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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. |
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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.  |
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Topeka Performing Arts Center 214 SE 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603, 785-297-9000 or 785-234-2787, Broadway, concerts, conference, and meeting place.  |
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Topeka Scarecrows Professional Hockey One Expocentre Dr, Topeka, KS 66612, 877-2327697, Northeast Kansas professional hockey at its best. |
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Golden Eagle Casino 1121 Goldfinch Road, Topeka, KS 66439, located in Horton, KS, 785-486-6601, Las Vegas-style casino offers entertainment and bingo. |
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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. |
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Sac and Fox Casino 1322 US Highway 75, Topeka, KS 66527, Powhattan, Kansas, 785-467-8000, Vegas-style gaming. High play slots. |
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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.  |
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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.  |
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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...  |
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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.  |
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Stach School at Kansas History Center 6425 SW 6th, Topeka, KS 66615, 785-272-8681, 1920s schoolhouse with living history program.  |
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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.  |
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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.  |
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Historic Lecompton 785-887-6285 or 785-887-6520, National landmarks. Constitution Hall. Territorial Capital Museum. |
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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.  |
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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.  |
| Libraries & Research Centers |
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Center for Historical Research 6425 Southwest 6th, Topeka, KS 66615, 785-272-8681, Primary - secondary resources on Kansas history. more...  |
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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.  |
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Topeka Genealogical Society Library 2717 SE Indiana, Topeka, KS 66605, 785-233-5762, Research your family history. more...  |
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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... |
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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. |
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Harley-Davidson 2047 Southwest Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66604, 785-234-6174, Harley museum located in historic building. Vintage motorcycles, exhibits, and collectibles. |
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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.  |
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Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University 17th and Jewell, Topeka, KS 66621, 785-231-1124, The oldest art museum in Kansas, featuring changing exhibits.  |
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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. |
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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.  |
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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.  |
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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.  |
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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.  |
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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.  |
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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.  |
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Kansas History Center Nature Trail 6425 SW 6th, Topeka, KS 66615, 785-272-8681, Roam this 2-1/2 mile scenic nature trail.  |
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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.  |
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