The city of Lawrence is located just 45 minutes west of Kansas City and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. The city contains a wide range of exciting cultural experiences and boasts one of the most vibrant downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment districts in the Midwest. Many have called Massachusetts Street, or "Mass" to the locals, one of the most beautiful main streets in America.
Diversity of Lawrence
Lawrence is home to two universities: The University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Approximatley 28,000 students attend KU, which is ranked as one of the nation's most beautiful campuses. Haskell Indian Nations University is the nation's only inner-tribal university for Native Americans, representing more than 150 tribes from all across the country.
Not only do the local think highly of the Lawrence community, but Lawrence holds a special place in every visitor's heart. This tight-knit town is continually ranked in the Top Ten Best College Towns in America and has received many other national accolades. We can't wait for MACURH to fall in love with Lawrence, Kansas and all it has to offer.
