Downtown Topeka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Topeka
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Topeka Hotel Deals
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
Lots of parking, clean, friendly staff. Older property but maintained. No restaurant or bar.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Really enjoy how walkable the area is and it is very close to my office.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
The Fox Loft 200
Neat property. Very clean. Great amenities. Easy check in/ check out.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
THE LOFT: Best-Kept Secret in Downtown Topeka
We had a GREAT time! The Loft was comfortable, and spacious. The rooftop patio was the star of both evenings and mornings. Access was easy and we had everything we needed for a weekend together. We walked to two different coffe shops and the farmers market. We had a great time in NOTO Topeka's Arts ...
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Hyatt Place Topeka
Good
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Just checked in but place looks great, looking forward to breakfast, can’t comment on that yet.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Topeka
Historic Holiday Park North
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Holiday 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 Ward Meade 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.
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.
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.
Collins Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Collins Park and surrounding area, you can visit Equality House and Topeka Zoological Park.
