Guidebook for Topeka
Food Scene
Treat yourself to a sophisticated dinner while eating in a historic building when you stop at this Topeka favorite. The ever-changing prix fixe menu allows for several courses of delicious food inside a renovated 1876 rowhouse. Indulge yourself with salad, soup, an entrée and dessert course based on the season and the chef's current cravings.
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Rowhouse Restaurant
515 SW Van Buren StTreat yourself to a sophisticated dinner while eating in a historic building when you stop at this Topeka favorite. The ever-changing prix fixe menu allows for several courses of delicious food inside a renovated 1876 rowhouse. Indulge yourself with salad, soup, an entrée and dessert course based on the season and the chef's current cravings.
Best live music in Topeka on Friday and Saturday nights. Play area for your kids if you bring the family.
Inexpensive and great food!
Gourmet grilled cheese, house made soups, and a full bar featuring craft beer and beer garden. Sunday brunch with a build your own bloody mary bar.
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The Wheel Barrel
925 N Kansas AveBest live music in Topeka on Friday and Saturday nights. Play area for your kids if you bring the family.
Inexpensive and great food!
Gourmet grilled cheese, house made soups, and a full bar featuring craft beer and beer garden. Sunday brunch with a build your own bloody mary bar.
Prepare for a good meal from beginning to end at Bobo's. Diners love the burgers and onion rings, but their apple pie really seals the deal. The restaurant was even featured on an episode of "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" on the Food Network Channel, so you can't go wrong!
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Bobo's Drive In
2300 SW 10th Ave Prepare for a good meal from beginning to end at Bobo's. Diners love the burgers and onion rings, but their apple pie really seals the deal. The restaurant was even featured on an episode of "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" on the Food Network Channel, so you can't go wrong!
Enjoy a gluten free meal in a cozy restaurant located off the beaten path near Historic Holliday Park. Local residents and visitors alike love to stop by the Downtown Farmer's Market and head over to the café afterwards for breakfast. Best known for their Mexican food, try the daily lunch special.
Cafe Holliday
800 SW 12th StEnjoy a gluten free meal in a cozy restaurant located off the beaten path near Historic Holliday Park. Local residents and visitors alike love to stop by the Downtown Farmer's Market and head over to the café afterwards for breakfast. Best known for their Mexican food, try the daily lunch special.
Discover world-renowned coffee that earned this company Roast Magazine's 2009 Roaster of the Year designation. While sipping your latte or mocha, don't miss the ever-changing flavors of quiche, or the ham and brie sandwich grilled on crispy bread.
PT's at College Hill
1625 SW Washburn Ave Discover world-renowned coffee that earned this company Roast Magazine's 2009 Roaster of the Year designation. While sipping your latte or mocha, don't miss the ever-changing flavors of quiche, or the ham and brie sandwich grilled on crispy bread.
Burger enthusiasts unite! Whether you are in search of a gourmet beef or vegetarian burger and fries, you can't go wrong. Starting in an Irish pub kitchen in 2009, and making its way to the Capital City in 2011, the restaurant allows you to enjoy a juicy burger and play ping pong, pool and arcade games afterwards. We'd recommend the Kobe burger or Chicago dog. Make sure you don't forget to order a side of truffle fries!
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The Burger Stand Topeka
2833 SW 29th StBurger enthusiasts unite! Whether you are in search of a gourmet beef or vegetarian burger and fries, you can't go wrong. Starting in an Irish pub kitchen in 2009, and making its way to the Capital City in 2011, the restaurant allows you to enjoy a juicy burger and play ping pong, pool and arcade games afterwards. We'd recommend the Kobe burger or Chicago dog. Make sure you don't forget to order a side of truffle fries!
With fresh flavors, your first stop in certainly won't be your last. Here you will find authentic North Indian cuisine, including grilled bread, lentils, vegetables and spiced marinated meats. To get a taste of several dishes at once, we suggest stopping by for the lunch buffet.
