Southwest Topeka Travel Guide
Topeka
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Popular places to visit
Kansas State Capitol
After visiting Kansas State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Lake Shawnee
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Shawnee during your travels in Topeka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Topeka Zoological Park
Why not meet the animals who call Topeka Zoological Park home during your holiday in Topeka? Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Gage Park
Explore the great outdoors at Gage Park, a lovely green space in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Find out about the history of Topeka when you take a trip to Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Regal West Ridge
You can take time to visit Regal West Ridge during your travels to Topeka.
Top hotels in Southwest Topeka
AmericInn by Wyndham Topeka
Staff was hard to find. Called front desk multiple times with no answer. Check out times listed were inconsistent, but they did honor the latest time. Air conditioning worked but was inconsistent.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Topeka
Residence Inn by Marriott Topeka
Great stay. Staff very friendly, clean rooms, and pool area.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Econo Lodge Topeka at Wanamaker
Pet friendly and very dated. Sub par coffee at breakfast. Not a lot of breakfast items. All the walls and trim work need fresh paint - stains and chipped paint everywhere. Old and stained bathroom fixtures. Moldy shower curtain. The linens were OK but did not have the normal sanitized, bleach smell. ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
WoodSpring Suites Topeka
Nice kitchen, poor water pressure
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Topeka
Used bandage on the bedside table. Cigarettes on the floor so room clearly wasn’t cleaned properly after last occupant. Multiple broken outlets. Janky shower only had warm water if the handle was all the way left. Many cracks in walls & ceiling. Exposed wires. Toilet leaked a decent amount when flushed ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Topeka
Westboro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westboro and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Zoological Park and Gage Park.
Collins Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Collins Park and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Zoological Park and Gage Park.
College Hill
Though College Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stormont Vail Events Center and Kansas State Capitol.
Historic Holliday Park North
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Holliday Park North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kansas State Capitol and Topeka Performing Arts Center.
Greater Auburndale
Greater Auburndale might not have many top sights, but Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden and Topeka Zoological Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Potwin Place
Potwin Place might not have many top sights, but Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden and Ward Meade Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
