Southwest Topeka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southwest Topeka
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.
Regal West Ridge
You can take time to visit Regal West Ridge during your travels to Topeka.
Activities
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Our pick of the best Southwest Topeka Hotel Deals
Residence Inn by Marriott Topeka
We choose this property due to good rating and the pool/hot tub but we were disappointed. The propery is dated. Front doors were open the whole time we were there morning and night. Kids went in the pool but I wouldnt go in the hot tub it was green. We had broken floor tiles in our room and the mirror ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Topeka
AmericInn by Wyndham Topeka
Staff was hard to find. Called front desk multiple times with no answer. Check out times listed were inconsistent, but they did honor the latest time. Air conditioning worked but was inconsistent.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Econo Lodge Topeka at Wanamaker
Quiet, clean property. Pool was out of order and there is no on site laundry, but otherwise 5 stars for everything else.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Topeka
The staff were never at the front desk for afternoon check in or evening to answer questions except for morning check out. Breakfast not included in price so did not eat there.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Topeka
We were here for an overnight stop. The staff was friendly and helpful, but they are horribly short staffed. Also, there were a few things in our room that need repair (broken and loose tile in the bathroom, bathroom door wouldn't close properly), and the furniture was due for an update. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Topeka
Westboro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westboro and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Zoological Park and Gage Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
