Regional - Travel & Local Information
Welcome to Topeka A Capital Place!
Since its inception in 1854, Topeka has played a significant role in the nation’s fight for freedom. Experience Topeka’s pivotal role in American history at several first-class attractions, including the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site & Museum, The Kansas Museum of History, and the Kansas State Capitol. Explore Topeka’s colorful past while experiencing the amenities of the present day, including 20 fascinating attractions, 16 art galleries, five performing arts facilities, established annual events, delectable dining, and unique shopping.
Airport
KANSAS CITY INTL AIRPORT (MCI): 601 Brasilia Ave, Kansas City, MO 816-243-5237
FORBES FIELD (FOE): Forbes Field Bldg 186, Topeka, KS (6.26 miles away) 785-862-0711
Airport Shuttle Service
KCI ROADRUNNER There is a shuttle service called the KCI Roadrunner that runs to and from Topeka and the airport in Kansas City on a pre-determined schedule six or seven times a day. The phone number is 1-800-747-2524 for those who want to make reservations, or reservations may be made online where you can get pricing and additional information. Althought the Capitol Plaza is not on the shuttle's published route, KCI Roadrunner will drop off and pick up at the hotel for an additional $5 charge. Please call KCI Roadrunner for particulars and to make reservations.
Coffee Shops
Eagles Nest
2047 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS
785-233-0518 (0.38 miles away)
Classic Bean
722 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS
785-232-1001 (1.03 miles away)
Starbucks
I-470 & Wanamaker
1223 SW Wanamaker Road
Topeka, KS 66604
785-271-0189 (4.27 miles away)
Starbucks
Dillon's - Topeka #37
6829 SW 29th
Topeka, KS 66614
785-228-4800 (6.7 miles away)
Grocery Stores
Dillons
1400 SW Huntoon St
Topeka, KS 66604
785-233-4114 (0.86 miles away)
Kwik Shop
1700 Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66612
785-232-3091 (0.29 miles away)
Museums and parks
TOPEKA ZOO: Start your adventure in our wonderful Zoo and enjoy the best family place in Topeka. As you enter the zoo your passport to adventure will take you on a journey to innovative animal exhibits such as Discovering Apes, the Tropical Rain Forest, Lion's Pride, Security Benefit's Children's Zoo and Hill's Black Bear Woods. The Zoo is an exciting world of adventure offering a wide variety of exotic animals for education and enjoyment.
BROWN V BOARD OF EDUCATION NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: What this legal challenge represents is at the core of United States history and the freedoms we enjoy. The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown began a critical chapter in the maturation of our democracy.
Entertainment
HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA: Heartland Park Topeka provides top-notch entertainment for all types of racing fans. Heartland Park Topeka is a multimillion-dollar complex including a quarter-mile drag strip with 23 luxury suites, a 2.5-mile championship road course and a 3/8-mile dirt oval track. The track went through a $15-million renovation back in 2003 that added 33 garages, a state-of-the-art tech building and a new timing and scoring building for road course events.
HELEN HOCKER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: The Helen Hocker Center for the Performing Arts is an organization dedicated to enriching the cultural growth of our community. Quality family entertainment... positive learning experiences in a friendly atmosphere...an outlet for artistic expression for youth and adults...all are found in the Theater's special year-round programming. Family and youth musicals, dramas and comedies are offered, along with music and dance events, performing arts classes and workshops. The primary goals of the Theater are to provide exciting and enjoyable challenges for our participants and quality in all our endeavors for our patrons.
