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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Oakland
Hyatt Place Topeka
Quality of the room/accommodations was excellent!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Breakfast was great. Appeared to be a safe area.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Older place. Not run down, but nit well maintained.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
Plenty of parking. It’s safe. Room is old but okay
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
Clean, friendly stay
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Topeka at City Center
Clean room with plenty of storage. Convenient location to events.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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 Holiday Park North
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Holiday 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 Equality House and Topeka Zoological Park.
