Downtown Topeka Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kansas State Capitol
After visiting Kansas State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Lake Shawnee
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Shawnee during your travels in Topeka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Topeka Zoological Park
Why not meet the animals who call Topeka Zoological Park home during your holiday in Topeka? Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Gage Park
Explore the great outdoors at Gage Park, a lovely green space in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Find out about the history of Topeka when you take a trip to Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Topeka Performing Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Topeka Performing Arts Center during your stay in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Downtown Topeka
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
"Overall it was fine. The breakfast was nice and the process worked. It's a huge property and you can tell it was great during its day. The bathroom was very dated and worn, but was functional. The elevator used was a service elevator because the main ones were nonfunctional . But great staff. I would ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"Perfect place to stay right downtown Topeka Ks. Great restaurant, good food good drinks! Perfect spot to walk around the town."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Not bad - great for the price"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
"We were in town for a family wedding. The staff was very accommodating with our different requests, late check-ins and assigning us rooms close together. The breakfast was plentiful and had a great variety."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Staff was very helpful and friendly. Early check in was allowed seamlessly, zero issues. Room was tidied perfectly, and amenities including those in the room & complementary breakfast were great. Note; I booked the double queen suite, and I definitely recommend it; pretty much anything you could ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
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Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Topeka
Historic Holliday Park North
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Holliday Park North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kansas State Capitol and Topeka Performing Arts Center.
Potwin Place
Potwin Place might not have many top sights, but Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden and Kansas State Capitol are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Oakland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Oakland and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Performing Arts Center and Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden.
College Hill
Though College Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stormont Vail Events Center and Kansas State Capitol.
Greater Auburndale
Greater Auburndale might not have many top sights, but Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden and Topeka Zoological Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Collins Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Collins Park and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Zoological Park and Gage Park.
