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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EXPLORE LAWRENCE RELEASES 2023 UNMISTAKABLY LAWRENCE VISITORS GUIDE
LAWRENCE, KS – eXplore Lawrence is proud to announce the release of the 2023 Unmistakably Lawrence Visitors Guide. The guide is the premier printed piece for inspiring travel planning to and within…
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A Colorful Past and Present in Lawrence, Kansas
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of what many deem a “flyover state” lies a small, bustling metropolis. With a colorful history and even more colorful present, the university town of Lawrence, KS has…
Read MoreFun Kid-Tested Things to Do in Kansas
During a recent Kansas road trip, my kids (aged 6 and 10) and I visited three cities: Lawrence, Topeka and Manhattan. Each of these cities are within about 45-60 minutes drive of each other, making…
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EXPLORE LAWRENCE HAS LAUNCHED THE LAWRENCE BUCKET LIST PASS
The mobile pass will drive traffic to local businesses and provide discounts and chances to win prizes for participants Lawrence, KS, September 1, 2022 - eXplore Lawrence, the official tourism…
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A Visit to Haskell
Haskell Institute, founded as United States Indian Industrial Training, was an Indian boarding school in Lawrence, Kansas that was established in 1884. During the boarding school era, children were…
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History, culture, and basketball: 7 stops on a road trip to Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, known as “LFK” among locals (you’ll have to guess what the “F” stands for), is a hidden gem tucked into the gently rolling hills of eastern Kansas—though word about this progressive…
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2022 UNMISTAKABLY LAWRENCE VISITORS GUIDE AVAILABLE NOW
LAWRENCE, KS – Today, eXplore Lawrence announced the release of the 2022 Unmistakably Lawrence Visitors Guide. The guide serves as the premier printed piece for inspiring travel planning to and within…
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EXPLORE LAWRENCE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND VIBE VIDEOS
LAWRENCE, KS - eXplore Lawrence, the official Destination Marketing Organization for Lawrence, Kansas, has launched explorelawrence.com. The mobile-first site engages and inspires visitors with…
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The 50 Best College Towns in America
Small Town Vibe, Big City Fun The students are back, colorful leaves are blowing across the quad and tailgating season is in full swing: there's simply no better time to visit a college town than…
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