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KU Campanile and Memorial Drive

A sight in KU Campus, Lawrence, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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KU Campanile and Memorial Drive in KU Campus, Lawrence
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Why go

WWII memorial bell tower on Mount Oread with views over the Kansas River valley.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Lawrence, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Spencer Museum of Art and KU Natural History Museum. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
KU Campus
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lawrence, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Spencer Museum of Art

    Free university museum with a wide collection from Asian art to American painting.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    KU Natural History Museum

    Home to a famous 1890s panorama of North American wildlife and fossils.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Jayhawk Cafe

    'The Hawk,' a campus bar since 1919 with a warren of rooms.

    Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Wheatfields Bakery Cafe

    Wood-fired bread bakery and cafe off Mass Street, good for breakfast or sandwiches.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Raven Book Store

    Independent bookshop on Mass Street known for its mystery section.

    Shopping · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Liberty Hall

    Historic downtown venue showing indie films and hosting concerts.

    Activity · 1.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

KU Campanile and Memorial Drive is a stop on our Kansas City to Omaha route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lawrence

KU Campanile and Memorial Drive is our only sight pick in Lawrence; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lawrence guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lawrence run from 37°F in January to 90°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For KU Campanile and Memorial Drive itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Lawrence from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lawrence weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Memorial Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
Coordinates
38.96004, -95.24694
Destination
Lawrence, Kansas

KU Campanile and Memorial Drive: quick answers

How much time do you need at KU Campanile and Memorial Drive?

Plan on about 30 minutes at KU Campanile and Memorial Drive. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit KU Campanile and Memorial Drive?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is KU Campanile and Memorial Drive free?

Yes, we list KU Campanile and Memorial Drive as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is KU Campanile and Memorial Drive?

KU Campanile and Memorial Drive is at Memorial Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA, in KU Campus. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include KU Campanile and Memorial Drive?

KU Campanile and Memorial Drive appears on Kansas City to Omaha, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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