Topeka, Kansas
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30miles South of TopekaPomona Lake provides opportunities for a large variety of recreational activities on nearly 10,500... continue
40miles South of TopekaMelvern Lake's 6,930 surface acres of water and 17,244 acres of adjacent land serve as the nucleus of recreational and natural resource activities for more than 500,000 visitors annually. ... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
W. Clement Stone Nature Center
The W. Clement Stone Nature Center is a 372 acre nature preserve located just west of Topeka, Kansas along the Kansas River. Rolling prairie, mature woodland and riparian areas create rich habitat for a wide variety of native wildlife. A 3000
Topeka, KS Nature Centers
Carousel in the Park & Gage Park Mini-Train
Two of the most popular attractions in Gage Park are the 1908 restored Carousel and the Mini-Train that circles the park. Built in 1908 by the Herschell-Spillman company of New York, Topeka's carousel offers timeless entertainment housing a 1909 Wurlitzer band organ. Purchased by the city in 1986
Topeka, KS Fun Centers
Potwin Place
Looking for a scenic drive? View beautiful Victorian homes of the late 1800s situated along brick streets where islands of greenery circle each intersection point in the National Historic District known as Potwin Place. Each Christmas, special decorations can be viewed.
Topeka, KS Tours
Historic Ward-Meade Park Living Museum
History comes to life at Historic Ward-Meade Park as period dressed guides, including a "school marm," reenact prairie life circa 1900
Topeka, KS Museums
Washburn University
Established in 1865, Washburn University is one of Topeka's greatest assets and is the only municipal university in the nation. The 160
Topeka, KS Colleges
Things to do near Topeka, KS