Downtown Topeka
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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.
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.
First Presbyterian Church Topeka
After visiting First Presbyterian Church Topeka, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Topeka. 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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Topeka Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Downtown Topeka
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
Comfortable bed. Clean room. Very quiet. Staff were friendly and helpful. We did not eat the breakfast but friends did and said the eggs and the biscuits and gravy were both good. The hotel is older, but it is nice and we slept very comfortably.
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff was very accommodating. Garage was a bit far away and difficult to use because of their request that hotel guests park on the upper floors. We enjoyed our large room. Restaurant dinner was well presented but was not up to the quality of the hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2025
Hyatt Place Topeka
Breakfast buffet was great. The only disappointment was the restaurant was closed when we arrived Sunday afternoon and there was nothing within walking distance. The location was terrible.
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Always a clean, safe and comfortable place to stay when we come to visit Lawrence!
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
We enjoyed our stay at this restaurant.
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Hampton Inn Topeka
Pool was nice for the kids. Breakfast was ok but they were out of almost everything. Front desk staff when checked in didn’t seem too bothered to be there or welcoming, handed me the key and said the room number and that was it. Property is in a good quiet area of Topeka. Not enough parking. Could ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Topeka
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
