Topeka, United States

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Alternative names: Founded: 1854 (170 years ago)Population: 127.3 thous. (2019)Area: 61.47 mi²Elevation: 928 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°2'60"N, 95°40'57"W
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Topeka Top Attractions

Topeka Attractions - What to See and Explore

Topeka offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Kansas State Capitol, Topeka Zoo, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • kansas state capitol topeka
    Museum • History museum

    Kansas State Capitol

    The Kansas State Capitol, known also as the Kansas Statehouse, is the building housing the executive and legislative branches of government for the U.S. state of Kansas.

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    Classic menagerie and animal programming

    Topeka Zoo

    The Topeka Zoo is a medium-sized zoo in Topeka, Kansas in the United States. It is located within Gage Park, just off I-70 in the north central portion of the city. Despite its size, it houses over 250 animals in a number of exhibits, including one of the first indoor tropical rain forests in the United States.

  • brown v board of education national historic site topeka
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

    Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site was established in Topeka, Kansas, on October 26, 1992, by the United States Congress to commemorate the landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Brown v.

  • topeka shawnee county public library
    Library • Elmhurst

    Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

    The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is a public library located in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It serves all of Shawnee County, Kansas with the exception of the Rossville, Kansas and Silver Lake, Kansas townships. The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is a municipal taxing district authorized by Kansas law.

  • evel knievel museum topeka location map
    Museum • History museum

    Evel Knievel Museum

    The Evel Knievel Museum is a non-profit museum located in Topeka, Kansas, United States. The museum houses the largest collection of authentic Evel Knievel memorabilia in the world, including interactive experiences. It is 13,000 square feet and two stories.

  • truckhenge topeka
    Monuments and statues

    Truckhenge

    Truckhenge is a grassroots art exhibit, part of Lessman's Farm & Catfish Pond, located between Tecumseh and Topeka, Kansas. Truckhenge and Beer Bottle City are also part of the Kaw Region Art Park, as designated by the Association of Shawnee County Recycling And Preservation.

  • kansas museum of history topeka
    Museum • History museum • Library

    Kansas Museum of History

    The Kansas Museum of History is the state historical museum in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It presents Kansas history from the prehistoric to modern eras in 30,000 square feet of exhibits.

  • old prairie town at ward meade historic site topeka
    Museum • Park

    Ward-Meade House

    The Ward-Meade House is a historic house in Topeka, Kansas. It was built in 1870 for Anthony A. Ward and his wife, née Mary Jane Foster.

  • st josephs catholic church topeka
    Church • West Meade

    St. Joseph's Catholic Church

    St. Joseph's Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic church in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It was established to serve the needs of the growing population of Volga Germans, ethnic Germans from Russia.

  • kaw river state park topeka location map
    Park

    Kaw River State Park

    Kaw River State Park is a state park in Topeka, Kansas, USA. Kaw River, the only urban type state park in Kansas, is relatively small at 76 acres.

  • pottawatomie baptist mission building topeka
    Church

    Pottawatomie Baptist Mission Building

    The Pottawatomie Baptist Mission Building is a historic mission off W. 6th St. one-half mile west of Wanamaker Road in Topeka, Kansas. It was built in 1849 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

  • cedar crest mansion topeka
    Historical place

    Cedar Crest Mansion

    The Kansas Governor's Residence, also known as Cedar Crest, is the official residence of the governor of Kansas. Built in 1928 and bequeathed to the state in 1955, it became the governor's residence in 1962.

  • chester b woodward house topeka
    Neoclassical architecture

    Chester B. Woodward House

    The Chester B. Woodward House is a historic house in Topeka, Kansas. It was built in 1923 for Chester B. Woodward, a businessman. Woodward served as the vice president of the Central National Bank and Trust Company of Topeka from 1920 to 1928 and the president of the Topeka Morris Plan Company from 1928 to 1940.

  • kansas childrens discovery center topeka location map
    Museum • Children's museum • Science museum

    Kansas Children's Discovery Center

    The Kansas Children's Discovery Center is a nonprofit children's museum for children and families to explore and discover science, art, engineering, and nature together.

  • jayhawk theatre topeka
    Concerts and shows • Theater

    Jayhawk Theatre

    The Historic Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas, is a theater located in downtown Topeka, Kansas, United States. The theatre opened on August 16, 1926.

  • ted ensley gardens topeka
    39°0'4"N • 95°37'60"W

    Ted Ensley Gardens

    Park • Garden

  • mulvane art museum topeka
    39°2'10"N • 95°42'10"W

    Mulvane Art Museum

    Museum • Art museum

  • ward meade park botanical gardens topeka location map
    Park • Historical place

    Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens

    Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens 2.5 acres are botanical gardens located in Historic Ward-Meade Park at 124 NW Fillmore Street, Topeka, Kansas, United States.

  • great overland station topeka
    Museum • Historical place • Specialty museum

    Great Overland Station

    Great Overland Station, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Union Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot, is a museum and former railroad station in Topeka, Kansas.

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Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Topeka.

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Topeka – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Topeka, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Watkins Museum of History (Lawrence), Spencer Museum of Art (Lawrence), Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics (Lawrence).

  • watkins museum of history lawrence25 milesE
    Museum, History museum

    Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence

    The Watkins Museum of History is a museum in Lawrence, Kansas that is managed by the Douglas County Historical Society. It provides programs and public events, educational resources and activities, and changing exhibits about the heritage of Douglas County.

  • spencer museum of art lawrence24 milesE
    Museum, Art, Art museum

    Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence

    The Spencer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas. The museum houses collection that currently numbers more than 47,000 artworks and artifacts in all media.

  • robert j dole institute of politics lawrence23 milesE
    Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

    Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Lawrence

    The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, often shortened to the Dole Institute, is a nonpartisan political institution located at the University of Kansas and founded by the former U.S. Senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole.

  • old depot museum ottawa37 milesSE
    Museum, Railway station, Transport

    Old Depot Museum, Ottawa

    The Old Depot Museum is a history museum located in Ottawa, Kansas. The focus of the museum is primarily on the regional history of Franklin County, and the importance of trains to the development of small towns.

  • sunset zoo manhattan50 milesW
    Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo

    Sunset Zoo, Manhattan

    Sunset Zoo, also known as Sunset Zoological Park, is the city zoo of Manhattan, Kansas, and is home to over 300 animals representing more than 100 species.

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Best Time To Visit Topeka

Learn when is the best time to travel to Topeka weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in May and June.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Topeka?

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What is the best time to visit Topeka?

May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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