Oakland Travel Guide
Topeka
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.
Washburn University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Washburn University during your travels in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Self-Guided Topeka Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Oakland
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Favorite place to stay when traveling through the area. Clean, safe, convenient.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
The room was very clean and the staff was courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean room and excellent bar tender.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast, and clean room. Would go back.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
Great room, comfortable bed, exceptional hot breakfast in a fantastic setting, easy parking and all at a bargain room rate.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great space and extremely clean
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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 Kansas State Capitol 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 Stormont Vail Events Center.
