David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Lawrence, KS
1101 Mississippi Street 66044
VENUE GUIDE
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
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STAY NEAR THE ACTION
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium & the Area
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is an event venue in Lawrence, KS. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Toppers Pizza
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (560 reviews)
Rock & Hawk Sports Bar and Grill
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (10 reviews)
Papa Johns Pizza
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (215 reviews)
Burrito King
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,616 reviews)
Big Mill
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (673 reviews)
Red Pepper Chinese Restaurant
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (776 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Rick's Place
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (88 reviews)
The Wheel
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (112 reviews)
Bullwinkles Bar
0.5 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (115 reviews)
Harbour Lights
0.6 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (208 reviews)
Louise's Downtown
0.6 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (267 reviews)
Lucia
0.6 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (303 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Great Harvest Bread Co. Bakery and Café
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (108 reviews)
Cellar Door
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (265 reviews)
Uplift Mass street
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (18 reviews)
Wheatfields Bakery Cafe
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee near David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,553 reviews)
Espurresso Cat Cafe
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (136 reviews)
The Roost
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,372 reviews)
Museums
Museum of Odd
0.8 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (10 reviews)
Haskell Cultural Center and Museum
1.7 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)
Attractions
Spencer Museum of Art
0.3 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (341 reviews)
KU Natural History Museum
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (623 reviews)
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area
0.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (13 reviews)
South Park Gazebo
0.6 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (213 reviews)
Phoenix Gallery
0.7 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (161 reviews)
Booth Family Hall of Athletics
0.7 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (126 reviews)
Shopping
Hillcrest Shopping Center
0.9 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (379 reviews)
Sunset West
1.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (37 reviews)
Parkway Plaza
2.3 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (66 reviews)
Pine Ridge Plaza
2.6 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,086 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Toppers Pizza
0.2 mi from the venue
Food near David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for after the show or game.
Today: 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (560 reviews)
Rock & Hawk Sports Bar and Grill
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Today: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (10 reviews)
Papa Johns Pizza
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for after the show or game.
Today: 9:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (215 reviews)
Burrito King
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium for after the show or game.
Today: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,616 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Rick's Place
0.4 mi from the venue
Drinks near David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (88 reviews)
The Wheel
0.4 mi from the venue
Drinks near David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium after the show or game.
Today: 7:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (112 reviews)
Bullwinkles Bar
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (115 reviews)
Harbour Lights
0.6 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (208 reviews)
Louise's Downtown
0.6 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (267 reviews)
Lucia
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (303 reviews)
Getting to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Parking
Yes • Permit lots; campus lots; downtown garage shuttle options
Rideshare
KU has designated rideshare locations for football game days. Published guidance identifies a pregame drop-off point on Memorial Drive south of the stadium and a postgame pickup location east of the stadium near Indiana Street.
Transit
Yes • Kansas Athletics has used game-day shuttle buses from remote campus parking and downtown Lawrence garage areas to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Shuttle locations and operating times are event-specific and should be confirmed in the current football fan guide.
Valet
Not Verified
Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
KU football uses designated campus parking lots around David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, including accessible spaces in stadium-area lots. KU has also used remote campus lots and downtown Lawrence garages with game-day shuttle service. Current lot assignments and prices should be confirmed for each game.
TAILGATING
Permitted
KU football supports game-day tailgating in designated stadium-area locations. Parking and tailgating rules vary by lot and game, so use the current Kansas Athletics football fan guide for the event.
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