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
Get tickets for a show at Topeka Performing Arts Center, a popular theatre in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Downtown Topeka
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
Nice for the price
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Parking garage
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
This hotel is pretty new and nice. Huge breakfast area and a sitting area. Has a bar but wasn’t open when we were there which doesn’t seem smart with the amount of people there. Rooms are great. Next to the sports pavilion.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
Quiet & super clean. Love the extra space & design.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
Staff was amazing, hot a little to hot, but overall was a nice get away
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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 Ward Meade Park.
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.
