Topeka Kansas Hotels

Topeka Kansas Hotels - City Information

Located about an hour west of Kansas City on I-70, Topeka is a medium-sized city on the banks of the Kansas River, modernized with affordable Topeka, Kansas hotels, restaurants and attractions.  Many visitors find it most practical to fly into Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and rent a car. Utilizing this City Guide to learn about things to do, historic attractions and which of the Topeka KS hotels sounds best is just the start of a great visit. So, just what does this city have to offer visitors? Glad you asked!

Years ago the city became home to the Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, since merged with Burlington Northern. With an agriculture base, Topeka has continued to grow and branch out into other manufacturing and business operations. History has been preserved in Topeka in several locales. Its capitol building offers free tours and Kansans continue their effort to keep the 19th century site in tip-top shape. If you don’t know much about this area, the Kansas Museum of History will educate you about the Sunflower State’s past. Perhaps the most well-known National Historic Landmark in Topeka is the Brown v. Board of Education site which memorializes the 1954 Supreme Court decision aimed at ending racial segregation in schools.

Another important landmark is Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Historic Site. Visitors enjoy a working old-time village, nature trails and the various festivals held here throughout the year. You can also see lovely botanical gardens.

For families, the Topeka Zoo continues to provide its visitors with exciting exhibits, such as Kansas Carnivores, a Tropical Rainforest and the Children’s Zoo where kids can pet and feed animals. The zoo is located in the 160 acre Gage Park with other attractions such as a Carousel, Mini-Train, Aquatic Center and Performing Arts Theatre.

Off-the-beaten-track things to do include visiting the First Presbyterian Church for its authentic 1911 Tiffany Windows, or perhaps you would enjoy seeing classic motorcycles at the Harley-Davidson Yesterday’s Museum – both are pretty cool!

If you are travelling on business or for leisure, check out our Hotels tab at the top of this City Guide to find a variety of accommodations at the cheapest prices; the Attractions tab can be useful as well to help give you an idea what there is to do in Topeka.

Who knew there were so many things to do in Topeka! If you are travelling across the Midwest, this city would be a nice place to spend a few days!