Douglas district, Kansas, United States

Places to visit near Lawrence

Lawrence is a town in Douglas district, Kansas, United States, home to about 93,917 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 41 churches, 27 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 28 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Plymouth Congregational Church (1 km), Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church (1 km) and Watkins Museum of History (1 km).

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Lawrence at a glance

Location
Douglas district, Kansas, United States
Population
about 93,917
Coordinates
38.9717° N, 95.2352° W
Places within 50 km
171 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lawrence

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lawrence: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lawrence

59 churches within 100 km of Lawrence. The closest is Plymouth Congregational Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lawrence

38 parks within 100 km of Lawrence. The closest is Clinton Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lawrence

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lawrence. The closest is David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (2 km); the best-known is Clinton Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Lawrence

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lawrence. The closest is Douglas County Memorial of Honor (1 km); the best-known is Franklin's Fort (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lawrence

29 museums within 100 km of Lawrence. The closest is Watkins Museum of History (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lawrence

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lawrence. The closest is Mount Oread (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Lawrence

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lawrence
  2. 1 km North Lawrence Christian Church · church, Douglas
  3. 2 km Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church · church, Douglas
  4. 1 km Watkins Museum of History · museum, Douglas
  5. 1 km Spencer Museum of Art · museum, Douglas
  6. 1 km Plymouth Congregational Church · church, Douglas
  7. 1 km Back to Lawrence

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How to reach Lawrence

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    Within 15 km of Lawrence

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lawrence by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4159Plymouth Congregational Church (1 km)
    Parks2738Clinton Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1936David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2833Douglas County Memorial of Honor (1 km)
    Museums2229Watkins Museum of History (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1127Mount Oread (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1425Haskell Indian Nations University (5 km)
    Other attractions319Liberty Hall (1 km)
    Beaches & coast33Bloomington Beach (17 km)
    Waterfalls22Wakarusa River Falls (11 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City (51 km)
    Buddhist sites11Lao Buddhist Association of Olathe (46 km)

    Lawrence: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lawrence?

    Plymouth Congregational Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Watkins Museum of History (museum, about 1 km), North Lawrence Christian Church (church, about 1 km), Spencer Museum of Art (museum, about 2 km), Natural History Museum (museum, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lawrence?

    171 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 27 parks, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 forts & heritage, 22 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Lawrence?

    Plymouth Congregational Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lawrence?

    Clinton Park, about 1 km by road; Centennial Park (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lawrence?

    David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, about 2 km by road; Clinton Lake (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lawrence?

    Start in Lawrence, visit North Lawrence Christian Church, then Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, then Watkins Museum of History, then Spencer Museum of Art, then Plymouth Congregational Church, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lawrence?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Lawrence

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lawrence’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.