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Where is Lawrence, Kansas, anyway?
KU's main campus is located in the city of Lawrence on a major
east-west turnpike, Interstate 70. Downtown Kansas City, Missouri,
is about 50 miles to the east, and Topeka, the state capital
of Kansas, is 22 miles to the west. Kansas Highway 10 connects
Lawrence to Overland Park, home of the KU Edwards Campus.
Kansas Highway 59 provides north-south access to Lawrence.
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Jayhawk Boulevard from the air
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About the KU campus
The KU campus is widely known as one of the most beautiful
in the country. It sits in the middle of Lawrence, atop Mount
Oread, the highest point for miles, and looks out over broad
valleys. Many campus buildings are built of native Kansas
limestone with roofs of red tile, giving the campus a beautiful
and uniquely unified appearance. The campus is richly planted
with trees, shrubs and flowers.
Campus event information and attractions
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There's always something going on at KU -- music, theater,
dance, art exhibits, lectures, speakers, museums...
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a youthful, thriving community, population more
than 80,000. Founded in 1854 as a small outpost on the banks
of the Kansas River, Lawrence retains many interesting reminders
of its colorful past. The tree-lined main street just a few
blocks from campus abounds with small shops, many of which
cater to student needs and interests. Other shopping centers
are nearby. The city has 32 public parks, three community
swimming pools, an arts center, a historical museum, a public
library, a community center, and active community education
and recreation programs.
About the region
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