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Lawrence, KS
El Mezcal is one of Lawrence, KS.

1. El Mezcal

804 Iowa St (near 9th St.), Lawrence, KS
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: If you're going with a group of six or more, order two small bowls of white queso—same price as the large but oh so much easier to reach (and trust me, you'll want to have easy access).

Papa Keno's is one of Lawrence, KS.

2. Papa Keno's

8.3
837 Massachusetts St (Near 11th St.), Lawrence, KS
Pizzeria · Downtown Lawrence, Kansas · 23 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: Go for a slice of their amazingly thin crusted pizza (they're as big as old-school lunch trays!). You can opt for specialty, but the classic cheese will fill you up nicely.

Jackpot Saloon & Music Hall is one of Lawrence, KS.

3. Jackpot Saloon & Music Hall

943 Massachusetts St (10th St), Lawrence, KS
Bar · Oread · 18 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: An intimate but super fun place to see local or up-and-coming bands as they make their way cross-country. Usually a cover, but it stays below $10.

4. Tad's Shaved Ice

7.2
939 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS
Ice Cream Parlor · Sunset Hills · 7 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: So, so, so many sno cone flavors at this miniature playhouse of a dessert stand. But peaches n' cream or strawberries n' cream will always (always) be your best bet.

5. Lawrence Public Library

8.9
707 Vermont St (7th and Vermont), Lawrence, KS
Library · 13 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: One should, without a doubt, sign up for the summer reading program and force any children or younger siblings to do the same, be it against their will or through coercion.

Dusty Bookshelf is one of Lawrence, KS.

6. Dusty Bookshelf

8.3
708 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS
Bookstore · 9 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: Great (independent) store for used books. Watch out if you're allergic to cats, though—theres's a resident big&fat specimen.

7. Half Price Books

1519 W 23rd St, Lawrence, KS
Bookstore · 3 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: Maybe you're selling out by searching their stacks, but you're finding some sick deals on used books. Before every road trip, plane ride or vacation, hit. it. up.

Quinton's Bar & Deli is one of Lawrence, KS.

8. Quinton's Bar & Deli

5.9
615 Massachusetts St (btwn 6th & 7th St.), Lawrence, KS
Bar · 36 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: Get soup+half-sandwich deal w/ the turkey/avocado/bacon sandwich & a side of cream of broccoli soup. And sit in a booth. So good.

Wheatfields is one of Lawrence, KS.

9. Wheatfields

8.7
904 Vermont St (9th St.), Lawrence, KS
Bakery · Oread · 42 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: Skip the food and feast, instead, on their freshly made breads. The mini ciabatta loaves are especially noteworthy, but the rotating specials are also worth a glance.

La Prima Tazza is one of Lawrence, KS.

10. La Prima Tazza

8.5
638 Massachusetts St (at 7th St.), Lawrence, KS
Coffee Shop · 28 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: Get the Iced Moroccan if you're into that sort of thing—& even if you're not. Though I scoff at flavored coffee on the reg, I must concede that this rules. Even better, hit up 2ferTues. w/ a friend.

11. Penny Annie's Sweet Shoppe

845 Massachusetts St (9th), Lawrence, KS
Ice Cream Parlor · 1 tip
The Burger Stand at The Casbah is one of Lawrence, KS.

12. The Burger Stand at The Casbah

9.2
803 Massachusetts St (at 8th St.), Lawrence, KS
Burger Joint · 108 tips and reviews

Lisa H.Lisa Hilmes: Classic Burger, Side of Truffle Fries

Esquina is one of Lawrence, KS.

13. Esquina

801 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS
Tapas Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Lisa H.Lisa Hilmes: Go with the Kobe Tacos

Watkins Museum of History is one of Lawrence, KS.

14. Watkins Museum of History

6.2
1047 Massachusetts St (11th Street), Lawrence, KS
History Museum · Oread · 3 tips and reviews

Tamara H.Tamara H: Quantrill's raid! The invention of basketball! Magic! Come here for all things local history. Then take a walking tour.