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
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
"You can tell that this hotel was probably amazing back in the day! But as for today, the hotel is dated. The main area really is neat, but immediately shows it's age when you realize how much of it is no longer used or maintained (restaurants, ballrooms, elevators, etc). You have to walk past the ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"This hotel is very run down and dirty. It smells so damp and musty and the tub had an unidentified yellow stain. The only plus was that the guy working the front desk was extremely kind and accommodating. Aside from that wouldn’t stay again."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
"There system was down and I had to get another hotel"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Great property. Breakfast was good. They have a bar. Several restaurants close by. My only complaint is the mud in parking lot. Very slippery in spots. I helped an elderly guy up after falling to the ground. My wife fell 10 minutes later on slippery muddy sidewalk."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
"Very clean rooms, nice bed, quiet and excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
"This room was the perfect stay for us, conveniently located, had a hot tub so we could relax after a long drive and the bed and pillows helped me easily fall asleep."
Reviewed on 29 May 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 Kansas State Capitol 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.
