Collins Park Travel Guide
Topeka
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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.
Things to do
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Collins Park
Hyatt Place Topeka
Busy lobby and breakfast area. Staff did an excellent job handling to extra people.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Met all our needs fine.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
The pool was really cold but otherwise our daughter enjoyed it. The staff was excellent, all very nice and helpful. The room and everything was clean however, we did see 3 cockroaches and the entire hotel was EXTREMELY outdated.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
there was a couple burn marks on the carpet
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Topeka North by IHG
Room was clean beds were comfy and it was close to lots of dining options and a Walmart
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Topeka Northwest
The most horrendous hotel experience I’ve ever had in my life! The room wasn’t serviced and the hotel management said if I didn’t like it I could just leave - So I did! Fair warning for this place!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Collins Park
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.
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.
Downtown Topeka
If you're spending some time in Downtown Topeka, Topeka Performing Arts Center and Kansas State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
