Guidebook for Topeka
Arts & Culture
Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy is a unique community theatre offering both dinner and non-dinner shows and bar service offering a wide selection of spirits, soft drinks and delightful desserts.
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Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
3028 SW 8th AveTopeka Civic Theatre and Academy is a unique community theatre offering both dinner and non-dinner shows and bar service offering a wide selection of spirits, soft drinks and delightful desserts.
One of the oldest museums west of the Mississippi River and has an impressive collection of 4,000 art objects. Although some of the drawings, paintings, pieces of decorative art, prints, and sculptures come from many places around the world, the museum focuses on the work of local Kansas artists and artists from the Mountain Plains area of the United States.
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Mulvane Art Museum
1700 SW Jewell AveOne of the oldest museums west of the Mississippi River and has an impressive collection of 4,000 art objects. Although some of the drawings, paintings, pieces of decorative art, prints, and sculptures come from many places around the world, the museum focuses on the work of local Kansas artists and artists from the Mountain Plains area of the United States.
The striking "White Buffalo" sculpture outside offers an inkling of the interesting exhibits inside this museum, including a steam locomotive, a Southern Cheyenne teepee, one of the largest collections of prairie memorabilia in the U.S. and a hands-on children's area.
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Kansas Museum of History
6425 SW 6th AveThe striking "White Buffalo" sculpture outside offers an inkling of the interesting exhibits inside this museum, including a steam locomotive, a Southern Cheyenne teepee, one of the largest collections of prairie memorabilia in the U.S. and a hands-on children's area.
Renovated art deco multivenue performing arts center hosting music, dance, theater & more.
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Topeka Performing Arts Center
214 SE 8th AveRenovated art deco multivenue performing arts center hosting music, dance, theater & more.
RED BLOOD. WHITE SUIT. AND BLUE SKY. For daredevils and dreamers of all ages, come rediscover the spectacle of the death-defying Evel Knievel show, now open and flying sky-high in Topeka, Kansas. Witness the incredible collection of the physics-defying bikes that launched the legend.
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Evel Knievel Museum
2047 SW Topeka BlvdRED BLOOD. WHITE SUIT. AND BLUE SKY. For daredevils and dreamers of all ages, come rediscover the spectacle of the death-defying Evel Knievel show, now open and flying sky-high in Topeka, Kansas. Witness the incredible collection of the physics-defying bikes that launched the legend.
This historic venue for shows originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theater & movie palace
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Jayhawk Theatre
720 SW Jackson StThis historic venue for shows originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theater & movie palace
Sightseeing
Located directly across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, a notorious hate group that targets the LGBTQ community, a house sports the rainbow colors of the gay pride flag. The boldly colored Equality House is a headquarters of nonprofit Planting Peace, acting as a visual reminder of the group’s commitment to LGBTQ rights.
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Equality House
1200 SW Orleans StLocated directly across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, a notorious hate group that targets the LGBTQ community, a house sports the rainbow colors of the gay pride flag. The boldly colored Equality House is a headquarters of nonprofit Planting Peace, acting as a visual reminder of the group’s commitment to LGBTQ rights.
This area is known for its big, Victorian-style homes and circular intersections. Potwin is a community favorite, especially at Christmastime, when neighbors join forces to decorate the homes and intersections with lights and themed décor. It's common to hear carols being sung or even to run into Santa himself during a tour through the neighborhood to see the lights during the holidays. Halloween and Fourth of July also are popular holidays to celebrate in Potwin with decorations, parades and activities.
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Potwin
This area is known for its big, Victorian-style homes and circular intersections. Potwin is a community favorite, especially at Christmastime, when neighbors join forces to decorate the homes and intersections with lights and themed décor. It's common to hear carols being sung or even to run into Santa himself during a tour through the neighborhood to see the lights during the holidays. Halloween and Fourth of July also are popular holidays to celebrate in Potwin with decorations, parades and activities.
The Monroe Elementary School, one of the segregated schools involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools, is now a National Historic Site commemorating this landmark ruling.
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
1515 SE Monroe StThe Monroe Elementary School, one of the segregated schools involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools, is now a National Historic Site commemorating this landmark ruling.
The Kansas State Capitol, known also as the Kansas Statehouse, is the building housing the executive and legislative branches of government for the U.S. state of Kansas.
