LAWRENCE

Lawrence is home to two popular public 18-hole golf courses: Eagle Bend and Alvamar. Eagle Bend was the site of the 2000 American Junior Golf Association Championship. Alvamar, which is consistently listed among the best 100 golf courses in the U.S. by Golf Digest, was called the "best maintained golf course in the United States" by Grounds Maintenance magazine... Lawrence is a diverse and multifaceted city that provides many of the amenities of a large metropolitan area, while still maintaining a strong sense of community. Located in Northeast Kansas, Lawrence is just 45 minutes west of Kansas City, and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. Lawrence offers a rich and fascinating history, a wide range of exciting cultural experiences, nationally recognized educational institutions, and some of the most unique and enjoyable shopping opportunities in the Midwest... Lawrence was founded in 1854 by the New England Emigrant Aid Society in an effort to keep the territory free from..

Primary location: Lawrence United States