Lawrence / Kansas City KOA

City of the Arts

Voted “The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America” by the National Endowment for the Arts. Visit Lawrence’s galleries, museums and alternative art spaces, and also to enjoy the community’s diverse performing arts offerings, excellent restaurants and important historical museums and sites.
www.visitlawrence.com

Downtown Lawrence

Great shopping, art galleries, antiques, unusual dining and exciting nightlife where historic charm meets big city hustle and bustle in Downtown Lawrence.

Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun Amusement Parks

With over 200 rides, shows and attractions, it’s the place to be for fun! Join in the fun at Worlds of Fun - from mild to wild rides, foot-stomping toe-tapping shows, sumptuous and savory taste treats and then visit Oceans of Fun for a splashing good time in a tropical paradise. Experience the legendary wooden roller coaster, the Timber Wolf and dare to discover why it’s one of the top coasters in the world. Raft through rugged rapids, drenching waterfalls, exploding geysers and churning lagoons on the Fury of the Nile. No two rides are alike. Enjoy the million-gallon wave-pool or slide down the Aruba Tuba.
www.worldsoffun.com

The Woodlands - Greyhound and Horse Racing

The Woodlands is the only racing complex in the world to feature both greyhound and horse racing at separate facilities. With a fully enclosed, all-season grandstand, you can be part of the excitement of greyhound racing no matter what the weather. Fans can choose terraced, lower-level seating or enjoy upper-level viewing complete with elegant dining in the clubhouse.

Whether it’s the thundering rhythm of the thoroughbreds or the lightning-quick speed of the of the quarter horses, you’re sure to enjoy the action from anywhere you are - the grandstand, infield, apron, or inside the renowned clubhouse.

The University of Kansas Natural History Museum & Spencer Museum of Art

Come learn about the fantastic diversity of life on earth at the KU Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center.

Also, see the collection of art at the Spencer Museum of Art.

Argosy Gambling RiverBoat, Kansas City

Argosy Casino is located between Kansas City International Airport and Downtown Kansas City.

Lawrence Antique Mall

The Antique Mall is open daily.

University of Kansas Football “Big Blue Weekends”

Get all the information you need about the next game online.

Pendleton’s KAW Valley Country Market - Fish Corn Maze

From April 1 - December 1 come pick your own vegetables and flowers or take a workshop to experiment and learn how to use flowers in your home. Be amazed at this fun, 10 acre corn maze.
www.pendletons.com/index.shtml

The Lied Center of Kansas

Call the Lied Center of Kansas for series information or call (785) 864-ARTS.

New Kansas Speedway (NASCAR)

An impressive 75,000 seat speedway that can accommodate NASCAR and Indy-car racing. Summer 2002 features include Craftsman Truck Series, Bush Series, Winston Cup Series.
www.kansasspeedway.com

Sandstone Amphitheater

Nationally recognized performing artists. www.sandstonekc.com

Agricultural Hall of Fame and The National Farmers Memorial

The National Agricultural Center is located in Bonner Springs, Kansas. This complex features the National Farmer's Memorial, National Agriculture Hall of Fame, Museum of Farming, Gallery of Rural Art, a turn-of-the-century rural village, Farm Town USA, complete with 1 mile nature trail, narrow-gauge miniature train, and picnic facilities.

World Famous Topeka Zoological Park

Discover Apes, the Tropical Rain Forest, Lion's Pride, Security Benefit's Children's Zoo and Hill's Black Bear Woods at the Topeka Zoological Park.

Lawrence Visitor’s Center/Civil War History

Make The Lawrence Visitor Center your first stop and learn about its rich history and vital role in the civil war. Located at 402 N. 2nd Street.

Fort Leavenworth

The first city in Kansas invites you to step back in time. Explore the rich history of Leavenworth by visiting the Fort Leavenworth Historic Wayside Tour with audio recordings telling the history of that location. Fort Leavenworth is the oldest active U.S. Army post west of the Mississippi River.

The Roc Collection - Donnelly College

A historical record of Black Americans.

Holy-Field Vineyards & Winery

Winner of seven international awards in 2000.
www.holyfieldwinery.com

Clinton Lake

Go boating or fishing at Clinton Lake, then visit the Clinton Lake Museum on the west side of the lake in Bloomington Park.