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Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
Southwest Van Buren StreetThe Kansas State Capitol, known also as the Kansas Statehouse, is the building housing the executive and legislative branches of government for the U.S. state of Kansas.
istoric 1927 train station featuring classic architecture has undergone a major restoration.
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Great Overland Station
200 N Kansas Aveistoric 1927 train station featuring classic architecture has undergone a major restoration.
The Ritchie-House – built by abolitionists John and Mary Jane Ritchie in 1856 – was a station along the Underground Railroad and is considered to be Topeka’s oldest home. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment.
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Historic John and Mary Jane Ritchie house
1116 SE Madison StThe Ritchie-House – built by abolitionists John and Mary Jane Ritchie in 1856 – was a station along the Underground Railroad and is considered to be Topeka’s oldest home. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hungry diners come from all over to enjoy our delicious 'Appeteasers' and 'Off The Grill' specialties. When you're in the mood for a great meal and a great time, visit Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill for lunch and dinner daily — or call ahead for carryout service. Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill is a full service bar.
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Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill
4016 SW Huntoon StHungry diners come from all over to enjoy our delicious 'Appeteasers' and 'Off The Grill' specialties. When you're in the mood for a great meal and a great time, visit Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill for lunch and dinner daily — or call ahead for carryout service. Skinny's Sports Bar & Grill is a full service bar.
Topeka's oldest continuously operated neighborhood bar has been in business for 70 years. Not much has changed inside during that time. The food and beverages are always delicious and served with a smile 365 days a year.
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Dutch Goose Sports Bar & Grill
3203 SW 10th AveTopeka's oldest continuously operated neighborhood bar has been in business for 70 years. Not much has changed inside during that time. The food and beverages are always delicious and served with a smile 365 days a year.
Quinton's Bar & Deli
4121 SW Huntoon StThe Spot Tavern
2202 SW Buchanan StFun little neighborhood bar.
Specks is famous for serving burgers up to 3 pounds in size, on their own homemade buns. They also have such treats as mountain oysters and house made fries, chips and onion rings.
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Specks Bar & Grill
2105 SW Mission AveSpecks is famous for serving burgers up to 3 pounds in size, on their own homemade buns. They also have such treats as mountain oysters and house made fries, chips and onion rings.
The Boobie Trap has been a mainstay in Topeka for over 20 years. Some might call this a dive bar, but those of us regular patrons call it home. A place for acceptance for all who enter. It's also hands down to catch live music both local and national. They also feature karaoke, DJ dance parties. There is always something fun going on.
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The Boobie Trap Bar
1417 SW 6th AveThe Boobie Trap has been a mainstay in Topeka for over 20 years. Some might call this a dive bar, but those of us regular patrons call it home. A place for acceptance for all who enter. It's also hands down to catch live music both local and national. They also feature karaoke, DJ dance parties. There is always something fun going on.
Food Scene
Choose your own toppings for a delicious pizza at the College Hill Pizza Pub. With so many fresh ingredients, there are countless combinations to try. Ask a waitperson for suggestions if you need help coming up with your new favourite pizza. Every pizza is built right in front of your eyes, with over 2.7 billion topping combinations to choose from so everyone in the family can have the pizza of their choice. Follow up with a slice of dessert pizza – choose from cherry, apple, peach or blueberry. The College Hill Pizza Pub serves beer, wine, and spirits and is open till 3am every day. Beers on tap. College Hill Pizza Pub, 1418 SW Lane Street, Topeka, KS, USA, +1 785 232 8882
College Hill Pizza Pub
1418 SW Lane StChoose your own toppings for a delicious pizza at the College Hill Pizza Pub. With so many fresh ingredients, there are countless combinations to try. Ask a waitperson for suggestions if you need help coming up with your new favourite pizza. Every pizza is built right in front of your eyes, with over 2.7 billion topping combinations to choose from so everyone in the family can have the pizza of their choice. Follow up with a slice of dessert pizza – choose from cherry, apple, peach or blueberry. The College Hill Pizza Pub serves beer, wine, and spirits and is open till 3am every day. Beers on tap. College Hill Pizza Pub, 1418 SW Lane Street, Topeka, KS, USA, +1 785 232 8882
Enjoy a gluten free meal in a cozy restaurant located off the beaten path near Historic Holliday Park. Local residents and visitors alike love to stop by the Downtown Farmer's Market and head over to the café afterwards for breakfast. Best known for their Mexican food, try the daily lunch special.
