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Lawrence Islands Facts
| Country | USA (United States of America) |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Douglas County |
| Total Area | 28.7 sq miles |
| Lat Long Coordinates | 38.9717º N, 95.2350º W |
| Time Zone | CST (UTC−06:00) |
| Demonyms | Kansan |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Language | English |
| Major Religion | Roman Catholic, Christian |
| Museums | Museum of Natural History,Spencer Museum of Art,Booth Family Hall of Athletics |
| Universities | The University of Kansas |
| Official Website | www.ci.lawrence.ks.us/ |
Lawrence is a city in the U.S state of Kansas. It was founded in 1854 for the New England Emigrant Aid Company, by Charles Robinson.
The pro-slavery Quantrill’s Raiders burned the city in 1863 killing150 citizens. The city then later developed turning these historic buildings into restaurants and boutiques. It is the river city in Douglas County and also the county seat of Douglas County.
Hotels:
The city hotels that offer comfy accommodation and mouth-watering dishes make these hotels the favorites of the tourists. The special care they show for their guests is their highlight. SpringHill Suites Lawrence, Halcyon House, Eldridge Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Lawrence, Hampton Inn Lawrence, Baymont Inn Lawrence, Econo Lodge, Golden Rule Motel, Holiday Inn Lawrence, Motel 6 Lawrence, Best Value Hallmark Inn and Quality Inn are the famous hotels in the city.
Transportation:
The city has a transportation system, which is really commendable. The bus service in the city is the main common means of transportation in the city. Lawrence County Airport serves the city. Cars and taxis are the other means to travel within the city.
Places of Attraction:
Bowersock Dam, KU Natural History Museum, the Spencer Museum of Art that displays collection of paintings, sculptures and photography, Fire Station No 4- a stone barn where runaway slaves hid in 1800s are the historically important places in the city. Boating, swimming, fishing and camping in Clinton Lake are really amazing. The city also offers a variety of mountain biking venues, including the trails at Clinton Lake and the river trails by the Kansas River, which gives an everlasting memory to the visitors.
Educational institute in Lawrence
| Bishop Seabury Academy | Liberty Memorial Central Middle School |
| Free State High School | Raintree Montessori School |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | Southwest Middle School |
| Lawrence High School | University of Kansas |
| Lawrence Public Library | Veritas Christian School |
Hospital in Lawrence
| Lawrence Memorial | Ranjbar Orthodontics |
Hotel in Lawrence
| Best Western Lawrence | Hampton Inn Lawrence |
| Comfort Inn & Suites | Virginia inn |
Parks in Lawrence
| Broken Arrow Park | Lyons Park |
| Burcham Park | Martin Park |
| Centennial Park | Naismith Valley Park |
| Deerfield Park | Perry Park |
| DeVictor Park | Riverfront Park |
| Holcom Park Recreation Center | Sesquicentennial Point |
| Lawrence Nature Park |
Point of interest in Lawrence
| 23rd Street Brewery | Lawrence Country Club |
| Alchemy Coffee & Bake House | LAWRENCE KIA |
| Alvamar Country Club | Memorial Stadium |
| BKB Leather | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Burger King | Orchards Golf and FootGolf by CobbleStone |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | QuikTrip |
| DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant | Set’em Up Jacks |
| Eagle Bend Golf Course | Skin Illustrations Tattoos & Hairdoos |
| Hastings Entertainment | Slow Ride Roadhouse |
| Hobby Lobby | The Burger Stand at The Casbah |
| Howard Pine’s Garden Center | The Granada |
| Kmart Distribution Center | The Salty Iguana |
| Lawrence Arts Center |
Religion in Lawrence
| Corpus Christi Catholic Church | Immanuel Lutheran Church |
| Grace Evangelical Presbyterian |
Shopping Center in Lawrence
| Dillons | The Home Depot |
| Menards | The Malls Shopping Center |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | Walmart Supercenter |
| The Community Mercantile |
Theater in Lawrence
| Liberty Hall | Regal Cinemas Southwind 12 |
| Lied Center of Kansas |
