Downtown Topeka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown 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.
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
Find out about the history of Topeka with a stop at First Presbyterian Church 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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Downtown Topeka Hotel Deals
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
The Fox Loft 200
THE LOFT: Best-Kept Secret in Downtown Topeka
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Topeka
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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.