Lawrence Essential Info

Overview

Lawrence is a city in Kansas, USA that is situated along I-70, 35 miles west of Kansas City, and home to the University of Kansas. Lawrence provides a mix of academics, bohemia, and small-town Kansas kitsch.

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Basics

Best Time To Go

Apr-Sep

Current Time

Current Weather

57 °F

Partly Cloudy

Fun Facts

1. All cars entering the Lawrence city limits must sound their horns to warn the horses.
2. Within Lawrence city limits, it is illegal to wear a bee in your hat.
3. Lawrence is the default center of Google Earth on PCs.
4. Brian McClendon, the creator of Google Earth, lived in Lawrence as a child.
5. Dean and Sam Winchester, brothers of the Supernatural TV series, hail from Lawrence, and the city has been referenced numerous times throughout the show's history.

Popular Foods

1. Bourbon Barbecued Angus Strips
2. 15-layer lasagna