Prairie Park Nature Center, Lawrence

Name: Prairie Park Nature Center
Address: 2730 Harper St, Lawrence, 66046-5084, United States
Telephone: +1 785-832-7980

#22 among attractions in Lawrence

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Prairie Park Nature Center (address: 2730 Harper St) is a place located in Lawrence (Kansas state) and belongs to the category of visitor center, park, nature and wildlife.

It is situated at an altitude of 863 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 38°55'59"N latitude and 95°12'56"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Prairie Park Nature Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Haskell University (bus, 27 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Haskell Indian Nations University (universities and schools, 24 min walk), Haskell Memorial Stadium (sport venue, 25 min walk), Haskell Cultural Center and Museum (museum, 28 min walk).

Elevation: 863 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°55'59"N, 95°12'56"W

Address

2730 Harper StLawrence 66046-5084 United States

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+1 785-832-7980

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Prairie Park Nature Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allen Fieldhouse, Watkins Museum of History, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas Natural History Museum.

2.5 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence
63 min walk • Allen Fieldhouse is an indoor arena on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is home of the Kansas Jayhawks men's and women's basketball teams. The arena is named after Dr. Forrest C.
2.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence
62 min walk • The Watkins Museum of History is a museum in Lawrence, Kansas that is managed by the Douglas County Historical Society. It provides programs and public events, educational resources and activities, and changing exhibits about the heritage of Douglas County.
2.4 miNW
Museum, Art, Art museum
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence
62 min walk • The Spencer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas. The museum houses collection that currently numbers more than 47,000 artworks and artifacts in all media.
2.3 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence
60 min walk • The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is part of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute, a KU designated research center dedicated to the study of the life of the planet.
2.5 miNW
Library
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence
64 min walk • The Kenneth Spencer Research Library is a library at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Completed and dedicated in 1968, the library houses special collections materials including rare books, maps, archives, and photographs. The library is open to members of the public and is not limited to students and faculty members at KU.
2.5 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lawrence
64 min walk • Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 900 New York Street in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1910 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
2.4 miNW
Romanesque architecture
Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence
61 min walk • The Douglas County Courthouse in Lawrence, Kansas is a three-and-a-half-story stone building built in 1903. It was designed by noted 19th-century architect John G. Haskell in association with another architect, Frederick C. Gunn. It is a Richardsonian Romanesque work.
2.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Bailey Hall, Lawrence
63 min walk • Bailey Hall, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, was built in 1905. The architect was John G. Haskell who was among the architects of the Kansas State Capitol. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. As of 2013, the building is home to the Communication Studies department.
2.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Bars and clubs
The Granada, Lawrence
63 min walk • The Granada Theater is a historic theater and concert venue located in Lawrence, Kansas.
2.5 miNW
38°57'15"N • 95°15'8"W
Booth Family Hall of Athletics, Lawrence
63 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Arenas and stadiums
2.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Lane, Lawrence
59 min walk • Fort Lane, on the crest of Mount Oread, then southwest of Lawrence, Kansas, was built by the residents of Lawrence in 1856 to serve as a lookout post to observe groups of men desiring to attack Lawrence.