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Monsoon Indian Grill
2040 Southwest Wanamaker RoadWith fresh flavors, your first stop in certainly won't be your last. Here you will find authentic North Indian cuisine, including grilled bread, lentils, vegetables and spiced marinated meats. To get a taste of several dishes at once, we suggest stopping by for the lunch buffet.
Local legend. Since 1973, Taco Villa has offered made-to-order Mexican foods in a casual, family atmosphere. The friendly staff recognizes many of its regulars not only by their faces and names, but also by their orders.
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Taco Villa
5300 SW 21st StLocal legend. Since 1973, Taco Villa has offered made-to-order Mexican foods in a casual, family atmosphere. The friendly staff recognizes many of its regulars not only by their faces and names, but also by their orders.
The legend of the Blue Moose started over 10 years ago in the neighborly confines of Prairie Village, Kansas. Stories of this tall, darkish blue beast with huge antlers quickly spread throughout the area. Grandparents told their grandchildren tales of the elusive and mysterious Blue Moose, most claiming to have personally seen him off in the distance on a cold and foggy night. Of course, when speaking of legend, one can never be too sure of what separates fact from fiction. Some say he still walks his original beat, sticking to the shadows. Others claim that they have seen him with a band of gypsies roaming as far west as Topeka. Tales of a kind moose doing good deeds have become part of Kan
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Blue Moose Topeka
3030 SW Wanamaker RdThe legend of the Blue Moose started over 10 years ago in the neighborly confines of Prairie Village, Kansas. Stories of this tall, darkish blue beast with huge antlers quickly spread throughout the area. Grandparents told their grandchildren tales of the elusive and mysterious Blue Moose, most claiming to have personally seen him off in the distance on a cold and foggy night. Of course, when speaking of legend, one can never be too sure of what separates fact from fiction. Some say he still walks his original beat, sticking to the shadows. Others claim that they have seen him with a band of gypsies roaming as far west as Topeka. Tales of a kind moose doing good deeds have become part of Kan
Excellent restaurant. Upscale cuisine, a wonderful detour from all the chain restaurants. Close by.
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Chez Yasu
2701 SW 17th StExcellent restaurant. Upscale cuisine, a wonderful detour from all the chain restaurants. Close by.
Los Charros
738 Southwest Gage BoulevardGreat Mexican food with fast and polite service!
Fresh and tasty - The Pennant is the food and entertainment destination for Topeka. Located in historic Downtown, we offer a fantastic menu focused on quality and locally sourced ingredients. The dining room is a great spot to enjoy a fantastic meal, catch up with friends or take in the action happening on Kansas Avenue. Grab a delicious burger and a cold beer and join us here!
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The Pennant
915 S Kansas AveFresh and tasty - The Pennant is the food and entertainment destination for Topeka. Located in historic Downtown, we offer a fantastic menu focused on quality and locally sourced ingredients. The dining room is a great spot to enjoy a fantastic meal, catch up with friends or take in the action happening on Kansas Avenue. Grab a delicious burger and a cold beer and join us here!
Try something new at this fantastic stop. Order any dish to your spice-level: mild, medium, hot or Thai hot! We recommend the Money Bags as an appetizer - a fried wonton filled with cream cheese, crab flake and garlic flavor seasoning.
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Tuptim Thai Restaurant
220 SW 29th StTry something new at this fantastic stop. Order any dish to your spice-level: mild, medium, hot or Thai hot! We recommend the Money Bags as an appetizer - a fried wonton filled with cream cheese, crab flake and garlic flavor seasoning.
