With a diversified economy, affordable housing options, strong educational system, excellent parks and recreation, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene, it’s no wonder Lawrence, KS, finds itself ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. A quintessential college town, Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas and exudes creativity and youthful exuberance. Jayhawks are everywhere and seem to multiply during basketball season when the Rock Chalk chant flows out of Allen Fieldhouse as KU looks for another NCAA championship. The city is also home to the premiere tribal university in the U.S. Haskell Indian Nations University was founded in 1884 to serve students from federally recognized tribes. Educational excellence begins with a commitment to K-12 students with three National Blue Ribbon Schools and a host of innovative programming. The city has enjoyed significant growth over the past decade as more and more people discover all Lawrence has to offer. Read more>
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