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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Topeka Hotel Deals
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
The hotel was very quiet and the staff was very nice. The game room was a very nice addition, just wish the pool had better hours.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great space and extremely clean
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Fox Loft 200
Neat property. Very clean. Great amenities. Easy check in/ check out.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Everything is great about this hotel, we stay here every time we visit.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Topeka
The room was very clean and the staff was courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The room was clean. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 27 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.
