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
This hotel needs a complete overhaul. I should’ve looked at the Google reviews and not just Expedia reviews. I would have noticed that there have been elevators that are not functional for over four months now. That’s ridiculous! All guess staying in the tower portion of this property must take a ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Everything was wonderful!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
Rating: 4/5 Stars (Recommended) I recently stayed here and would definitely return. The hotel is in a fantastic area—there are a couple of ponds nearby with a great walking trail and benches that made for a perfect spot to enjoy a snack outdoors. The Room & Amenities: The rooms appear to be in the ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was very nice and clean. The staff was helpful and the breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The only thing i was not happy about was, I told the person checking us in the night before that i wanted to pay in cash the next day when we checked out, But when we checked out they had all ready charged my credit card, and the man at the desk didn't want to even try to refund us. But other than ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
General Management needs renovation. Room 301 is a joke especially when paying over $100. Suggest management visit this room and explain why you can't fix the warped floor when you are charging people these types of prices.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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 Stormont Vail Events Center.
