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Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS

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Allen Fieldhouse

1651 Naismith Dr · Lawrence, KS

Why you should go…

Allen Fieldhouse, nicknamed the Phog after longtime coach Phog Allen, is home to Kansas Jayhawks basketball and seats about 15,300 fans. On weekdays you can walk through the Booth Family Hall of Athletics museum and the DeBruce Center, which displays Dr. James Naismith's Original Rules of Basket Ball. James Naismith Court is closed to the public, but paid guided tours take you onto it, plus stops at the media room and other KU venues.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Allen Fieldhouse, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Topeka

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    Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

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    Tour the former Monroe Elementary School, where exhibits trace school segregation and the 1954 Supreme Court ruling.

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    Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm

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    25 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Kansas Speedway

    $25–$50

    Watch NASCAR race weekends on a 1.5-mile tri-oval in Kansas City, Kansas, or book a group tour of the track.

    25 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions