Venues & Event Spaces in Lawrence, KS

“We have always had a wonderful experience at LGA whether it be for birthday parties, open gyms, day camps, parents night out or weekly gymnastics classes. The owner is so easy to work with and the coaches are fantastic!”

“Cider Gallery is one of the dreamiest, most beautiful spots in Lawrence, and simply PERFECT for a wedding! My husband and I got married here in April, and the whole process was just as smooth as it could be. Jennifer is a treasure, and so wonderful to work with. She walked us through every single detail, with relevant suggestions and considerations for our budget. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are stunning; we ended up going very simple with décor and florals in order to highlight the innate beauty of the space.

All the staff at Cider are MVPs. Attentive, professional, seamless service. We're so lucky to have this jewel of a venue in Lawrence! If you're considering booking your wedding here, DO IT!”

“I've been to several events catered and hosted by Maceli's, all of them for company events. And every time the entire experience is way over expectations. I've been to both their venues - New Hampshire St. several times and recently, Arterra on Quail Creek Dr. And it was this last experience that was so exquisite I had to write it up.Everything from the tablecloths to the service staff was perfection. And I'd have pictures to share, but unfortunately I was too busy stuffing my gob and didn't think about it. An empty plate isn't very interesting.I have to say the meal I enjoyed was higher quality than most expensive meals I've been out of pocket for. I'm not a salmon fan usually but theirs was the best I have had. Garlic beef brisket was better than I could have made myself. Super tender and tasty. And smoked gouda mashed potatoes had me asking the staff questions about the recipe.Please open a restaurant. I'll drive all the way from KC to eat there. Might have to try curbside Wednesdays until then.”

“Love this little treasure!This is a great way to spend a couple hours. They have a range of sculptures you can choose from kept together by price so you know what you are getting yourself into. Wonderful areas to sit and hang out with your friends or family.It's a fantastic option for one or multiple people. Birthday parties. Dates.I took my children (11 & 9) and we were there for over an hour just having fun talking with each other and painting. Getting ideas off of one another. Definitely Spurs creativity and joy.Once you are finished with your piece, they keep it and fire it for you, then you are able to pick it up in about a week or so.They also have some fun knickknacks you can purchase such as magnets by the front desk.Appointments are not required, but I highly recommend you do so just to save your spot as it can get rather busy at times.”

“Much talent in this place but in my many visits to different clubs have I have never seen anyone dance the way Moe did. Absolutely amazing she needs a pay raise so beautiful disaplined athletic. Wow is all I can say”

“Our experience at Arterra was exceptional from start to finish. Even before we locked in Arterra as our official venue, we felt valued as potential clients, as Arterra stayed responsive and worked with us on what our wedding day could be like with them. Our coordinators responded quickly every time, and we had lots of opportunities to plan things out in-person and in-detail with them. And when we inevitably thought of additional questions or ideas, they were always flexible and receptive.On the wedding day, staff was on the ground and always available, and we were super thankful to have a day-of event coordinator! There were a couple setup hiccups, but staff pivoted and fixed things immediately for us. The decor and setup was beautiful, with lots of attention to detail (for example, Arterra was so deliberate in lining up ceremony chairs outside by measuring where each row would be placed).We also used Maceli's (Arterra's owner) for catering, and the food was delicious! They accommodated dietary restrictions and preferences from our guests, and we heard nothing but positive reviews for the food from our friends and family.This venue is perfect for intimate weddings (we hosted about 80 guests), and the natural wood and beautiful details in the space make it so you barely have to decorate. We also loved the nature surrounding the venue, which we used for our ceremony and wedding party photos. If we had to get married all over again, we'd choose Arterra!”

“Fantastic venue! It’s very beautiful on the inside and it was more than enough room for all the tables we had and the dance floor. Only real con was parking for a large group is difficult but that’s not something they can control it’s more the area. That’s the only reason it’s 4 stars and not 5.”

“We stayed here years ago and enjoyed the beautiful prairie scenery and delightful country breakfast. We are going next week for hubby's birthday to stay in the Claret Room. The owner, Mary, seeks to make each person's stay unforgettable!”

“Very cute historic hotel that is haunted (very cool). Rooms are older and loud at night (52 db from AC at bed at night). So bring some ear plugs if that’s an issue. The catering at our event (hotel provided) was the best I’ve ever had. Overall a stellar experience.

Rooms: Ask for 506. It’s haunted.

Walkability: Stellar location.”

“I have spent over thousands of dollars in hotel stays in my day! This by far was the best experience I have had at a hotel in a long time. I had misplaced my ring and they gave me the most patience and best effort while I was on my search for it before I was able to find it. Cole was the best too. I hope this hotel stays open forever!!!!”

“This hotel has a cool castle-like vibe. Room we had was HUGE- two king beds. Hotel faces the KU campus in a residential neighborhood. Two houses down are a few frat houses and college apartments. It is right there by the football stadium as well!”