Downtown Lawrence Kansas
Laurel Nagengast
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Laurel Nagengast

The Marketing Content Manager at eXplore Lawrence, Laurel Nagengast is an avid fantasy reader, a chronic dabbler in new hobbies, and a big fan of her dog and two cats.

Top spots to grab a slice of pie in Lawrence, Kansas

If you're anything like me, you're a big fan of sweet and savory pie. It's one of the best comfort foods ever created. Looking for great pie in Lawrence, Kansas? Look no further—I've compiled a list of some of the best pie spots in the area. Ladybird Diner If you stop a local on the street in…

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8 Places to See Spring Flowers in Lawrence, Kansas

After a long, Kansas winter, there's no better feeling than seeing bright blooms pop up from the ground and colorful buds burst open on trees. In Lawrence, we're blessed to have quite a few spots to view stunning flowers that herald the arrival of springtime. Whether you're looking for a photo op or…

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Celebrating Black History Month in Lawrence, Kansas

February is Black History Month, and Black history is Lawrence's history. In honor of this important commemorative holiday, we've compiled a list of just a few of the ways you can celebrate Black History Month here in Douglas County. Read on below for recommendations of historic sites to visit…

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5 Festive Events Not to Miss this Holiday Season

There's nowhere like Lawrence, Kansas, during the holiday season! While lots of folks know we have one of the most unique Christmas parades in the nation, the fun doesn't stop there. Every weekend starting at the end of November all the way until Christmas is packed with fun festivities for the…

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Kickstart the Holiday Season in Lawrence, Kansas

I love humans. As we enter the darkest time of the year, our natural inclination is to spread as much light and cheer as possible. A time which can easily dampen spirits becomes a celebration of family, friends, and adorning the ordinary. It's a time for good food and good company and for taking the…

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The Insider's Guide to the Kaw Valley Farm Tour

All around the Kaw River Valley, 39 unique farms are preparing for carloads of curious minds from near and far to arrive and see what they have to offer on October 5-6, 2024. This is the 20th Annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour, and it’s the ultimate agritourism event in Kansas. The list of farms ranges…

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The Quest for Lawrence's Best Burger

As a burger lover, I know there are a lot of good burgers in Lawrence. And everyone has their favorites. If you ask the question "Where's the best burger in Lawrence, Kansas?" on a Facebook community page or on the Lawrence subreddit, you're going to get a lot of different opinions. So as far as I'm…

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The Dog-Friendliest Places in Lawrence

Welcome to the dog blog. In honor of the Dog Days of Summer, I've set out to find some of the dog-friendliest places to visit in Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence is generally a dog-friendly city, but it's always good to know where you and your pup will be greeted most enthusiastically. Here are my…

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