Situated in northeastern Kansas, about twenty-five miles east of Topeka, Lawrence is the seat of Douglas County. The city was founded along the banks of the Kansas and Wakarusa rivers in 1854, and named after Amos Adams Lawrence, a prominent politician and anti-slavery partisan.
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A guide to city services is offered on its official site. Online resources include downloadable forms, web applications, online payments of water bills, traffic and parking fines and the city's domestic partnership registry, as well as the ability to register for municipal recreational activities, and other services.
http://www.lawrenceks.org/
The city's business membership organization gives information about its membership, programs and leadership, along with a business directory, and guide to visitors and those who are considering relocating to Lawrence, Kansas.
http://www.lawrencechamber.com/
Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau
Organized to promote travel and tourism in the city, the Bureau provides a meeting and tour planner, as well as a guide to the city, including suggestions on where to stay, go and eat, what to do, and where to shop.
http://www.visitlawrence.com/
The web edition of the Lawrence Journal-World, a print newspaper based in Lawrence, Kansas covers the latest news across the city and state, as well as national and world breaking news and headlines, sports coverage, arts and entertainment highlights, lifestyle section, opinion columns, multimedia section, marketplace and classified ads.
http://www.ljworld.com/
Learn about Choice Hotel reward and privilege programs. Find rates and amenities specific to the Lawrence Quality Inn location.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-lawrence-kansas-KS082
Contains information about amenities, rates, rooms and reservations at this hotel which is located in Lawrence.
http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-lawrence-kansas-KS153
KU ois a public research and educational institution that offers undergraduate and graduate programs as well as distance and continuing education. The website does not only boasts the University's academics but also it's research and outreach programs. Aside from admissions and facilities information, the website also provides information on giving support to KU and resources for students, parents, faculty and staff, alumni, news media and more.
http://www.ku.edu/
