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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. Topeka is known for its world-class motor-racing site, Heartland Park Topeka, with its record-breaking quarter-mile drag strip. The city also has its share of cultural attractions in the form of numerous art galleries, live theatre and local symphony and opera companies. For a great family outing, head over to the Topeka Zoological Park for a visit to the tropical rainforest, naturalistic bear dwelling and the children's petting zoo, featuring llamas and sheep. « less

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Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

4 of 5 stars
Ottawa
5 Dec 2009

Centrally located in Topeka, only minutes drive to shopping, restaurants, etc. Room was clean and very spacious, large bathrooom too. Not sure if I would pay $100+ standard rate per night but I got...more

Rowhouse Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Tecumseh, Kansas
3 Dec 2009

This was the fifth time we have been to Rowhouse and the food was excellent as always. They now only offer the tasting menu (5 course dinner of smaller portions, but plenty of food overall). You can...more

Hyatt Place Topeka

5 of 5 stars
Parker Colorado
29 Nov 2009

A trendy hotel, good amentities, welcoming staff - and a SUITE - all at a great price. Every staff member we encountered said hello and offered a welcoming good morning or other comment. The rooms...more

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