Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Topeka commemorates the landmark 1954 decision that ended segregation in public schools.

Carousel in the Park
Gage Park houses a 1908 carousel that has entertained generations of families.

Casinos
From shows to slots to savory treats, Topeka area casinos offer entertainment all year.

Cedar Crest Governor's Residence
In addition to housing Kansas' head of state, Cedar Crest offers plenty of outdoor fun.

Charles Curtis House Museum
Visit the home of the nation's first Native American Vice President.

Combat Air Museum
View memorabilia of military aircraft since WWI.

Grace Episcopal Church
One of Topeka's architechtural wonders, modeled on Magdalen College in Oxford, England.

Gage Park
At 160 acres and featuring a ton of activities for all ages, Gage Park is one of Topeka's greatest treasures.

Great Overland Station
The recently remodeled building is a living tribute to Topeka's rich railroad heritage.

Heartland Park Topeka
With a road course, dirt track and drag strip, there are several ways to get your engines revving at HPT.

Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas
The place that launched Gypsy Rose Lee's career is working toward a return to glory.

Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Opened in June of 2011, the KCDC is providing education and entertainment for kids of all ages.

Kansas Expocentre
Whether it's hockey, the circus or a concert, the Expo is the place to go for entertainment.

Kansas History Center
With a museum, a library and much more, you can easily get lost in the state's rich history.

Kansas Judicial Center
The Kansas Supreme Court calls this beautiful example of architecture home.

Kansas National Guard Museum
Located at Forbes Field, the museum provides insight into Kansas' military history.

Kansas State Capitol
The center of Kansas' government has undergone a recent facelift to restore and preserve its history.

Lake Shawnee
Enjoy time on the water, walking the trails, browsing the garden or taking in a baseball game.

Mulvane Art Museum
Local, national and international artists have work on display at the museum on Washburn University's campus.

NOTO Arts District
The new district is providing a resurgence of art and activity in North Topeka.

Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site
Take a step back in time, right in the middle of Central Topeka.

Potwin
Take in the charm of one of Topeka's oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods.

Reinsch Rose Garden
It's okay to stop and smell the many, many variety of roses at Gage Park.

Ritchie House
View the home of one of Topeka's abolitionist founders.

Tiffany Windows at First Presbyterian Church
The stained glass windows at one of Topeka's oldest churches draw people from across the nation.

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
The area's best library has books and programs to suit absolutely everybody.

Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
The oldest continuously-operating dinner theatre in the country has a full season of shows.

Topeka Harley-Davidson Museum
Motorcycles and memorabilia from throughout Harley's existence are downstairs from the showroom.

Topeka High School
One of the most distinctive buildings in Topeka serves as our oldest high school.

Topeka Performing Arts Center
In addition to bringing in headliner shows, TPAC has facilities available for events and meetings.

Topeka Zoo
See the animals on display or participate in one of several programs they offer.

Washburn University
The picturesque campus in central Topeka is home to the Ichabods.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Topeka commemorates the landmark 1954 decision that ended segregation in public schools.

Carousel in the Park
Gage Park houses a 1908 carousel that has entertained generations of families.

Casinos
From shows to slots to savory treats, Topeka area casinos offer entertainment all year.

Cedar Crest Governor's Residence
In addition to housing Kansas' head of state, Cedar Crest offers plenty of outdoor fun.

Charles Curtis House Museum
Visit the home of the nation's first Native American Vice President.

Combat Air Museum
View memorabilia of military aircraft since WWI.

Grace Episcopal Church
One of Topeka's architechtural wonders, modeled on Magdalen College in Oxford, England.

Gage Park
At 160 acres and featuring a ton of activities for all ages, Gage Park is one of Topeka's greatest treasures.

Great Overland Station
The recently remodeled building is a living tribute to Topeka's rich railroad heritage.

Heartland Park Topeka
With a road course, dirt track and drag strip, there are several ways to get your engines revving at HPT.

Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas
The place that launched Gypsy Rose Lee's career is working toward a return to glory.

Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Opened in June of 2011, the KCDC is providing education and entertainment for kids of all ages.

Kansas Expocentre
Whether it's hockey, the circus or a concert, the Expo is the place to go for entertainment.

Kansas History Center
With a museum, a library and much more, you can easily get lost in the state's rich history.

Kansas Judicial Center
The Kansas Supreme Court calls this beautiful example of architecture home.

Kansas National Guard Museum
Located at Forbes Field, the museum provides insight into Kansas' military history.

Kansas State Capitol
The center of Kansas' government has undergone a recent facelift to restore and preserve its history.

Lake Shawnee
Enjoy time on the water, walking the trails, browsing the garden or taking in a baseball game.

Mulvane Art Museum
Local, national and international artists have work on display at the museum on Washburn University's campus.

NOTO Arts District
The new district is providing a resurgence of art and activity in North Topeka.

Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site
Take a step back in time, right in the middle of Central Topeka.

Potwin
Take in the charm of one of Topeka's oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods.

Reinsch Rose Garden
It's okay to stop and smell the many, many variety of roses at Gage Park.

Ritchie House
View the home of one of Topeka's abolitionist founders.

Tiffany Windows at First Presbyterian Church
The stained glass windows at one of Topeka's oldest churches draw people from across the nation.

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
The area's best library has books and programs to suit absolutely everybody.

Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
The oldest continuously-operating dinner theatre in the country has a full season of shows.

Topeka Harley-Davidson Museum
Motorcycles and memorabilia from throughout Harley's existence are downstairs from the showroom.

Topeka High School
One of the most distinctive buildings in Topeka serves as our oldest high school.

Topeka Performing Arts Center
In addition to bringing in headliner shows, TPAC has facilities available for events and meetings.

Topeka Zoo
See the animals on display or participate in one of several programs they offer.

Washburn University
The picturesque campus in central Topeka is home to the Ichabods.

There are lots of fun things to see and do in Topeka. Roll over a thumbnail for the attraction name and click the image to see more.

Topeka's rich history of entrepreneurs, artists, innovators and other brilliant minds have contributed to Topeka's eclectic cityscape. Our history from our early days as a river crossing on the Oregon Trail to our free-state activities of Bleeding Kansas to the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education court case has influenced how we've developed as a community. Several well-known people have also called Topeka home—from Charles Curtis to Gwendolyn Brooks to Coleman Hawkins to Dean Smith—giving us a front row seat to greatness.

You'll find Topekans like to celebrate our history and our heritage. Throughout the year events such as the Apple Festival and Railroad Festival  show off our history, as well as events like Fiesta Mexicana, Germanfest, Juneteenth and many more that give a taste of the many diverse backgrounds we have living here.

And there's no better time to be in Topeka than right now. There's more to do here than ever before, giving plenty to see and do for people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're into sports, theatre, arts, history, recreation or just like to hang out and relax, there's something in Topeka for you.

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For additional information on Topeka's attractions on events, check out Visit Topeka, Inc.