County Guide

Douglas County

Welcome to Douglas County, Kansas!

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Lecompton

The City of Lecompton was founded in 1854. It was originally called "Bald Eagle," but was later changed to Lecompton in honor of S.D. Lecompton, a federal judge of the…

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Cities

Cities in Douglas County

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Baldwin City

The days are golden in this northeast Kansas town. Baldwin City is made special by…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Eudora

Eudora, Kansas is a charming city with plenty to do. Check out some of the…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Lawrence

From 1821 until the 1870s thousands of emigrants and traders trod the ground of Lawrence…

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Events

Upcoming Events

May
1–3
Annual Antique Auto Swap Meet
Lawrence
May
2
Black Jack Battlefield Opening Day
Baldwin City
Jun
5–6
Territorial Days
Lecompton
Sep
26
The Great Kaw Adventure Race
Eudora