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Destinations

A collection of the best family-friendly places in and around Lawrence, Kansas

A day at the pool
July 05, 2007

For an adult whose body has seen better days, going to the swimming pool is pretty much the same thing as going out in public naked.


What we did for our summer vacation
June 30, 2007

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If you journey off of I-70, Missouri is kind of nice.


Destination: Old Prairie Town
June 11, 2007

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A quaint but noisy attraction near downtown Topeka.


The 'Rope Pyramid'
November 14, 2006

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New climbing structure at city park


The T-Rex Cafe
August 14, 2006

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Who needs Vegas? Complete sensory overload is just 45 minutes away!


The Lawrence Visitors Center
July 27, 2006

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It ain't "A Day Out With Thomas," but it has big trains, up close - for free.


Toy and Miniature Museum
May 30, 2006

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Because doll houses are cool


Atchison
May 23, 2006

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Beautiful trees, cheap ice cream and monks.


The Deanna Rose Farm
May 16, 2006

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Good old-fashioned fun - for free!


The Henrys' Plant Farm
April 25, 2006

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Shop for flowers, relax with family


The Topeka Zoo/ Gage Park
April 13, 2006

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For those looking for the more leisurely zoo experience


The Sensory Garden
March 29, 2006

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Listen, touch, smell...


Spring Break Kansas
March 22, 2006

Ideas for your next trip in our great state


Kansas Museum of History
March 16, 2006

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An indoor/outdoor history destination designed with the family in mind


Madame Hatter's Tea Room
March 08, 2006

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Pet World
February 17, 2006

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An easy outing for little animal lovers


Spring Break Cottonwood Falls!
February 07, 2006

If you're like me, you don't have a big trip planned for spring break this year....


Theater for Young America
February 04, 2006

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September's feature: Go Dog Go


Sun Fire Ceramics
January 30, 2006

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If you do it, do it right


Clinton Overlook & Nature's Way Discovery Trail
January 26, 2006

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A family hiking extravaganza for children of all ages.


Wonderscope Children's Museum
January 26, 2006

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A just-for-kids museum in Shawnee, Kansas.


Rudy's Pizzeria
January 26, 2006

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Don't miss the Wednesday special.


Lawrence Gymnastics Academy Open Gym
January 26, 2006

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Fun and exercise west-side style.


Toddler Open Gym
January 26, 2006

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This cabin fever solution is only a dollar away.


Prairie Park Nature Center
January 26, 2006

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One of the best deals going.


Cabela's
January 26, 2006

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Fun or scary? It's all how you look at it.


Sundays at Yello Sub
January 26, 2006

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Three words: kids eat free.


The Reading Reptile
January 26, 2006

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Read dammit!


The Oz Museum
January 26, 2006

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Your chance to follow the yellow-brick road.


Campus Crawling in the Off Season
December 27, 2005

When the students are away, families can play


"T"raveling to the Prairie Park Nature Center
November 22, 2005

By Rachel Myslivy... An outing that's doable with two toddlers in tow.




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