Hands down the coolest patio/bar/viewing spot in the entire city, hands down. Nothing close, and getting here you'll see the city and KU Campus as you've never seen it before.
There's a small bar serving quality beers, wine and mixed drinks to boot, plenty of outdoor seating and on the weekends usually a band from 7-10 p.m. Typically a $5 cover for the latter, well worth it in my opinion. A large tarp covers a good part of top in case the sun is still out and you want in the shade.
To get here, take the elevators around the back side of the front lobby to the top floor (8th... I think). From there it's one flight up and through a set of doors.
Added bonus: because you're so high up, in the summer that means no biting insects you'll get if at ground level, and I've never been here when there wasn't a light breeze, so cooler. And the views, well. Where else can watch planes taking off from Lawrence's tiny airport, see the cars streaming along I-70, and the tops of downtown, the gazebo in South Park, look down into the football stadium and more? Nowhere.
Simply worth coming as a destination in and of itself. No excuse needed. Great spot to simply sit and watch the sun go down and enjoy a beverage. Very highly recommended. read more