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.
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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Downtown Topeka Hotel Deals
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
The section we stayed in was ran down and old. The bathrooms in the lobby were locked and could not be used and the elevator was shut down. The breakfast and breakfast staff were great though.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Parking garage
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Fox Loft 200
Neat property. Very clean. Great amenities. Easy check in/ check out.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
THE LOFT: Best-Kept Secret in Downtown Topeka
Wow! We booked the loft for the place to stay during our son Andrew‘s wedding. BLOWN AWAY. This place is spacious, designed amazingly. Great outdoor patio, kitchen, primary suite, dining area(for 12) tv area, pool table/ping pong. Many restaurants and bars nearby.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Everything was great!!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
Courteous staff, room clean
Reviewed on 25 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 Kansas State Capitol.
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.
