Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Our pick of the best Oakland Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Topeka
Great service
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Very nice
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The breakfast was nice. Pool was closed. No elevator for second floor rooms. Bathtub was very slippery with no grab bars.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
The main elevators are being updated andnare out of service. The elevator in the tower is small and sketchy. Signs that read dont jump in elevator as it will shut down and yo
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
Property was run down. Front desk/check in lady was rude. Breakfast was disappointing.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
The room was clean, parking was well lit/felt safe, staff was friendly, and the elevator was exceptionally smooth.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
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 Ward Meade Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
