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Topeka, KS
"To the Stars Through Difficulty" ~ Population: 126,536

  
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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.

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.


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.


Historic Homes & Buildings

Cedar Crest: Kansas Governor's Residence One SW Cedar Crest Rd, Topeka, KS 66601, 785-296-3636, Built in 1928, this recently renovated French-style residence is located on a 200-acre estate and features several ponds and hiking trails. 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. map

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

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. 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

Center for Historical Research 6425 Southwest 6th, Topeka, KS 66615, 785-272-8681, Primary - secondary resources on Kansas history. more... map

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library 1515 SW 10th, Topeka, KS 66604, 785-2333-2040, 400,000 books, art gallery, genealogical resources, special events, and more for all ages. map

Topeka Genealogical Society Library 2717 SE Indiana, Topeka, KS 66605, 785-233-5762, Research your family history. more... map


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...

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.

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.


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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