County Guide

Douglas County

Welcome to Douglas County, Kansas!

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

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

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Eudora

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

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Lawrence

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Baldwin City

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

Aug
15–16
Annual Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships
Lawrence
Aug
21–22
Smoke on the Bricks BBQ
Baldwin City
Sep
26
The Great Kaw Adventure Race
Eudora
Nov–Dec
20–20
Christmas in Lecompton
Lecompton