Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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
Self-Guided Topeka Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Our pick of the best Oakland Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Topeka
There were soooooo many lady bug looking bugs. About 30-40 in our room
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Convenient
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
It was such a large space and perfect for walking around indoors with my dog. Felt super safe and the staff went above and beyond. I needed help fining the laundry room and someone walked me all the way there. Great service!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
yes the room was very clean, staff was super friendly, and the breakfast offering was really good
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Topeka
When I got there, they could not find my reservation. They said it was canceled so I had to pay for a room on my own.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
Yes very nice and friendly every thing spotless
Reviewed on 15 Nov 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 Kansas State Capitol 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 Topeka Zoological Park and Gage Park.
