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  1. Topeka ( / təˈpiːkə / tə-PEE-kə) [9] [10] is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the 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. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 126,587.

  2. May 15, 2024 · Topeka, capital (1861) of Kansas, U.S., seat (1857) of Shawnee county. It lies on the Kansas River in the eastern part of the state. The city was the center of a major civil rights battle in 1954, when plaintiffs successfully challenged segregation in the city’s public schools in Brown v.

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  3. 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.

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    • Visit The Kansas State Capitol. Kansas State Capitol, Topeka - Is one of the most prime visiting spots in the capital city. As the state capital, Topeka hosts the seat of government for Kansas in a historic building constructed in the 19th century.
    • Make A Furry Friend At The Topeka Zoological Park. A lion sleeping at the Topeko Zoo in Topeko, Kansas. The Topeka Zoo is an excellent venue for families and a sure hit with the kids.
    • Get Inspired At The Evel Knievel Museum. Topeka Kansas; Evel Knievel Museum Topeka. The Evel Knievel Museum is an interesting venue dedicated to honoring the rich legacy of an iconic stuntman through authentic memorabilia.
    • Wander Around Gage Park. Plants inside a tropical building at the Topeko Zoo inside Gage Park. A popular location for family picnics, friendly gatherings, and birthday parties, Gage Park is one of the city’s largest and cutest parks.
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  5. For walkers, joggers and bikers, Topeka has miles of paved, gravel and wooded trails to get you connected to nature. Canoe, kayak or hike along the Kansas River, a National Water Trail connecting the river from Junction City to where it meets the Missouri River near Kansas City. Whether you want to cheer on the home team, or be part of the ...

  6. Mar 26, 2022 · A must-see in Topeka, the Kansas Statehouse had a 37-year construction period between 1866 and 1903. At 304 feet, the copper-clad dome is even taller than the United States Capitol dome, and this is one of the few state capitols in the country offering tours that take you right up into the dome, which is 296 steps from the fifth floor to the top.

  7. 39.050848 -95.696249. 8 Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave, ☏ +1 785 580-4400. M–F 9AM–9PM, Sa 9AM–6PM, Su noon–9PM. This 183,000 square foot building may be one of the greatest libraries around, and is popular with people from across Kansas and out of state.

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