Lonnie Q's BBQ
3150 SE 21st StBest barbecue in Topeka!
A famil oriented establishment that has been providing Topeka with the best quality steaks, hand cut fries, and homemade gravy since the late 1930's. Although we are known for our steaks, our menu also features chicken, fish, and salads. We pride ourselves on providing not only great food but personal service you don't get anywhere else. After just a few visits you will know us, and we will know you! Come often, come hungry, leave full and happy! Don't forget that North Star is also known for having the best discount in Topeka: A FREE meal on your birthday up to $14.99 with id. Must be the day of your birthday. If birthday falls on Sunday and Monday, it will be honored on Tues
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North Star
1100 NW 25th StA famil oriented establishment that has been providing Topeka with the best quality steaks, hand cut fries, and homemade gravy since the late 1930's. Although we are known for our steaks, our menu also features chicken, fish, and salads. We pride ourselves on providing not only great food but personal service you don't get anywhere else. After just a few visits you will know us, and we will know you! Come often, come hungry, leave full and happy! Don't forget that North Star is also known for having the best discount in Topeka: A FREE meal on your birthday up to $14.99 with id. Must be the day of your birthday. If birthday falls on Sunday and Monday, it will be honored on Tues
Josey Baking Co.
3119 SW Huntoon St Scrumptious unique pastries and kolaches!
The White Linen is a unique, fine-dining restaurant based on contemporary French and American cuisine in downtown Topeka, Kansas. Chef Adam VanDonge and his wife, Kasie, opened this restaurant to give Topekans a taste of truly unique dining.. Adam and Kasie have just recently owned "The Drum Room" in Holton, Kansas and have decided to expand their efforts to the capital city. Chef Adam takes locally grown, bred, and produced products and re-imagines them into a modern, unique treat with the familiar structures and textures known to be a staple of the Kansas plains, America's homeland. In this particular restaurant, you will find yourself in the hands of Topeka's finest chef.
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The White Linen
112 SW 6th AveThe White Linen is a unique, fine-dining restaurant based on contemporary French and American cuisine in downtown Topeka, Kansas. Chef Adam VanDonge and his wife, Kasie, opened this restaurant to give Topekans a taste of truly unique dining.. Adam and Kasie have just recently owned "The Drum Room" in Holton, Kansas and have decided to expand their efforts to the capital city. Chef Adam takes locally grown, bred, and produced products and re-imagines them into a modern, unique treat with the familiar structures and textures known to be a staple of the Kansas plains, America's homeland. In this particular restaurant, you will find yourself in the hands of Topeka's finest chef.
Bar 'N Grill - Topeka
2121 SW Belle AveTry the Barn Balls and play some pool!
Mouth-watering BBQ and down-home cooking. Vast knowledge of beer and brewing science are at the heart of Iron Rail Brewing's focus
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Iron Rail Brewing
705 S Kansas AveMouth-watering BBQ and down-home cooking. Vast knowledge of beer and brewing science are at the heart of Iron Rail Brewing's focus
We specialize in gourmet, made-to-order sandwiches featuring Bakery Fresh Breads. Like the art of classical music composers our sandwiches have a composition of flavors sure to delight your taste buds.
Enjoy our Classic “European Style” coffee and espresso drinks. Our Fresh Roasted beans are available in bulk or ground-to-order for your enjoyment at home.
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Classic Bean
722 S Kansas AveWe specialize in gourmet, made-to-order sandwiches featuring Bakery Fresh Breads. Like the art of classical music composers our sandwiches have a composition of flavors sure to delight your taste buds.
Enjoy our Classic “European Style” coffee and espresso drinks. Our Fresh Roasted beans are available in bulk or ground-to-order for your enjoyment at home.
Pie heaven just might be in Topeka, Kansas, at Bradley's Corner Cafe, where there are never fewer than 20 crimp-crusted beauties on offer at a time: pies of perfectly caramelized summer peaches, bracingly sour apple-cranberry, countless riffs on classic pecan. My favorite, available year-round, is the peanut butter-chocolate pie: Beneath a cloud of meringue lie layers of creamy peanut butter mousse and semisweet chocolate pudding—so thick I marvel that the servers manage to slice it. Must have their breakfast also!
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Bradley's Corner Cafe
844 N Kansas AvePie heaven just might be in Topeka, Kansas, at Bradley's Corner Cafe, where there are never fewer than 20 crimp-crusted beauties on offer at a time: pies of perfectly caramelized summer peaches, bracingly sour apple-cranberry, countless riffs on classic pecan. My favorite, available year-round, is the peanut butter-chocolate pie: Beneath a cloud of meringue lie layers of creamy peanut butter mousse and semisweet chocolate pudding—so thick I marvel that the servers manage to slice it. Must have their breakfast also!
