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Visiting Topeka, KS


Get a blast of the past in this western Kansas state capital, which was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists and later played a key role in the civil rights movement. Visit the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site, which celebrates those involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision that deemed segregated schools unconstitutional. Continue your back-in-time travel at Ward Meade Park, which features an early 1900s town, Victorian mansion, one-room schoolhouse and log... more » Get a blast of the past in this western Kansas state capital, which was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists and later played a key role in the civil rights movement. Visit the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site, which celebrates those involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision that deemed segregated schools unconstitutional. Continue your back-in-time travel at Ward Meade Park, which features an early 1900s town, Victorian mansion, one-room schoolhouse and log cabins. View aircraft dating from World War I at the Combat Air Museum, and visit Cedar Crest, the historic Governor's home, overlooking the Kansas River. Aside from historical attractions, Topeka is also known for its world-class motor sports racing site, Heartland Park Topeka, with its record-breaking quarter-mile drag strip. Topeka has its share of cultural attractions as well in the form of numerous art galleries, live theater and local symphony and opera companies. For a great family outing, head over to the Topeka Zoological Park for a visit to the tropical rain forest, naturalistic bear dwelling and the children's petting zoo, featuring llamas and sheep. « less
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87°F 30°C
66°F 18°C
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Aug
86°F 30°C
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Sep
78°F 25°C
54°F 12°C
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Oct
65°F 18°C
43°F 6°C
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Nov
52°F 11°C
32°F 0°C
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Dec
41°F 5°C
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97°F 36°C
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Saturday
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92°F 33°C
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74°F 23°C
Sunday
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90°F 32°C
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Traveler Reviews

Hyatt Place Topeka

5 of 5 stars
New England
Jul 7, 2009

We booked at the last minute on the phone driving to Topeka. The AAA rate was $86 including all taxes. The clerks could not have been nicer greeting us. There was a large group staying at the hotel...more

Cook's American Grill

5 of 5 stars
Topeka, KS USA
Jul 7, 2009

Cook's is a fine, reasonably priced, locally owned cafe. The owner usually has classical music or jazz playing. The cafe was a non-smoking place before it became intelligently fashionable not to...more

Hyatt Place Topeka

5 of 5 stars
Janesville, WI
Jul 5, 2009

This was my first stay ever in a hyatt and WOW. I was very impressed the minute i walked through the doors of this motel. Very modern, elaborate, and comfortable decor. Service was very professional...more

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