Oakland Travel Guide
Topeka
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Stormont Vail Events Center
Catch an event at Stormont Vail Events Center during your trip to Topeka. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Oakland
Hyatt Place Topeka
The hotel is going through renovations so the lobby area was a little disorganized with building materials around and also in the parking lot. Room was fantastic and has been upgraded and well designed. No carpet a very big +. All the staff were very pleasant and professional. I would most definitely ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The staff were friendly. The rooms were decent. Breakfast was great. You're given 2 free drink vouchers for the bar! The was unexpectedly nice.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
Breakfast was good, check in was fairly quick. We have stayed at this property before and the rooms in the main hotel were okay. This time, we had a room in the north tower. The elevators were down so the only elevator available was a small service elevator that only had access through a long, dark ...
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
Not sure the room was fully cleaned before my arrival. Window was left open, toothbrush was left on counter.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The room was clean and beautiful
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakland
Downtown Topeka
If you're spending some time in Downtown Topeka, Topeka Performing Arts Center and Kansas State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