CW Porubsky Grocery and Meats A pilgrimage to CW Porubsky Grocery and Meats during chili season has been a Topeka tradition since 1947. This friendly, family-operated business is a good place to get a good meal without spending a lot of money. Charles Porubsky opened this family-run business and his son Charlie runs things now. To this day, little changes there. Porubsky’s has the same weathered bar signs and packs the same lunch crowd ranging from everyday workers to the governor. While chili season at Porubsky’s runs from September 1 through April 1, a trip to Topeka’s Little Russia is not complete without also stopping for a legendary hot pickle
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C W Porubsky Grocery & Meats
508 NE Sardou AveCW Porubsky Grocery and Meats A pilgrimage to CW Porubsky Grocery and Meats during chili season has been a Topeka tradition since 1947. This friendly, family-operated business is a good place to get a good meal without spending a lot of money. Charles Porubsky opened this family-run business and his son Charlie runs things now. To this day, little changes there. Porubsky’s has the same weathered bar signs and packs the same lunch crowd ranging from everyday workers to the governor. While chili season at Porubsky’s runs from September 1 through April 1, a trip to Topeka’s Little Russia is not complete without also stopping for a legendary hot pickle
The Weather Room is an inspired space you'll want to see and be seen in. Our menu features perfect steaks and sharable dishes, a house- cured charcuterie program and hand made pastas, not to mention a mind-blowingly good burger.
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The Weather Room
920 S Kansas AveThe Weather Room is an inspired space you'll want to see and be seen in. Our menu features perfect steaks and sharable dishes, a house- cured charcuterie program and hand made pastas, not to mention a mind-blowingly good burger.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fat Back Brewery started as a home brewing group with the name in homage to the founder's years of playing Rugby. Putting together recipes and perfecting brewing techniques to make great beer became a passion of the group. This brewery had to not only make excellent beer but support the arts and the community as a whole. In 2014 with the help of NOTO the group started putting things in action to make this a reality. In 2015 Fat Back Brewing Associates Corporation was founded. and Norsemen Brewing Company was born.
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Norsemen Brewing Company
830 N Kansas AveFat Back Brewery started as a home brewing group with the name in homage to the founder's years of playing Rugby. Putting together recipes and perfecting brewing techniques to make great beer became a passion of the group. This brewery had to not only make excellent beer but support the arts and the community as a whole. In 2014 with the help of NOTO the group started putting things in action to make this a reality. In 2015 Fat Back Brewing Associates Corporation was founded. and Norsemen Brewing Company was born.
Come by and relax in the ambient atmosphere of Topeka’s Leading Irish Pub, The Celtic Fox, at 8th & Jackson in the heart of Downtown Topeka.
Since 2003, the Celtic Fox has been offering Irish cuisine in a casual, "Cheers"-like atmosphere. Try Irish Favorites like Potato soup, Fish and chips or Shepherd's pie.
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The Celtic Fox Irish Pub and Restaurant
118 SW 8th AveCome by and relax in the ambient atmosphere of Topeka’s Leading Irish Pub, The Celtic Fox, at 8th & Jackson in the heart of Downtown Topeka.
Since 2003, the Celtic Fox has been offering Irish cuisine in a casual, "Cheers"-like atmosphere. Try Irish Favorites like Potato soup, Fish and chips or Shepherd's pie.
Hungry diners come from all over to enjoy our delicious 'Appeteasers' and 'Off The Grill' specialties. When you're in the mood for a great meal and a great time, visit Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill for lunch and dinner daily — or call ahead for carryout service. Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill is a full service bar.
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Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill
4016 SW Huntoon StHungry diners come from all over to enjoy our delicious 'Appeteasers' and 'Off The Grill' specialties. When you're in the mood for a great meal and a great time, visit Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill for lunch and dinner daily — or call ahead for carryout service. Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill is a full service bar.
