Topeka, Kansas Hotel near the Kansas State Capitol
Visit our Topeka, Kansas hotel near the Kansas State Capitol Building and enjoy close proximity to many great local attractions. Minutes from downtown Topeka, our hotel is also near the Kansas Museum of History, Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, the Kansas Expocentre, Gage Park and Cypress Ridge Golf Course. Visitors will also enjoy visiting Washburn University, which houses the fascinating Mulvane Art Museum and serves as the performance site for the Topeka Symphony Orchestra. Our West Topeka hotel is perfect for business and leisure guests who wish to enjoy this vibrant city in Kansas.
Our Topeka, Kansas accommodations are convenient to these exciting attractions:
Kansas Museum of History This award-winning museum will teach you more about Kansas with exhibits that the whole family will enjoy. (785) 272-8681 6425 SW 6th Ave Topeka, KS 66615 1 mile from hotel
West Ridge Mall For more than 115 specialty stores of great Topeka shopping, visit the West Ridge Mall. 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd Topeka, KS 66604 1.2 miles from hotel
Gage Park This large park is a great place for families. It is home to Topeka Zoological Park, Helen Hocker Theatre and numerous facilities, including Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center, volleyball courts and more. (785) 368-9140 635 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66606 2.2 miles from hotel
Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy Visit the Topeka theatre for great entertainment, creative shows and to see the oldest running community dinner theatre in the country. (785) 357-5213 3028 SW 8th Ave Topeka, KS 66606 2.7 miles from hotel
Cypress Ridge Golf Course Located in West Topeka, this par-70 golf course will challenge golfers of all levels. (785) 272-0511 2533 SW Urish Rd Topeka, KS 66614 2.9 miles from hotel
Topeka Zoo Topeka Zoo, located in Gage Park has hundreds of exotic animals and exciting exhibits that your family will love. (785) 368-9131 635 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66606 2.9 miles from hotel
Mulvane Art Museum Located on the Washburn University campus in Topeka, Mulvane is the oldest art museum in Kansas. Along with its fascinating exhibitions, this museum seeks to provide art education, resources and awareness to Topeka and the surrounding community. (785) 670-1124 SW 17th St & SW Jewell Ave Topeka, KS 66604 4.1 miles from hotel
Washburn University Stay in our Topeka hotel while visiting the beautiful, liberal-arts campus of Washburn University. (785) 670-1010 1700 SW College Ave Topeka, Kansas 66621 4.3 miles from hotel
Topeka Symphony Orchestra While visiting Topeka, don't miss hearing the Symphony Orchestra. Performances take place in the White Concert Hall at Washburn University. (785) 232-2032 1700 SW College Ave Topeka, Kansas 66621 4.3 miles from hotel
Kansas State Capitol Building This historic monument provides a closer look at Kansas' history and the Capital's ornate architecture and murals. (785) 296-3966 SW 10th Ave and SW Jackson St Topeka, Kansas 66612 4.9 miles from hotel
The Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas The downtown Jayhawk Theatre is the official theatre for the state of Kansas and is certainly worth a visit while in the area. (785) 233-4295 720 SW Jackson St Topeka, KS 66603 6.6 miles from hotel
Kansas Expocentre Enjoy a hockey game, family show, concert, convention or the Shawnee County Fair at this downtown Topeka Expocentre. (785) 235-1986 1 Expocentre Dr Topeka, Kansas 66612 8 miles from hotel
Heartland Park Topeka Visit this state-of-the-art motor complex for excitement and entertainment the whole family will enjoy. (785) 862-4781 1805 SW 71st St Topeka, KS 11.3 miles from hotel
About Topeka
The capital and the third largest city of the state, Topeka is bristling with energy and excitement. It's a Midwestern city that's on the move and has something to offer for just about everyone. Culturally and historically, Topeka puts its best foot forward. City museums recount the area's rich history. Visit the Kansas Museum of History that explores this city's growth, or stop by the Mulvane Museum of Art to view state and local history through the eyes of skilled artists. Culturally, you'll find that Topeka offers a number of outlets that enrich the lives of both residents and visitors. Topeka's Metropolitan Ballet offers performances throughout the year as does the Topeka Symphony. Theatre is alive and well in the capital city too. Visit the Topeka Civic Theatre for dinner and a show. Outdoor types can feel at home as well. Gage Park spans 160-acres and features an extraordinary Rose Garden (home to over 7,000 plants), a historic Carousel, and numerous outdoor sports opportunities. Political buffs can tour the Capitol building located downtown or visit Cedar Crest, the Governor's mansion. You'll find entertainment and excitement at a number of places throughout the city, including Heartland Park Topeka--a state of the art motorsports complex. The Topeka Zoo provides fun for the whole family with over 400 animals calling it home. Dining and shopping abound in the downtown area as well as at the West Ridge Mall located on the city's southwest side. For a taste of the city's wealthier side, cruise around the historic Potwin Place district to view brick streets lined with lovely Victorian mansions.
Did you know?
What do Topeka, Mad Magazine, and dentistry have in common? A logo! The goofy character, Alfred E. Newman, that graces the cover of Mad Magazine actually originated as the logo for a Topeka area dentist. The dentist used the whimsical face to bolster his claims that his practice was one that was pain-free, especially for dentaphobes!