The main downtown thoroughfare is lined with historic buildings, diverse restaurants, and shops.

Home of the University of Kansas Jayhawks, the state's largest basketball arena. Includes Booth Family Hall of Athletics, a modern museum featuring exhibits on the history of basketball and KU athletics.

Clinton State Park is a public recreation area located on the north shore of Clinton Lake at the western edge of Lawrence, Kansas, United States. The 1,500-acre state park lies on the north shore of Clinton Lake, known for its clear water and good channel catfish, walleye, and crappie fishing

The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is part of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute, a KU designated research center dedicated to the study of the life of the planet.