Topeka's oldest continuously operated neighborhood bar has been in business for 70 years. Not much has changed inside during that time. The food and beverages are always delicious and served with a smile 365 days a year.
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Dutch Goose Sports Bar & Grill
3203 SW 10th AveTopeka's oldest continuously operated neighborhood bar has been in business for 70 years. Not much has changed inside during that time. The food and beverages are always delicious and served with a smile 365 days a year.
Specks Bar & Grill
2105 SW Mission AveCome here for a great cheeseburger and beer!
The Boobie Trap has been a mainstay in Topeka for over 20 years. Some might call this a dive bar, but those of us regular patrons call it home. A place for acceptance for all who enter. It's also hands down to catch live music both local and national. They also feature karaoke, DJ dance parties. There is always something fun going on.
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The Boobie Trap Bar
1417 SW 6th AveThe Boobie Trap has been a mainstay in Topeka for over 20 years. Some might call this a dive bar, but those of us regular patrons call it home. A place for acceptance for all who enter. It's also hands down to catch live music both local and national. They also feature karaoke, DJ dance parties. There is always something fun going on.
Entertainment & Activities
Built in 1866, the Capitol building contains magnificent artwork, including murals by native-born artist John Steuart Curry, ornate architectural features and elaborate Senate and House Chambers.
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Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
Southwest Van Buren StreetBuilt in 1866, the Capitol building contains magnificent artwork, including murals by native-born artist John Steuart Curry, ornate architectural features and elaborate Senate and House Chambers.
This is a revitalized area with antique shops, restaurants, micro-brewery, art, interesting shops. It's the place to be on the first Friday evening of every month.
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NOTO Arts Center
935 N Kansas AveThis is a revitalized area with antique shops, restaurants, micro-brewery, art, interesting shops. It's the place to be on the first Friday evening of every month.
Guided tours offered in a replica 1800s town with a schoolhouse, church, general store & gardens.
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Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden
124 NW Fillmore StGuided tours offered in a replica 1800s town with a schoolhouse, church, general store & gardens.
Kansas Expocentre
1 Expocentre DrKeynundrum is an escape room adventure that is a new interactive game where you and your friends are challenged as a team to find hidden objects, resolve puzzles and decrypt clues to earn your freedom. Keynundrum is Topeka’s first and only year round escape room. This adrenaline filled adventure will bring out the imagination and creativity you didn’t know you had in you. You have just 60 minutes to unravel the story and get out of the room. Can you do it?
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Keynundrum
2900 SW Atwood AveKeynundrum is an escape room adventure that is a new interactive game where you and your friends are challenged as a team to find hidden objects, resolve puzzles and decrypt clues to earn your freedom. Keynundrum is Topeka’s first and only year round escape room. This adrenaline filled adventure will bring out the imagination and creativity you didn’t know you had in you. You have just 60 minutes to unravel the story and get out of the room. Can you do it?
Renovated art deco multivenue performing arts center hosting music, dance, theater & more.
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Topeka Performing Arts Center
214 SE 8th AveRenovated art deco multivenue performing arts center hosting music, dance, theater & more.
Sk8away Inc.
815 Southwest Fairlawn RoadRoller Skating... It's Fun you can Feel! ALL NIGHT SK8!
Heartland Motorsports Park
7530 SW Topeka BlvdSince 1960, people have been coming to Gage Bowling Alleys to socialize with friends and have fun. ReKat Recreation, Inc., the proprietors of Gage Bowl, continues that tradition by providing outstanding civic service to our community. Gage Bowls is your hometown family bowling center.
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Gage Bowl
4200 Southwest Huntoon StreetSince 1960, people have been coming to Gage Bowling Alleys to socialize with friends and have fun. ReKat Recreation, Inc., the proprietors of Gage Bowl, continues that tradition by providing outstanding civic service to our community. Gage Bowls is your hometown family bowling center.
Ride turn of the century master craftsmanship for a dollar. Here we go round in circles...
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Carousel In the Park
Ride turn of the century master craftsmanship for a dollar. Here we go round in circles...
Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with Awesome, Healthy Fun. We’ve been voted the number one “out of the box” workout and the “Best Party Ever.” Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes.
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1801 SW Wanamaker RdSky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with Awesome, Healthy Fun. We’ve been voted the number one “out of the box” workout and the “Best Party Ever.” Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes.
Midwest Health Aquatic Center features a 35-foot tower with five water slides three twisting, intertwining mat/speed slides, and a second speed slide and an open slide that drop patrons directly into the pool. The main activity pool also features a zip line, climbing wall and diving board. The bow tie wave pool is the only one of its kind in the Midwest and produces four different types of waves gentle, rolling, rocking and diamond. It is good for walking, tubing or swimming. The leisure pool features a children/toddlers play tower, a zero depth entry, basketball goals and volleyball net and a vortex sitting area which is similar to a whirlpool without the bubbles.
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Midwest Health, Inc
3024 SW Wanamaker RdMidwest Health Aquatic Center features a 35-foot tower with five water slides three twisting, intertwining mat/speed slides, and a second speed slide and an open slide that drop patrons directly into the pool. The main activity pool also features a zip line, climbing wall and diving board. The bow tie wave pool is the only one of its kind in the Midwest and produces four different types of waves gentle, rolling, rocking and diamond. It is good for walking, tubing or swimming. The leisure pool features a children/toddlers play tower, a zero depth entry, basketball goals and volleyball net and a vortex sitting area which is similar to a whirlpool without the bubbles.
Lake Shawnee is a manmade lake built between 1935 and 1939 as a Work Progress Administration project when more than 5,000 fishermen celebrated its completion in 1939.
Water activities include boating, fishing, and swimming, while non-water activities include camping, golfing, and tennis. There are many amenities and facilities at Lake Shawnee, some of which include beautiful gardens and large open areas, the Garden House, the Reynolds Lodge, and shelter houses for picnics. If you are wondering what to do in Topeka with kids, this is a great place to visit.
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Lake Shawnee
3137 SE 29th StLake Shawnee is a manmade lake built between 1935 and 1939 as a Work Progress Administration project when more than 5,000 fishermen celebrated its completion in 1939.
Water activities include boating, fishing, and swimming, while non-water activities include camping, golfing, and tennis. There are many amenities and facilities at Lake Shawnee, some of which include beautiful gardens and large open areas, the Garden House, the Reynolds Lodge, and shelter houses for picnics. If you are wondering what to do in Topeka with kids, this is a great place to visit.
Built in 1883, this storied, Normandy-style castle provides a wine tasting room & dinosaur garden
Matrot Castle
6424 SW Huntoon StBuilt in 1883, this storied, Normandy-style castle provides a wine tasting room & dinosaur garden
Sightseeing
The Monroe Elementary School, one of the segregated schools involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools, is now a National Historic Site commemorating this landmark ruling.
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
1515 SE Monroe StThe Monroe Elementary School, one of the segregated schools involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools, is now a National Historic Site commemorating this landmark ruling.
Located directly across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, a notorious hate group that targets the LGBTQ community, a house sports the rainbow colors of the gay pride flag. The boldly colored Equality House is a headquarters of nonprofit Planting Peace, acting as a visual reminder of the group’s commitment to LGBTQ rights.
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Equality House
1200 SW Orleans StLocated directly across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, a notorious hate group that targets the LGBTQ community, a house sports the rainbow colors of the gay pride flag. The boldly colored Equality House is a headquarters of nonprofit Planting Peace, acting as a visual reminder of the group’s commitment to LGBTQ rights.
This historic 1927 train station featuring classic architecture has undergone a major restoration.
