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Amusements

  • Kansas Expocentre
    One Expocentre Drive • Topeka, KS 66612
    785-235-1986
    A multi-purpose facility that hosts concerts, family shows, ice hockey, indoor football, conventions, and tradeshows.  map

  • Sports Center
    6545 SW 10th • Topeka, KS 66615
    785-272-5522
    Northeast Kansas' favorite family fun center: go-carts, mini golf, batting cages, driving range, par/3 golf and game room.  map

  • Topeka Performing Arts Center
    214 SE 8th Ave • Topeka, KS 66603
    785-297-9000 or 785-234-2787
    Broadway, concerts, conference, and meeting place.  map

  • Topeka Scarecrows Professional Hockey
    One Expocentre Dr • Topeka, KS 66612
    877-2327697
    Northeast Kansas professional hockey at its best.  map

Casinos

  • Golden Eagle Casino
    1121 Goldfinch Road • Topeka, KS 66439
    located in Horton, KS
    785-486-6601
    Las Vegas-style casino offers entertainment and bingo.

  • Harrah's Prairie Band Casino
    12305 150th Road • Topeka, KS 66509
    located in Mayetta
    785-966-7777
    Fifteen miles north of Topeka, this exciting casino offers lots of action and fun.

  • Sac and Fox Casino
    1322 US Highway 75 • Topeka, KS 66527
    Powhattan, Kansas
    785-467-8000
    Vegas-style gaming. High play slots.  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Cedar Crest: Kansas Governor's Residence (circa 1928)
    One Southwest Cedar Crest Road • Topeka, KS 66606
    785-296-3636
    This renovated French-style Governor's residence is located on a 244-acre estate with several ponds, gardens and hiking trails, overlooking the Kansas River. more...  map

  • Curtis House
    1101 Southwest Topeka Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66603
    785-357-1371 or 785-597-5380
    View the historic home of Charles Curtis, vice-president of the United States, who served under Herbert Hoover.  map

  • First Presbyterian Church
    817 SW Harrison St • Topeka, KS 66612
    785-233-9601
    Only church west of Mississippi containing original, priceless Tiffany stained glass windows and beautiful hand-carved woodwork in the recently renovated sanctuary. more...  map

  • Kansas State Capitol
    300 SW 10th • Topeka, KS 66612
    785-296-3966
    Elaborate Senate and House Chambers. Magnificent works of art and ornate architectural features adorn this 1903 structure, where Kansas History reigns.  map

  • Stach School at Kansas History Center
    6425 SW 6th • Topeka, KS 66615
    785-272-8681
    1920s schoolhouse with living history program.  map

  • Washburn University
    1700 SW College Ave • Topeka, KS 66621
    785-231-1010
    The scenic campus serves as a community-based center for cultural, recreational, educational, and athletic events.  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

  • Brown v. Board of Education
    424 S Kansas Ave Suite 220 • Topeka, KS 66603
    785-354-4273
    Through media/interpretive presentations, learn the facts about the famous 1954 Brown v. Board of Education, which brought an end to segregation in public schools. more...  map

  • Historic Lecompton
    785-887-6285 or 785-887-6520
    National landmarks. Constitution Hall. Territorial Capital Museum.  map

  • Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site
    124 NW Fillmore • Topeka, KS 66606
    785-368-3888
    Six-acre, turn-of-the-century town square complete with historic Victorian home, reconstructed log cabin, drugstore with working soda fountain, general store, and botanical gardens. more...  map

  • Tiffany Windows at First Presbyterian Church
    817 SW Harrison • Topeka, KS 66612
    785-233-9601
    Only church west of the Mississippi where you can admire original, priceless Tiffany stained-glass windows, beautiful hand-carved woodwork, and more.  map

Libraries & Research Centers

Museums & Galleries

  • Combat Air Museum
    Forbes Field Hanger 602 • Topeka, KS 66619
    785-862-3303
    Venture through two hangers full of historic military aircraft and exhibits dating from WWI to the present. more...  map

  • Constitution Hall-Territorial Capital-Lane Museum
    315 Elmore St/609 E Woodson-Lecompton • Topeka, KS 66606
    785-887-6520 or 785-887-6275
    Civil War history. National Landmark. Kansas historic site. National register site. more...  map

  • Harley-Davidson
    2047 Southwest Topeka Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66604
    785-234-6174
    Harley museum located in historic building. Vintage motorcycles, exhibits, and collectibles.

  • Kansas Museum of History
    6425 SW 6th • Topeka, KS 66615
    785-272-8681
    Step through Kansas history. From prehistoric period to the recent past, via exhibits, children's hands-on gallery, tours, programs, and more.  map

  • Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University
    17th and Jewell • Topeka, KS 66621
    785-231-1124
    The oldest art museum in Kansas, featuring changing exhibits.  map

  • Museum of the Kansas National Guard
    6700 South Topeka Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66619
    785-862-1020
    Experience the military heritage of the Kansas Army and Air National Guard through exhibits, outdoor displays, and more.  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Gage Park Mini-Train
    635 Southwest Gage Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66604
    785-272-5821
    Enjoy a mile-long train ride through scenic Gage Park and then go round on an authentically restored 1908 carousel.  map

  • Gage Park's Reinisch Rose Garden
    635 Southwest Gage Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66604
    785-272-5900
    Wander amidst 2-1/2 acres of beautiful roses, or roam Doran Rock Garden and gaze into the reflecting pool. Blooming season is May - October.  map

  • Heartland Park Topeka
    7530 Southwest Topeka Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66611
    785-862-4781
    NHRA drag racing, off-road racing, World of Outlaws, and other racing events.  map

  • Lake Shawnee Recreational Arts and Campground
    3137 SE 29th • Topeka, KS 66605
    785-267-1156
    Scenic 1,110 acre park with 410 acre lake. Boating, fishing, beach, golf, shelters, botanical, garden, arboretum, tennis, ball diamonds, campground, docks, swimming, showers, laundry, and concession.  map

  • Reinisch Rose Garden
    685 Southwest Gage Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66606
    Gage Park
    785-272-5900
    Wander amidst 2 1/2 acres of beautiful roses (6,500 bushes), roam Doran Rock Garden, and gaze into the reflecting pool. Blooming season May-Oct.  map

  • Topeka Zoological Park
    635 Southwest Gage Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66604
    785-272-5821
    A 30-acre oasis home to over 300 animals from around the world. Tropical Rain Forest, children's zoo and more.  map

Tours & Cruises

  • Kansas History Center Nature Trail
    6425 SW 6th • Topeka, KS 66615
    785-272-8681
    Roam this 2-1/2 mile scenic nature trail.  map

  • Topeka CVB
    1275 Southwest Topeka Boulevard • Topeka, KS 66604
    785-234-1030
    Visit our 24-hour Tourist Information Center for great literature, tourist info, and maps.  map

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