Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence

Name: Allen Fieldhouse
Address: Lawrence, United States
Telephone: (785) 864-4210

#1 among attractions in Lawrence

Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

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. "Phog" Allen, a former player and head coach for the Jayhawks whose tenure lasted 39 years. Allen Fieldhouse is one of college basketball's most historically significant and prestigious buildings. 37 National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament games having been hosted at the center. The actual playing surface has been named "James Naismith Court", in honor of basketball's inventor, who established Kansas's basketball program and served as the Jayhawks' first coach from 1898 to 1907. ()

Opened: 1 March 1955 (69 years ago)Capacity: 16.3 thous.Coordinates: 38°57'15"N, 95°15'9"W

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Lawrence United States

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(785) 864-4210

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Day trips

Allen Fieldhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Watkins Museum of History, Spencer Museum of Art, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.

0.7 miNE
Football, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lawrence
18 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 miNE
Museum, History museum
Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence
28 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.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art, Art museum
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence
15 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 miW
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.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence
14 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 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Performing arts
Lied Center of Kansas, Lawrence
15 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.
0.4 miNE
Library
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence
11 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.
1.4 miNE
Library
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence
36 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.
1.3 miNE
Classes and workshops, Paint and pottery studios, Art gallery
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence
33 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.
1.1 miNE
Romanesque architecture
Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence
29 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.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
University of Kansas, Lawrence
11 min walk • The University of Kansas is a public research university with its main campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, and several satellite campuses, research and educational centers, medical centers, and classes across the state of Kansas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Allen Fieldhouse?

Nearby attractions include Booth Family Hall of Athletics, Lawrence (1 min walk), Bailey Hall, Lawrence (10 min walk), University of Kansas, Lawrence (11 min walk), Spooner Hall, Lawrence (11 min walk).

How to get to Allen Fieldhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Allen Fieldhouse:

Bus

Naismith Dr south of Murphy • Lines: 27 (3 min walk)
Robinson Gym • Lines: 27 (4 min walk)