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Topeka (/ t ə ˈ p iː k ə / tə-PEE-kə) [9] [10] is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Shawnee County. [1] It is along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States .
Aug 27, 2024 · Topeka, city, capital (1861) of Kansas, U.S., and seat (1857) of Shawnee county. Topeka lies on the Kansas River in the eastern part of the state. The name Topeka is of uncertain Indigenous origin; one interpretation is “smoky hill,” and another is “a good place to dig potatoes.”.
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Discover new attractions, things to do, events, and more! Topeka, Kansas is the capital city with family-friendly attractions, history -- Civil War to Civil Rights -- and festivals throughout the year. Hotels are 20 minutes or less from Rock Chalk Park.
- Tour the Kansas State Capitol. By far, the best thing to do in Topeka is to visit the Kansas State Capitol building! And if you’re brave enough, climb to the top of its impressive copper dome tower.
- Visit the Brown V Board of Education National Historical Park. Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park commemorates the U.S. Supreme Court decision that ended racial segregation in public schools.
- Admire Topeka Highschool. Topeka Highschool is a stunning, three-story Gothic building that in my opinion is an absolute must see in Topeka for lovers of architecture.
- See the First Presbyterian Church’s Tiffany-stained glass windows. The First Presbyterian Church in Topeka is a very handsome building that was built in 1884.
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Take a tour of the 1903 Kansas State Capitol building and admire the ornate architecture and murals by noted painter John Steuart Curry. Topeka is known for the U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which helped abolish racial segregation in schools; visit the National Historic Site interactive museum to learn more. Other city tour h...
Topeka takes pride in the diversity of its dining options,including traditional, exotic, award-winning barbecue and tried-and-true chain establishments. In the mood for fine dining? Savor the prix fixe menu at the RowHouse Restaurant, a renovated row-house from 1876. Or go casual at Blind Tiger, the city’s first microbrewery, known for its flagship...
Topeka is a paradise for art lovers. Among must-see places are the Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University (home to ArtLab, a family-friendly, hands-on art experience); North Topeka Arts District (NOTO), which hosts a bustling Friday Artwalk; and the vibrant community art project known as the Great Mural Wall. For more adventure, check out an eve...
About Topeka. Explore for yourself why locals call Topeka #TopCity. As the capital city of Kansas, we offer opportunities and amenities rare for our friendly, manageable size. Topeka's also home to a number of top quality attractions.
Topeka (pronounced /tə-pē'kə/) [8] is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas. Topeka is the county seat of Shawnee County , and it is in the northeast part of the state. In 2020, 126,587 people lived there.
