Lawrence Kansas | Kansas Jayhawks National Champions!

Jayhawk fans the best ever!

If you didn't know it, Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas Jayhawks, 2008 Orange Bowl Champion and 2008 Men's Basketball National Champion. If you live in Lawrence, Kansas or visit Lawrence, KU's campus is a must see and must do. It is beautiful, the people are beautiful, and there is a lot to experience on the "hill."

Booth Family Hall of Athletics

Start your experience off with a visit to the Booth Family Hall of Athletics. Newly constructed only a couple of years ago, the Hall of Athletics houses all of the tradition of KU athletics, going back over 100 years. The setup is wonderful, it is housed in historic Allen Field House (the best place in the country to watch a basketball game) and it really is an enjoyable experience. No visit to the University of Kansas is complete without a visit here.

Natural History Museum/Spencer Museum of Art

As with any institution of higher learning, the University of Kansas is home to two fantastic museums. The Natural History Museum is three floors containing a glimpse into the world of the past. With items ranging from prehistoric dinosaurs to Native American arrowheads, a stroll through this museum will make any afternoon enjoyable.

Spencer Museum of Art is somewhat smaller than the Natural History Museum, but is home to many more traveling exhibits. As its name denotes, Spencer provides visitors and students alike to view and study great works of art right here in Lawrence, Kansas.

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas

When you are done reliving the past at the Booth Family Hall of Athletics and the Natural History Museum, walk over to the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and take in a speech from a some of the world's most influential people. Also built within the last ten years, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics serves as a gateway of higher learning for University of Kansas students and local citizens alike. Speakers include the likes of Tom Brokaw and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

Crimson and Blue at the University of Kansas

If you are coming to watch a game, tour a museum or study some art, remember to wear your crimson and blue, the official colors of the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Anything else and you'll stand out like a sore thumb!!