Lawrence, Kansas is located just 30 miles from Kansas City, KS, a major metropolitan area, and less than 45 miles from downtown Kansas City, MO. PRC is also just 45 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport that services all major airlines in the United States and abroad.
Situated along the banks of the Kansas and Wakarusa rivers, Lawrence is the 6th largest city in Kansas. Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas Jayhawks as well as the Haskell Indian Nations University and is rich in cultural, historical, sporting, and leisure activities. Lawrence boasts several important historical standpoints:
The University of Kansas was founded in 1865. The state’s flagship university is located atop the historical Mt. Oread.
Vital territory during the Civil War, sparking the Bleeding Kansas era including important historical figures such as John Brown, Quantrill’s Raiders, and Samuel J. Jones.
Former home and resting place to famous basketball inventor and coach, James Naismith.
The center point for The Day After, the 1983 drama about the portending cold war between the U.S. and Soviet Union starring Jason Robards and John Lithgow.
For more information about Lawrence popular culture, please visit: Wikipedia, or VisitLawrence.com
Directions to Lawrence and PRC®
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While attending PRC®, clients stay in off-site hotels or furnished apartment residential living. The preferred locations are the Best Western of Lawrence and the Holiday Inn Lawrence and Convention Center. When making reservations at either Holiday Inn or Best Western, please contact PRC® for the current rates.
Preferred Hotel
Holiday Inn Lawrence and Convention Center
Amenities Include:
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Whirlpool
- Fitness Center
- Restaurant
- Guest Operated Coin Laundry
200 McDonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-841-7077
Other hotel options include:
Each suite is approx. 1000 sq/ft with private entrance and amenities.
Hampton Inn
2300 W. 6th Street, Lawrence, Kansas, USA 66049
Tel: 1-785-841-4994 Fax: 1-785-841-7997
- Indoor swimming pool & hot tub
- On-Site fitness facility
- Membership to the Lawrence Athletic Club for all guests
- Complimentary hot breakfast each morning
- Free high speed wireless internet access
- Complimentary USA Today newspaper
The Eldridge Hotel
701 Massachusettes St.
1-800-527-0909
website
The Eldridge Extended
201 W. 8th St.
1-800-527-0909
website
Spring Hill Marriott
One Riverfront Plaza
6th & New Hampshire
785-841-2700
website
Hampton Inn & Suites
2300 W. 6th Street
800-426-7866
website
Executive Residences
Fully furnished one, two, and three bedroom apartments
Internet, Cable, Washer/Dryer, Full Kitchen, linens, etc
785-843-9200
www.exresks.com
Speak with Julie Garlinghouse or Susan Simms for PRC pricing.
Transportation
Car Service
To make arrangements to be picked up from the airport, please call Midwest Transportation at (785) 865-2872 or (888) 467-3729, or you can book online at www.midwestlimo.com. Please mention you will be working with the Professional Renewal Center®. Rates are approximately $79.
Rental Car
The Professional Renewal Center® has agreements with Thrifty, Hertz and Enterprise car rental agencies to offer reduced rates to PRC clients.
Enterprise
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