Best places: Tourist Attractions in Douglas County

100-acres of wetlands, woodlands, prairie habitats & a lake, plus a nature center with live birds.

Part of the KU Biodiversity Institute, examining the earth's history & tracking ongoing discoveries.

Problem solving & teamwork are key to trying to get out of the locked rooms at this attraction.

👍👍 I come to this park often, it's so beautiful and clean :) I take a trail to the lake

Playgrounds, disc golf, boating, swimming & camping plus native flora, fauna & nature trails.

👍👍 Not hard hike by any means. Great views of Lawrence River and soooo many sweet mulberries and fragrant honey Sickles and cyclists right now. Great findings of wood ears after the rain.

👍 Small but nice little pond to walk around, over the years the have added more trees, a pavilion and a day time bathroom. This spot does connect to the bike path and you can walk out to the lake. They have a restroom you can use, which makes it nice to stay longer and enjoy fishing, and birdwatchi...

👍👍 What a lovely surprise to find. I wish every town had a local and state artisan gallery so travelers and locals alike can see the talent that is in their communities. This gallery has a diverse art medium selection to choose from. Many beautiful and OOAK pieces can be found here. Jewelry, pottery,...

Polished venue featuring displays & artifacts about the Civil War & the life of early settlers.

Dogs allowed

👍 Nice area, clean. The fish were jumping. The water level was high. I thought...the most I'd seen it at that level. In all, it was a nice experience, nice being outside, and being around the water. They have restrooms, but I didn't use it, or check it out.

Public facility at Holcom Park featuring a gym, racquetball court & game room with billiards.

👍👍 After moving to the downtown area, I appreciate the nature and quiet of going for walks here.

University-affiliated museum with a large collection used for education in fine arts & art history.

Secluded conservation area featuring unpaved woodland walking trails & native wildlife.

Basic neighborhood green space with athletic fields, play structures & picnic facilities.

👍👍 Cool place. I hiked out about halfway along the main (blue) trail and found a great spot near the water and very far away from other campers. There is a big free campground that you could drive in to (no showers or lake) or you can go backcountry and hike in to one of the other campsites. Some thi...

Modern museum featuring exhibits on the history of University of Kansas athletics, plus a gift shop.

Laid-back recreational park featuring a children's playground, sports facilities & nature trails.

Modern student commons & immersive interpretive center displaying the original rules of basketball.