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Great Overland Station
200 N Kansas AveThis historic 1927 train station featuring classic architecture has undergone a major restoration.
This historic venue for shows originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theater & movie palace
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Jayhawk Theatre
720 SW Jackson StThis historic venue for shows originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theater & movie palace
This area is known for its big, Victorian-style homes and circular intersections. Potwin is a community favorite, especially at Christmastime, when neighbors join forces to decorate the homes and intersections with lights and themed décor. It's common to hear carols being sung or even to run into Santa himself during a tour through the neighborhood to see the lights during the holidays. Halloween and Fourth of July also are popular holidays to celebrate in Potwin with decorations, parades and activities
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Potwin
This area is known for its big, Victorian-style homes and circular intersections. Potwin is a community favorite, especially at Christmastime, when neighbors join forces to decorate the homes and intersections with lights and themed décor. It's common to hear carols being sung or even to run into Santa himself during a tour through the neighborhood to see the lights during the holidays. Halloween and Fourth of July also are popular holidays to celebrate in Potwin with decorations, parades and activities
Arts & Culture
The striking "White Buffalo" sculpture outside offers an inkling of the interesting exhibits inside this museum, including a steam locomotive, a Southern Cheyenne teepee, one of the largest collections of prairie memorabilia in the U.S. and a hands-on children's area.
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Kansas Museum of History
6425 SW 6th AveThe striking "White Buffalo" sculpture outside offers an inkling of the interesting exhibits inside this museum, including a steam locomotive, a Southern Cheyenne teepee, one of the largest collections of prairie memorabilia in the U.S. and a hands-on children's area.
Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy is a unique community theatre offering both dinner and non-dinner shows and bar service offering a wide selection of spirits, soft drinks and delightful desserts.
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Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
3028 SW 8th AveTopeka Civic Theatre and Academy is a unique community theatre offering both dinner and non-dinner shows and bar service offering a wide selection of spirits, soft drinks and delightful desserts.
One of the oldest museums west of the Mississippi River and has an impressive collection of 4,000 art objects. Although some of the drawings, paintings, pieces of decorative art, prints, and sculptures come from many places around the world, the museum focuses on the work of local Kansas artists and artists from the Mountain Plains area of the United States.
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Mulvane Art Museum
1700 SW Jewell AveOne of the oldest museums west of the Mississippi River and has an impressive collection of 4,000 art objects. Although some of the drawings, paintings, pieces of decorative art, prints, and sculptures come from many places around the world, the museum focuses on the work of local Kansas artists and artists from the Mountain Plains area of the United States.
House museum in the former home of Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president
Curtis House
1101 SW Topeka BlvdHouse museum in the former home of Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president
The Evel Knievel Museum showcases an incredible collection of authentic artifacts that belonged to the most legendary, death-defying daredevil of all time! Experience Knievel’s life and journey to record-setting, super-stardom! The 2-story 13,000 sq ft Evel Knievel Museum features: • Evel’s motorcycles – the bikes that launched a legend • Knievel’s genuine leathers and helmets • “Big Red,” Knievel’s fully-restored Mack Truck • Evel’s personal and never-before-seen memorabilia INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS: • Virtual Reality 4-D Jump Experience • Broken Bones Interactive, including Evel’s actual X-rays • “Plan Your Jump” Interactive Challenge • Engine & Suspension Interactive • Snake River Experience
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Evel Knievel Museum
2047 SW Topeka BlvdThe Evel Knievel Museum showcases an incredible collection of authentic artifacts that belonged to the most legendary, death-defying daredevil of all time! Experience Knievel’s life and journey to record-setting, super-stardom! The 2-story 13,000 sq ft Evel Knievel Museum features: • Evel’s motorcycles – the bikes that launched a legend • Knievel’s genuine leathers and helmets • “Big Red,” Knievel’s fully-restored Mack Truck • Evel’s personal and never-before-seen memorabilia INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS: • Virtual Reality 4-D Jump Experience • Broken Bones Interactive, including Evel’s actual X-rays • “Plan Your Jump” Interactive Challenge • Engine & Suspension Interactive • Snake River Experience
At this historic museum you will see a collection of 39 aircrafts in two hangars. You will also get to see various military aviation engines, exhibits, artifacts and aviation art, from WWI to present day. The museum is one of the major aviation museums in the United States that is located on an active air field.
