Things to Do in Topeka, KS

  • Our list of the best things to do in Topeka, Kansas, features the top 40 nearby activities — including 19 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Topeka, KS has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Amusement, Outdoor Places, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Topeka, KS , followed by 16 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lawrence
  • Our list of the best things to do in Topeka, Kansas, features the top 40 nearby activities — including 19 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Topeka, KS has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Amusement, Outdoor Places, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Topeka, KS , followed by 16 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lawrence
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The rock luminaries behind “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind” continue their mission of catchy melodies and symphonic composition
0.9 Miles
95% 357 votes
Other Landmarks 10th and Jackson, Topeka, KS 66612 MoreLess Info
Located in downtown Topeka, construction of the Kansas State Capitol Building, began in 1866. The building features ornate copper and gold accenting, intricate woodworking, murals and historic memorabilia from the 19th century.
4.7 Miles
98% 134 votes
Lake 3027 SE Beach Terrace, Topeka, KS 66603 MoreLess Info
Built in 1935 as a WPA project, Lake Shawnee offers a variety of amenities, including tennis and sand volleyball courts, a golf course, shelter areas, open spaces, and a marina.
2.3 Miles
93% 173 votes
Children's Museums 4400 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 MoreLess Info
The Kansas Children's Discovery Center works to combine both exploration and fun through interactive exhibits and kid-centered learning. Families with children of all ages can participate in hands-on discovery, daily programs, and other special events during the year.
4.6 Miles
93% 175 votes
History Museums 6425 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615 MoreLess Info
The award-winning Kansas Museum of History is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the plains states and their settlers. Must see exhibits include Civil War memorabilia, an 1868 stagecoach and a Sante Fe Railroad locomotive from 1880.
0.6 Miles
90% 83 votes
Historic Sites 124 N.W. Fillmore, Topeka, KS MoreLess Info
Old mansions and a short street composed of 19th century buildings form a large draw of Ward Meade Park. There is also a 2.5 acre botanic garden with over 500 varieties of trees and flowers as well as a fountain and water gazebo.
1.4 Miles
89% 418 votes
Historic Sites Topeka, KS 66603 MoreLess Info
Monroe Elementary School is the center-piece of the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site. Rooms within the original 1950's school are filled with historic exhibits and memorabilia detailing the end of legal segregation.
2.2 Miles
90% 197 votes
Parks Between 6th and 10th Streets, Topeka, KS MoreLess Info
Covering 160 acres and dating back to the very end of the 19th century, the Gage Park has plenty of things which would make a day more enjoyable, including a miniature train and concrete animals for the children.
1.4 Miles
100% 31 votes
Theaters 3028 SW 8th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606 MoreLess Info
Topeka Civic Theater is located in Topeka, Kansas and it is a center for theater arts and performances. The seats are comfortable and in excellent condition. The plays staged are interesting.
1.6 Miles
90% 29 votes
Art Museum Washburn University, Topeka, KS MoreLess Info
National and international art is showcased at the Mulvane Art Museum with specific exhibits that represent both Kansas and regional artists. There is also an on site Art Lab that is a hands-on education facility that features activities for all ages.
7.5 Miles
95% 94 votes
Military Museums Hangars 602-604 'J' Street, Topeka, KS MoreLess Info
One of the few aviation museums located on an active airfield is the Combat Air Museum. It is dedicated to the creation of both resources and facilities to educate the public about the military aviation history of the United States.
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