Downtown Topeka Travel Guide
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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.
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.
First Presbyterian Church Topeka
After visiting First Presbyterian Church Topeka, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
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Self-Guided Topeka Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Self-Guided Topeka Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Downtown Topeka
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Checking in was friendly and courteous as it’s necessary to leave you luggage at the lobby to use the shared parking structure about a 1/2 block from the hotel. Better parking would be ideal. Hotel room was super comfortable and loved the varied lighting to have a relaxed atmosphere in the room. ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
I wasn’t able to go down for Breakfast but the staff the cleanliness of my room was excellent
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Great staff, very clean room. Super comfy beds.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
All the above the only complaint was the bathroom was small. The bed and pillows comfy. The room was huge. I would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
CJ
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Topeka
Very nice and comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Topeka
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.
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.
Oakland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Oakland and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Performing Arts Center and Kansas State Capitol.
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.
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.
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 Stormont Vail Events Center.
