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
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
"Staff were helpful and kind to even the rudest person! The ice machine was broken on 2 floors in our wing . The , desk guys assisted me with a smile! To get ice for our room. Our rooms were clean and smelled refreshing ! 2nd day had problems with-cold shower.! I also want my linen, towels changed ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"The staff friendly and courteous. Facility is just old and tired. Everything from carpet to tile to plumbing to furniture just tired. I usually stay at Hilton or Marriott but all were booked up. This was just okay."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
"Great stay, but the hotel was under construction while we were there, which kind of changed the ‘“comfort” vibe, but overall a great stay. Just beware that you’ll have to maneuver around ladders and construction workers. Lastly, the layout of the room was a little odd. The bathroom was tiny, so hard ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"It appears to be fairly new so everything was modern and comfortable"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
"The room smelled strongly of urine. Not a great stay"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
"Enjoyed my stay - I’ve stayed before and I’ll stay again. Quiet area within walking distance of several restaurants. Room had everything I needed. 24/7 coffee in the lobby made up for no coffeemaker in the room. Breakfast was really good."
Reviewed on 17 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 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 Gage Park.
