A Northeast Kansas Travel Story
It was early spring as we drove through the main intersection of Lawrence, Kansas. We banged a right onto Massachusetts Street, named by the abolitionist “New England Emigrant Aid Society” in 1854. I…
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Tag: Downtown
Step Right Up to the 16th Annual Lawrence Busker Festival: A Circus on the Streets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Downtown Lawrence, KS – The quirky and eccentric town of Lawrence, Kansas, is gearing up for the 16th Annual Lawrence Busker Festival presented by Free State Beer, scheduled to…
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Mid Summer Night on Mass
Reimagined Downtown Summer Sale debuts on June 23rd The long-standing Summer Sidewalk Sale has been reimagined by Downtown Lawrence, Inc. (DLI) with a new, earlier date of June 23rd and a new name:…
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Postcards from Kansas
There’s nothing plain about the plains of Kansas. Centrally located in the U.S., the Sunflower State is where American heritage and culture converge on many fronts. Named for the Native Americans who…
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Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Midwest
Each year, Livability publishes our research-based Top 100 Best Places to Live in America. The list is based on more than 50 data points and examines more than 2,000 cities to rank the best places to…
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This is Your State's Best College Town
Back to school Think of college towns and green campuses, manicured lawns, great halls and grand libraries spring to mind. However, there's more to these stunning and studious places. From tiny…
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Lawrence Busker Festival Set to Take the City by Storm
Lawrence, KS – The Lawrence Busker Festival is set to return for its annual event, bringing with it a host of talented street performers from around the world. The festival, now in its 15th year…
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The Most Romantic City in Every State
This Valentine's Day hit the open road with your honey and explore the most romantic cities around the country. Valentine’s Day is upon us and you’re probably looking for something to do to make the…
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Lawrence PRIDE launches, upcoming events include Queer Prom
Lawrence, Kansas – Our community finally has its own PRIDE organization! Lawrence PRIDE aims to promote equality, visibility, and acceptance for all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation…
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6 U.S. College Towns That You Don't Need to Be in School to Love
When you think of a college town, a place overrun with football games, bar crawls, and twenty-somethings who don't know how to handle their alcohol may come to mind. However, some of these collegiate…
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