A Capital City: Visit Topeka

1275 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66612
phone: 800-235-1030
www.visittopeka.travel

Description
Centrally located in the middle of the U.S., Topeka is within 500 miles of 40% of the nations population. That guarantees great attendance for conventions, meetings and events. Call or email now for free meeting planner information.
Topeka Facilities>>Convention, Conference, Meeting >>Hotels

What's New
In June, check out the annual Topeka Kite Flyer's Annual Kite Festival. A favorite fall event is the Annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race. For a complete listing of scheduled events, click here.

Hyatt Place Topeka, adjacent to the new River Hill Shopping Center, opens in late 2008. Hyatt highlights include 42" flat panel high-definition televisions, spacious guestrooms, the Hyatt Grand Bed, a coffee and wine café, Starbucks coffee and more.

Did you know? The Kansas Expocentre, Manor Conference Center and the Capitol Plaza Hotel, all in one convenient spot, offer a total 116,000 sq. ft of function space and 224 guest rooms.

Don't miss
The Kansas Statehouse has been called one of the most beautiful capital buildings in the country. Marvelous murals, entertaining tour guides and spectacular architecture make this a “top of list” tour. And if you dare, take the tour to the top of the dome for a spectacular view.
The interactive, experiential Brown v. Board National Historic Site & Museum celebrates Topeka's role in the fight for justice and equality-- the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools.
Award-winning exhibits at the Kansas Museum of History illuminate real stories and real people from Kansas' past. You'll see a full-sized Cheyenne tipi, a covered wagon ready for a trip on the Oregon Trail, a 1950s diner, and a circa 1880 locomotive for the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.
Old Prairie Town at Historic Ward-Meade Park recreates a Kansas pioneer village and includes an 1891 one-room schoolhouse, 1870's Mansion, 1854 cabin, and an 1800's physician's office, dental office and more. Enjoy 6 acres of botanical gardens; savor a chocolate malt at the soda fountain where cold lunches and sweet treats are served.


Local flavor
You can find any cuisine and setting for your dining pleasure in Topeka. Chose from authentic Mexican, Chinese, Indian and BBQ flavors and taste the diverse culture of Topeka. With more than 500 eating establishments, you’re sure to find something different each and every time.
The most unique dining experience in Topeka, the Rowhouse is the perfect mix of simplicity and eclecticism. The entire house is open to guests for exploration, including the kitchen. Give yourself a special treat at the Rowhouse.
Chez Yazoo is a quiet and intimate restaurant serving the best French food for miles around.
Boss Hawg’s BBQ--voted the Best of Topeka BBQ years running. Award winning sauces and slow smoked meats are a treat you won’t want to miss.
Steak Houses – When you think of Kansas you think of beef and Topeka is know for their steak house restaurants. Choose from the North Star, the Topeka Steak House or the Plantation Steak House and you can’t go wrong.
Topeka Civic Theatre – the best of both worlds! Founded in 1936, Topeka Civic Theatre is the oldest continuously running dinner theatre in the U.S. Fabulous food, entertainment and dynamic setting all in one place.

Shopping
Wanamaker Corridor - If you love shopping, you’ll be right at home! The Wanmaker Corridor hosts retail favorites such as Dillards, Macys, Sears and JC Penny and more than 100 specialty shops including Bath & Body Works, GAP Outlet, Old Navy, Burlington Coat Factory and more.
Downtown – features local flavor at its finest. The heart of Topeka is full of locally owned specialty shops including Buttercups and Daisies Gift Shop, Hazel Hill Chocolate Traditions, Marion Lane Candles & Tammi’s Antiques & Florals.
Westboro Mart – Topeka’s oldest and most quaint shopping center featuring an artistic, eclectic array of specialty shops, including Westboro Fine Arts Garllery,Porterfields Florist, Pastense Antiques & the Beauchamp Gallery.

Recreation
Heartland Park Topeka - The Official Sponsor of Weekend Fun! Enjoy NHRA drag races, dirt track events, road course & motorcycle events.
Lake Shawnee - Enjoy the beautiful setting of Lake Shawnee for biking, walking trails or time on the water sailing or water skiing. For a more relaxing time, tour the lake in one of the paddle boats that are available for rent. There is also opportunity to play the 18-hole beautiful and challenging Lake Shawnee golf course.
Ravenwood Hunting Resort – Sitting at the edge of the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills, Ravenwood offers hunters a spectacular mix on great hunting grounds, including European pheasant hunts, private guided field hunts for white-tailed deer and year-round sporting clay shoots.