Southwest 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.
Regal West Ridge
You can take time to visit Regal West Ridge during your travels to Topeka.
Things to do
Self-Guided Topeka Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Southwest Topeka
Residence Inn by Marriott Topeka
Size of suite, fitness options for guests.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Topeka
Staff was courteous
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Topeka
Great motel
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Topeka
Very nice and clean! Staff were friendly! Room was comfortable and the ac actually worked!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Topeka at Wanamaker
This was the best night stay I've had on a last minute road trip. It was very quite, the bed was comfy and I got my deposit back in about 3 days! I wasn't expecting it because these places usually don't honor it but I did receive my deposit! That and how quite it was deserves a 5 star in my ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Topeka
Yes. But needs Sticky Adhesives on shower floor.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Topeka
Westboro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westboro and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Zoological Park and Stormont Vail Events Center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
