Southwest Topeka Travel Guide
Topeka
Visit Southwest 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.
Regal West Ridge
You can take time to visit Regal West Ridge during your travels to Topeka.
Top hotels in Southwest Topeka
Hilton Garden Inn Topeka
"The gentleman that checked us in was very kind and helpful, even with how busy the lobby was. He was welcoming to both of us and our dog. The room was very clean, updated, and comfortable. We did not hear any of the neighboring rooms during our stay. We had no problem parking, but be aware that the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Topeka
"It was the perfect hotel for what we needed it for. The 2 bedroom suite had enough room and also allowed for privacy. Recommend this property."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Econo Lodge Topeka at Wanamaker
"Very clean rooms"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Topeka
"Staff was excellent, I was surprised there wasn't a continental bkf"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Topeka
"The outside was a little scary but inside kept us comfortable for the duration of our stay. Great place to rest on a roadtrip"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Topeka
"The local was good other than that the bathroom floor in the room was falling apart. The room had flys pool and workout room was closed coffee was cold and was going to take a hour to get fresh."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Southwest Topeka
Downtown Topeka
If you're spending some time in Downtown Topeka, Topeka Performing Arts Center and Kansas State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Gage Park.
