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.
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.
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.
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
"The room smell bad. No room service."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"Excellent staff, rooms are fantastic and so was the bar/weather room. Highly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
"The property has seen better days. Restroom was depressing. We got better value at other hotels within this price range."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Our stay was unfortunately not satisfactory at all. The room had a horrific musty, mildewy odor so intense that it hit you in the face every time you walked in. There were stains on the bedspreads. The curtain was torn. The towel bar was ripped from the wall. The sliding glass door lock had also ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Clean"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
"Only thing wrong was that the jets in hot tub were out of service. Other than tgat, friendly, helpful staff. A quieter location but plenty of stuff near by. Easy access. Will stay again!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Topeka
Southwest Topeka
When in Southwest Topeka, you can plan a visit to Sports Center and Gage Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Mulvane Art Museum.
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.
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 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.