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Combat Air Museum
7016 SE Forbes AveAt this historic museum you will see a collection of 39 aircrafts in two hangars. You will also get to see various military aviation engines, exhibits, artifacts and aviation art, from WWI to present day. The museum is one of the major aviation museums in the United States that is located on an active air field.
Parks & Nature
Topeka's zoo is in Gage Park, as well as a lovely rose garden, a train, and the Helen Hocker Theater, which has shows put on by young people. There is also a great swimming pool and an old fashioned carousel. The Bark Park has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and is popular with dog owners.
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Gage Park
635 SW Gage BlvdTopeka's zoo is in Gage Park, as well as a lovely rose garden, a train, and the Helen Hocker Theater, which has shows put on by young people. There is also a great swimming pool and an old fashioned carousel. The Bark Park has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and is popular with dog owners.
It's a fun place for children and completely kid friendly. Adults are not allowed unless accompanied by a child. My granddaughters gave it an A+ when they visited a few years ago. I have been there with 6 small children and only 2 adults. The kids loved it and I was impressed with the built-in safety.
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Kansas Children's Discovery Center
4400 SW 10th AveIt's a fun place for children and completely kid friendly. Adults are not allowed unless accompanied by a child. My granddaughters gave it an A+ when they visited a few years ago. I have been there with 6 small children and only 2 adults. The kids loved it and I was impressed with the built-in safety.
In the heart of Gage Park in Topeka lies Topeka Zoo, just brimming with animals from all over the world just waiting for families to visit!
Here, the creatures of the world come to Kansas, so kids can explore the weird and wonderful species as they learn all about them, and the conservation of those who are endangered.
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Topeka Zoo
635 SW Gage BlvdIn the heart of Gage Park in Topeka lies Topeka Zoo, just brimming with animals from all over the world just waiting for families to visit!
Here, the creatures of the world come to Kansas, so kids can explore the weird and wonderful species as they learn all about them, and the conservation of those who are endangered.
Serene botanical garden on the grounds of a Victorian mansion with other historic structures.
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Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens
124 NW Fillmore StSerene botanical garden on the grounds of a Victorian mansion with other historic structures.
Located on the northeast corner of SW 17th and Gage, this small park is dominated by garden beds filled with flowers, shrubs and trees. There is an ornate metal gazebo and a small sitting area where you can stop and smell the flowers
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Tudor Park
Southwest Gage BoulevardLocated on the northeast corner of SW 17th and Gage, this small park is dominated by garden beds filled with flowers, shrubs and trees. There is an ornate metal gazebo and a small sitting area where you can stop and smell the flowers
Shopping
Westridge Mall
1801 SW Wanamaker RdBest shopping in Topeka!
Wheatland Antique Mall
2905 SW 29th StCome here to find some great antiques at amazing prices!
Every month, hundreds of people visit our local galleries to meet the artists and to purchase great ART during the First Fridays Artwalk.
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ArtsConnect
909 N Kansas AveEvery month, hundreds of people visit our local galleries to meet the artists and to purchase great ART during the First Fridays Artwalk.
Dillard's
1791 SW Wanamaker RdT.J. Maxx
2170 SW Wanamaker StA great place to bring your family with plenty of unique shops, things to see and items to purchase. Great place to find gifts for that hard to buy for person.
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NOTO Arts Center
935 N Kansas AveA great place to bring your family with plenty of unique shops, things to see and items to purchase. Great place to find gifts for that hard to buy for person.
Swing open those bright red doors -- you'll find a warm welcome and a wonderful collection of classic furniture, home accessories, seasonal items and holiday decor at Red Door Home Store.
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Red Door Home Store
2131 SW Fairlawn Plaza DrSwing open those bright red doors -- you'll find a warm welcome and a wonderful collection of classic furniture, home accessories, seasonal items and holiday decor at Red Door Home Store.
Upscale boutique offering wide arrangement of unique home accessories and gifts.
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Pinkadilly
824 N Kansas AveUpscale boutique offering wide arrangement of unique home accessories and gifts.