UNWIND
Live music from local artists is one of Topeka’s specialties. Your group can find great musical atmospheres and coffee at the Classic Bean or World Cup, or substitute the coffee for a cocktail at the Wheel Barrel. Check out The Celtic Fox for a taste of a good Irish pint or The White Linen for French-inspired cuisine.
DISCOVER
The NOTO Arts & Entertainment District in Topeka is sure to impress art lovers, foodies, and shoppers, as this area features more than 50 murals and sculptures on its streets between local shops and restaurants. Visit established art galleries such as the NOTO Arts Center, find your favorite dish at Bradley’s Corner Cafe, and explore every nook-and-cranny bookstore, thrift shop, and local vendor or artisan.
ADVENTURE
Gage Park is packed with outdoor experiences in Topeka, including the unique Reinisch Rose Garden, which boasts more than 400 types of roses. Make sure to ride the Gage Park Mini Train and embrace your inner child on the fully-operational carousel that dates back to Additionally, groups that want to spend some time on the water or hiking foot trails will be big fans of the nearby Lake Shawnee Recreational Area.
EXPLORE
Downtown Topeka offers plenty of monuments and museums to give a sense of the town’s culture and history. The Kansas History Museum opens the curtains on the state’s rich and unique stories, while the Great Overland Station and accompanying museum give a look into the history of locomotion. Also be sure to visit the Charles Curtis House, an architecturally and historically fascinating landmark at the former home of the first U.S. vice president to be of Native American heritage.
LEARN MORE
Visit Topeka
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Main Image: Bradley’s Corner Cafe; Credit: Kansas Tourism
