Capital City Guidebook
Sightseeing
If you aren't afraid of heights, take the dome tour up 296 winding steps to the balcony. Breathtaking view of the whole town! Tour available M-F
29 locals recommend
Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
Southwest Van Buren StreetIf you aren't afraid of heights, take the dome tour up 296 winding steps to the balcony. Breathtaking view of the whole town! Tour available M-F
So much to do at Gage Park! You can *Spend the day at the Topeka Zoo * Visit the Rose Garden * Ride the NEW Mini-Train or Carousel * Swim at Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center * Run or walk the 2 mile fitness loop trail * See a show at Helen Hocker Theater * Rent a shelter house for a gathering or party * Kids can play at Animaland and Play Land
26 locals recommend
Gage Park
635 SW Gage BlvdSo much to do at Gage Park! You can *Spend the day at the Topeka Zoo * Visit the Rose Garden * Ride the NEW Mini-Train or Carousel * Swim at Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center * Run or walk the 2 mile fitness loop trail * See a show at Helen Hocker Theater * Rent a shelter house for a gathering or party * Kids can play at Animaland and Play Land
Kansas Children's Discovery Center
4400 SW 10th AveFun for the kids as well as the adults!
Topeka's large event center. Home to concerts, sporting events and more.
13 locals recommend
Kansas Expocentre
1 Expocentre DrTopeka's large event center. Home to concerts, sporting events and more.
Award winning museum that tells the story of the people of Kansas. Open Wednesday through Saturday. Hiking trails also available on premises.
28 locals recommend
Kansas Museum of History
6425 SW 6th AveAward winning museum that tells the story of the people of Kansas. Open Wednesday through Saturday. Hiking trails also available on premises.
For daredevils and dreamers of all ages! Average tour time 1.5 hours.
17 locals recommend
Evel Knievel Museum
2047 SW Topeka BlvdFor daredevils and dreamers of all ages! Average tour time 1.5 hours.
Local venue for outdoor music and shows. Cool off with water fountain fun in the summer or ice skating in the winter. Within walking distance to local restaurants, bars, and breweries!
Evergy Plaza
630 S Kansas AveLocal venue for outdoor music and shows. Cool off with water fountain fun in the summer or ice skating in the winter. Within walking distance to local restaurants, bars, and breweries!
Lots of eclectic shopping options, art, dining and entertainment! Check out First Friday Art Walk (first Friday of each month)
25 locals recommend
NOTO Arts Center
935 N Kansas AveLots of eclectic shopping options, art, dining and entertainment! Check out First Friday Art Walk (first Friday of each month)
City/town information
A quick 30 minute drive will put you in the hometown of the Kansas Jayhawks! 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions! Quaint downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment centrally located on Mass (Massachusetts) Street.
19 locals recommend
Lawrence
A quick 30 minute drive will put you in the hometown of the Kansas Jayhawks! 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions! Quaint downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment centrally located on Mass (Massachusetts) Street.
Coffee
If you’re not into large chain coffee shops and want to try something local, head over to Circle Coffee! Just down the street from Crown Jewell and Hidden Hexi and a very short drive from Capital Casa! We know the owner personally and have enjoyed her baking for years and think you will too! Also check out the cocktails section for information on the pop up bar that shares space in the evening when the coffee shop is closed!
Circle Coffee Co.
If you’re not into large chain coffee shops and want to try something local, head over to Circle Coffee! Just down the street from Crown Jewell and Hidden Hexi and a very short drive from Capital Casa! We know the owner personally and have enjoyed her baking for years and think you will too! Also check out the cocktails section for information on the pop up bar that shares space in the evening when the coffee shop is closed!
Food scene
How many delicious ways can you order a grilled cheese sandwich? Stop in and find out and grab a craft beer or unique cocktail. Spacious outdoor space with live music events.
21 locals recommend
The Wheel Barrel
925 N Kansas AveHow many delicious ways can you order a grilled cheese sandwich? Stop in and find out and grab a craft beer or unique cocktail. Spacious outdoor space with live music events.
Looking for food and fun at the same time! Extensive menu, cocktails, and specialty milk shakes paired with arcade games and a small indoor bowling alley keeps the whole family entertained and fed.
26 locals recommend
The Pennant
915 S Kansas AveLooking for food and fun at the same time! Extensive menu, cocktails, and specialty milk shakes paired with arcade games and a small indoor bowling alley keeps the whole family entertained and fed.