of-a-kind museums, a thriving arts scene and fantastic shopping. Part of the city’s charm lies in its impressive network of parks and boulevards and of course, exquisite fountains. The world-renowned jazz legacy continues today in clubs throughout the city and the addition of the new “Sprint Center” has recently brought artists such as Elton John, Garth Brooks, and Dane Cook to the city.  For barbecue lovers, Kansas City’s signature food can be found at more than 100 barbecue establishments, but visitors also delight in restaurants of every ethnic origin.  Additionally, Kansas City is home to Royals baseball, Wizards Soccer and Chiefs football.   For additional information about the Kansas City area explore the Kansas City Star or www.visitkc.com.