Cafe Holliday
800 SW 12th StEnjoy a gluten free meal in a cozy restaurant located off the beaten path near Historic Holliday Park. Local residents and visitors alike love to stop by the Downtown Farmer's Market and head over to the café afterwards for breakfast. Best known for their Mexican food, try the daily lunch special.
Try something new at this fantastic stop. Order any dish to your spice-level: mild, medium, hot or Thai hot! We recommend the Money Bags as an appetizer - a fried wonton filled with cream cheese, crab flake and garlic flavor seasoning.
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Tuptim Thai Restaurant
220 SW 29th StTry something new at this fantastic stop. Order any dish to your spice-level: mild, medium, hot or Thai hot! We recommend the Money Bags as an appetizer - a fried wonton filled with cream cheese, crab flake and garlic flavor seasoning.
Burger enthusiasts unite! Whether you are in search of a gourmet beef or vegetarian burger and fries, you can't go wrong. Starting in an Irish pub kitchen in 2009, and making its way to the Capital City in 2011, the restaurant allows you to enjoy a juicy burger and play ping pong, pool and arcade games afterwards. We'd recommend the Kobe burger or Chicago dog. Make sure you don't forget to order a side of truffle fries!
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The Burger Stand Topeka
2833 SW 29th StBurger enthusiasts unite! Whether you are in search of a gourmet beef or vegetarian burger and fries, you can't go wrong. Starting in an Irish pub kitchen in 2009, and making its way to the Capital City in 2011, the restaurant allows you to enjoy a juicy burger and play ping pong, pool and arcade games afterwards. We'd recommend the Kobe burger or Chicago dog. Make sure you don't forget to order a side of truffle fries!
Excellent restaurant. Upscale cuisine, a wonderful detour from all the chain restaurants. Close by.
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Chez Yasu
2701 SW 17th StExcellent restaurant. Upscale cuisine, a wonderful detour from all the chain restaurants. Close by.
Treat yourself to a sophisticated dinner while eating in a historic building when you stop at this Topeka favorite. The ever-changing prix fixe menu allows for several courses of delicious food inside a renovated 1876 rowhouse. Indulge yourself with salad, soup, an entrée and dessert course based on the season and the chef's current cravings.
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Rowhouse Restaurant
515 SW Van Buren StTreat yourself to a sophisticated dinner while eating in a historic building when you stop at this Topeka favorite. The ever-changing prix fixe menu allows for several courses of delicious food inside a renovated 1876 rowhouse. Indulge yourself with salad, soup, an entrée and dessert course based on the season and the chef's current cravings.
A famil oriented establishment that has been providing Topeka with the best quality steaks, hand cut fries, and homemade gravy since the late 1930's. Although we are known for our steaks, our menu also features chicken, fish, and salads. We pride ourselves on providing not only great food but personal service you don't get anywhere else. After just a few visits you will know us, and we will know you! Come often, come hungry, leave full and happy! Don't forget that North Star is also known for having the best discount in Topeka: A FREE meal on your birthday up to $14.99 with id. Must be the day of your birthday. If birthday falls on Sunday and Monday, it will be honored on Tues
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North Star
1100 NW 25th StA famil oriented establishment that has been providing Topeka with the best quality steaks, hand cut fries, and homemade gravy since the late 1930's. Although we are known for our steaks, our menu also features chicken, fish, and salads. We pride ourselves on providing not only great food but personal service you don't get anywhere else. After just a few visits you will know us, and we will know you! Come often, come hungry, leave full and happy! Don't forget that North Star is also known for having the best discount in Topeka: A FREE meal on your birthday up to $14.99 with id. Must be the day of your birthday. If birthday falls on Sunday and Monday, it will be honored on Tues
Chili's Grill & Bar
2021 SW Wanamaker RdFresh and tasty - The Pennant is the food and entertainment destination for Topeka. Located in historic Downtown, we offer a fantastic menu focused on quality and locally sourced ingredients. The dining room is a great spot to enjoy a fantastic meal, catch up with friends or take in the action happening on Kansas Avenue. Grab a delicious burger and a cold beer and join us here!
