Mount Oread, Lawrence

Name: Mount Oread
Address: Lawrence, United States

#27 among attractions in Lawrence

Nature, Natural attraction, Hill

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Mount Oread is a hill in Lawrence, Kansas upon which the University of Kansas, and parts of the city of Lawrence, Kansas is located. It sits on the water divide between the Kansas River and the Wakarusa River rivers. It was named after the long defunct Oread Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, where many of the settlers of Lawrence moved from prior to the American Civil War. The hill was originally called Hogback Ridge by many Lawrence residents until the Oread name was adopted in 1864, two years after the university was founded. ()

Elevation: 1037 ftCoordinates: 38°57'47"N, 95°15'26"W

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Mount Oread – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allen Fieldhouse, Memorial Stadium, Watkins Museum of History, Spencer Museum of Art.

0.7 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence
17 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.
0.6 miE
Football, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lawrence
15 min walk • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is a football stadium located in Lawrence, Kansas, on the campus of the University of Kansas.
1.1 miE
Museum, History museum
Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence
29 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art, Art museum
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence
19 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.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Lawrence
18 min walk • The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, often shortened to the Dole Institute, is a nonpartisan political institution located at the University of Kansas and founded by the former U.S. Senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence
20 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.
0.6 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Performing arts
Lied Center of Kansas, Lawrence
17 min walk • The Lied Center of Kansas is the main performing arts center at the University of Kansas, and one of three performing arts dedicated centers on the campus.
0.6 miSE
Library
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence
15 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.
1.2 miNE
Library
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence
30 min walk • The Lawrence Public Library is a public library located in Lawrence, Kansas. It serves the City of Lawrence, and, through its membership in the Northeast Kansas Library System, all of the citizens of the NEKLS multi-county regional library system.
1.2 miE
Classes and workshops, Paint and pottery studios, Art gallery
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence
32 min walk • The Lawrence Arts Center is located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is a regional hub for visual and performing arts, contemporary exhibitions, film, and lectures.
1.2 miE
Romanesque architecture
Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence
30 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Oread?

Nearby attractions include Mount Oread Civil War posts, Lawrence (1 min walk), Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence (15 min walk), Bailey Hall, Lawrence (16 min walk), Lied Center of Kansas, Lawrence (17 min walk).

How to get to Mount Oread by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Oread:

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Naismith Dr West of Murphy • Lines: 27 (14 min walk)
Snow Hall WB • Lines: 27 (14 min walk)