Guidebook for Topeka
Parks & Nature
It also has a beach, hiking and walking trails, fishing, extensive seasonal flower gardens, camping, beautiful vistas.
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Lac Shawnee
3137 SE 29th StIt also has a beach, hiking and walking trails, fishing, extensive seasonal flower gardens, camping, beautiful vistas.
Topeka's zoo is in Gage Park, as well as a lovely rose garden, a train, and the Helen Hocker Theater, which has shows put on by young people. There is also a great swimming pool and an old fashioned carousel.
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Gage Park
635 SW Gage BlvdTopeka's zoo is in Gage Park, as well as a lovely rose garden, a train, and the Helen Hocker Theater, which has shows put on by young people. There is also a great swimming pool and an old fashioned carousel.
The zoo is small enough to see it in an hour or two. The animals are varied and well taken care of. In December the Zoo lights are a must see. Scroll through the pictures to see an example.
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Zoo de Topeka
635 SW Gage BlvdThe zoo is small enough to see it in an hour or two. The animals are varied and well taken care of. In December the Zoo lights are a must see. Scroll through the pictures to see an example.
Arts & Culture
This is a revitalized area with antique shops, restaurants, micro-brewery, art, interesting shops. It's the place to be on the first Friday evening of every month.
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NOTO Arts Center
935 N Kansas AveThis is a revitalized area with antique shops, restaurants, micro-brewery, art, interesting shops. It's the place to be on the first Friday evening of every month.
Located on the campus of Washburn University, this gem is a place to see. There are art activities for children in the basement.
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Mulvane Art Museum
1700 SW Jewell AveLocated on the campus of Washburn University, this gem is a place to see. There are art activities for children in the basement.
Shopping
Dillons grocery store and Walmart are across the street from each other. North Topeka Blvd, which is on the way, has lots of fast food restaurants, a Walgreens, a Genesis gym, post office, hardware stores. I do most of my shopping in North Topeka because it's easy access from my house.
Northwest Rochester Road
Northwest Rochester RoadDillons grocery store and Walmart are across the street from each other. North Topeka Blvd, which is on the way, has lots of fast food restaurants, a Walgreens, a Genesis gym, post office, hardware stores. I do most of my shopping in North Topeka because it's easy access from my house.
North Topeka
Entertainment & Activities
It's a fun place for children and completely kid friendly. Adults are not allowed unless accompanied by a child. My granddaughters gave it an A+ when they visited a few years ago. I have been there with 6 small children and only 2 adults. The kids loved it and I was impressed with the built-in safety.
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Kansas Children's Discovery Center
4400 SW 10th AveIt's a fun place for children and completely kid friendly. Adults are not allowed unless accompanied by a child. My granddaughters gave it an A+ when they visited a few years ago. I have been there with 6 small children and only 2 adults. The kids loved it and I was impressed with the built-in safety.
Latest movies shown here. Discounted movies that have left the main theaters are available at Regal Westridge 8 on the north side of the mall at 17th and Arvonia.
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Regal Hollywood & ScreenX - Topeka
6200 SW 6th AveLatest movies shown here. Discounted movies that have left the main theaters are available at Regal Westridge 8 on the north side of the mall at 17th and Arvonia.
Everything Else
This is an important part of civil rights history.
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
1515 SE Monroe StThis is an important part of civil rights history.
Regal West Ridge
1727 SW Wanamaker RdDiscount price on movies that have left the main theaters.
Sightseeing
The Capitol building is beautiful inside. The ONLY point of entry is through the visitors' center off 8TH ST. AT HARRISON. The second floor features the House Chamber and a larger than life mural depicting John Brown, a historic figure in the fight between pro-slavery proponents and abolitionists. The Senate meets on the third floor. Weather permitting you can go to the top of the dome observation area.
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Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
Southwest Van Buren StreetThe Capitol building is beautiful inside. The ONLY point of entry is through the visitors' center off 8TH ST. AT HARRISON. The second floor features the House Chamber and a larger than life mural depicting John Brown, a historic figure in the fight between pro-slavery proponents and abolitionists. The Senate meets on the third floor. Weather permitting you can go to the top of the dome observation area.
Downtown Kansas Ave south of the river has been revitalized, with numerous pocket parks along the sidewalks. I enjoy walking from 6th to 10th Streets and back, to enjoy them. There is some shopping and good restaurants or coffee shops. Hazel Hill Chocolates is also there.
South Kansas Avenue
South Kansas AvenueDowntown Kansas Ave south of the river has been revitalized, with numerous pocket parks along the sidewalks. I enjoy walking from 6th to 10th Streets and back, to enjoy them. There is some shopping and good restaurants or coffee shops. Hazel Hill Chocolates is also there.
The beautiful building has been completely restored and has a large train set on display right inside the entrance. It's a small museum with another train station outside. This station was moved in from a small town, has all the items which would have been in it originally. It is typical of train depots in small towns,
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Great Overland Station
200 N Kansas AveThe beautiful building has been completely restored and has a large train set on display right inside the entrance. It's a small museum with another train station outside. This station was moved in from a small town, has all the items which would have been in it originally. It is typical of train depots in small towns,