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The Pennant
915 S Kansas AveFresh and tasty - The Pennant is the food and entertainment destination for Topeka. Located in historic Downtown, we offer a fantastic menu focused on quality and locally sourced ingredients. The dining room is a great spot to enjoy a fantastic meal, catch up with friends or take in the action happening on Kansas Avenue. Grab a delicious burger and a cold beer and join us here!
Los Charros
738 Southwest Gage BoulevardExcellent mexican food! Great service!
Lonnie Q's BBQ
3150 SE 21st StBest barbecue in Topeka!
Offering a buffet at lunch, this modern Indian restaurant serves curries & tandoori dishes.
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Monsoon Indian Grill
2040 Southwest Wanamaker RoadOffering a buffet at lunch, this modern Indian restaurant serves curries & tandoori dishes.
Josey Baking Co.
3119 SW Huntoon St Scrumptious unique pastries and kolaches!
Blind Tiger
417 SW 37th StGreat brewery and good food. Best cheese fries in town!
Best live music in Topeka on Friday and Saturday nights. Play area for your kids if you bring the family. Inexpensive and great food! Gourmet grilled cheese, house made soups, and a full bar featuring craft beer and beer garden. Sunday brunch with a build your own bloody mary bar.
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The Wheel Barrel
925 N Kansas AveBest live music in Topeka on Friday and Saturday nights. Play area for your kids if you bring the family. Inexpensive and great food! Gourmet grilled cheese, house made soups, and a full bar featuring craft beer and beer garden. Sunday brunch with a build your own bloody mary bar.
Sushi right down the road. This sushi restaurant has been a staple in Topeka for over 20 years.
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Kiku Japanese Steak House
5331 SW 22nd PlSushi right down the road. This sushi restaurant has been a staple in Topeka for over 20 years.
The White Linen is a unique, fine-dining restaurant based on contemporary French and American cuisine in downtown Topeka, Kansas. Chef Adam VanDonge and his wife, Kasie, opened this restaurant to give Topekans a taste of truly unique dining.. Adam and Kasie have just recently owned "The Drum Room" in Holton, Kansas and have decided to expand their efforts to the capital city. Chef Adam takes locally grown, bred, and produced products and re-imagines them into a modern, unique treat with the familiar structures and textures known to be a staple of the Kansas plains, America's homeland. In this particular restaurant, you will find yourself in the hands of Topeka's finest chef.
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The White Linen
112 SW 6th AveThe White Linen is a unique, fine-dining restaurant based on contemporary French and American cuisine in downtown Topeka, Kansas. Chef Adam VanDonge and his wife, Kasie, opened this restaurant to give Topekans a taste of truly unique dining.. Adam and Kasie have just recently owned "The Drum Room" in Holton, Kansas and have decided to expand their efforts to the capital city. Chef Adam takes locally grown, bred, and produced products and re-imagines them into a modern, unique treat with the familiar structures and textures known to be a staple of the Kansas plains, America's homeland. In this particular restaurant, you will find yourself in the hands of Topeka's finest chef.
Mouth-watering BBQ and down-home cooking. Vast knowledge of beer and brewing science are at the heart of Iron Rail Brewing's focus.
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Iron Rail Brewing
705 S Kansas AveMouth-watering BBQ and down-home cooking. Vast knowledge of beer and brewing science are at the heart of Iron Rail Brewing's focus.
We specialize in gourmet, made-to-order sandwiches featuring Bakery Fresh Breads. Like the art of classical music composers our sandwiches have a composition of flavors sure to delight your taste buds.
Enjoy our Classic “European Style” coffee and espresso drinks. Our Fresh Roasted beans are available in bulk or ground-to-order for your enjoyment at home.
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Classic Bean
722 S Kansas AveWe specialize in gourmet, made-to-order sandwiches featuring Bakery Fresh Breads. Like the art of classical music composers our sandwiches have a composition of flavors sure to delight your taste buds.
Enjoy our Classic “European Style” coffee and espresso drinks. Our Fresh Roasted beans are available in bulk or ground-to-order for your enjoyment at home.
