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
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Downtown Topeka
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
This is one of my favorite places to stay
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The room was clean and beautiful
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
The room was very nice and clean. Beds were comfortable.The only reason I didn’t give 5 all the way across is because they were under repair, which isn’t their fault. Staff was helpful and breakfast was good!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
It was all good. Staff was polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Newer, safe, quiet.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
The hotel was very clean and updated. The rooms had so much space. The pool and hot tube, awesome. Coffee was delish, breakfast was just ok. food was not as hot as we like.
Reviewed on 4 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 Ward Meade Park 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.
