Arts & Eateries

Tucked in among boutiques are a variety of galleries featuring museum-quality artwork. Find creative sculptures outdoors in Downtown Lawrence by local and regional artists along with special crafts that express heart of region. Head over to University of Kansas campus for a spin around one of its four museums, including Spencer Museum of Art; known as one of top teaching museums in nation. The restaurants and coffee shops in Lawrence are enough to tempt any palette. Relax outside for lunch on a patio and experience downtown scene while enjoying tasty treats or find a variety of fine dining options around town.

Relax At A Day Spa, Then Hit The Clubs At Night

Spoil yourself at one of Lawrence's several day spas that offer a wide selection of services to help you unwind before a night on town. Lawrence is known by some in music circles as "New Seattle," because of new talented musicians who call small town home. Downtown Lawrence is filled with lively clubs featuring a blend of music nightly.

Those who enjoy Broadway shows and live performances will find a hosts concerts, plays, dance performances and Broadway shows offered at University of Kansas Lied Center. The state-of-the-art performing arts center adds a big city touch to area with its many fabulous shows features throughout year.

B&B Or Guest Ranch?

To capture spirit of Lawrence you can stay close to action at Halcyon House Bed and Breakfast located in a restored home a few blocks from university and downtown Lawrence. If you prefer more peace and quiet try Circle S Ranch. This working guest ranch located a few minutes north of Downtown Lawrence, offer guests wide open space that make a trip to Kansas one to remember. Call 1-800-625-2839 for details on Circle S Ranch & 1-888-441-0314 for reservations at Halcyon House Bed and Breakfast.

To order a Lawrence Visitor's Guide send an email to visinfo@visitlawrence.com or call toll-free 1-888-LAW-KANS.

With Warren River Expeditions, Inc. we have choice of 5, 6, and 10 day white water rafting trips on Idaho's Main Salmon and Middle Fork of Main Salmon rivers. It's said that both of these rivers are arguably two of finest white water experiences in world. We found out there's nothing like rush of heading down river and finding ancient rock drawings around bend. To imagine we traveled along same path as Lewis & Clark adds a special touch to experience.

In addition to Warren River Expeditions, Inc. standard river trips they also offer specialty trips like Seniors only lodge stay trips, family rafting trips, Intergenerational trips, fly fishing trips, kayak workshops, and popular women's only trips. The best part of trip is "Great food, Great friends, and Great fun" we enjoyed with our fellow rafters. The guides also kept us entertained with historical background of area, and pointed natural sites along way.

To plan you own white water rafting trip with Warren River Expeditions, Inc. visit http://www.RaftIdaho.com. Warren River Expeditions, Inc. can be reached at 1-800-765-0421, or by email at: SalmonRiver@RaftIdaho.com. Visit www.usatravelmagazine.com to discover more adventures across nation.