Bradley's is the ideal cafe with a great home-cooked meal kind of menu, such as turkey and dressing, meatloaf, and biscuits and gravy. They offer made-from scratch rolls, buns and fries, along with 25 kinds of delicious pie
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Bradley's Corner Cafe
844 N Kansas AveBradley's is the ideal cafe with a great home-cooked meal kind of menu, such as turkey and dressing, meatloaf, and biscuits and gravy. They offer made-from scratch rolls, buns and fries, along with 25 kinds of delicious pie
The Weather Room is an inspired space you'll want to see and be seen in. Our menu features perfect steaks and sharable dishes, a house- cured charcuterie program and hand made pastas, not to mention a mind-blowingly good burger.
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The Weather Room
920 S Kansas AveThe Weather Room is an inspired space you'll want to see and be seen in. Our menu features perfect steaks and sharable dishes, a house- cured charcuterie program and hand made pastas, not to mention a mind-blowingly good burger.
Shopping
Westboro Mart is a speciality shopping area with art galleries and unique shops including Porterfield's; Patio-Pool & Fireside; SOHO Furniture & Art; Pastense; Glass Expressions; and the Collective Art Gallery.
Westboro Shopping Center
Southwest Huntoon StreetWestboro Mart is a speciality shopping area with art galleries and unique shops including Porterfield's; Patio-Pool & Fireside; SOHO Furniture & Art; Pastense; Glass Expressions; and the Collective Art Gallery.
Every month, hundreds of people visit our local galleries to meet the artists and to purchase great ART during the First Fridays Artwalk.
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ArtsConnect
909 N Kansas AveEvery month, hundreds of people visit our local galleries to meet the artists and to purchase great ART during the First Fridays Artwalk.
Westridge Mall
1801 SW Wanamaker RdBest shopping mall in Topeka!
T.J. Maxx
2170 SW Wanamaker StDillard's
1791 SW Wanamaker RdSwing open those bright red doors -- you'll find a warm welcome and a wonderful collection of classic furniture, home accessories, seasonal items and holiday decor at Red Door Home Store.
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Red Door Home Store
2131 SW Fairlawn Plaza DrSwing open those bright red doors -- you'll find a warm welcome and a wonderful collection of classic furniture, home accessories, seasonal items and holiday decor at Red Door Home Store.
A great place to bring your family with plenty of unique shops, things to see and items to purchase. Great place to find gifts for that hard to buy for person.
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NOTO Arts Center
935 N Kansas AveA great place to bring your family with plenty of unique shops, things to see and items to purchase. Great place to find gifts for that hard to buy for person.
Upscale boutique offering wide arrangement of unique home accessories and gifts
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Pinkadilly
824 N Kansas AveUpscale boutique offering wide arrangement of unique home accessories and gifts
Essentials
Walmart Neighborhood Market
335 SW MacVicar AveWalmart Supercenter
1501 SW Wanamaker RdWalmart Pharmacy
335 SW MacVicar AveParks & Nature
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. The Bark Park has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and is popular with dog owners
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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 Bark Park has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and is popular with dog owners
This landmark and historical place is the Kansas Governor’s mansion. It was built in the year 1928 and given to the state in 1955, but it did not become the governor’s residence until 1962. Today it is the main attraction of a French architectural estate that oversees the Kansas River. The estate has several ponds, gardens as well as hiking trails.
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Cedar Crest
1 SW Cedar Crest RdThis landmark and historical place is the Kansas Governor’s mansion. It was built in the year 1928 and given to the state in 1955, but it did not become the governor’s residence until 1962. Today it is the main attraction of a French architectural estate that oversees the Kansas River. The estate has several ponds, gardens as well as hiking trails.
Serene botanical garden on the grounds of a Victorian mansion with other historic structures.
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Ward-Meade Park Botanical Gardens
124 NW Fillmore StSerene botanical garden on the grounds of a Victorian mansion with other historic structures.
Located on the northeast corner of SW 17th and Gage, this small park is dominated by garden beds filled with flowers, shrubs and trees. There is an ornate metal gazebo and a small sitting area where you can stop and smell the flowers.
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Tudor Park
Southwest Gage BoulevardLocated on the northeast corner of SW 17th and Gage, this small park is dominated by garden beds filled with flowers, shrubs and trees. There is an ornate metal gazebo and a small sitting area where you can stop and smell the flowers.