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Topeka…Kansas Begins Here.
Since its inception in 1854, Topeka has played a national role in the fight for freedom. From John Brown's battle for the abolition of slavery – a prelude to the Civil War – to the historic 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision that paved the way for desegregation in America's public schools.
Step back in time and experience Kansas history on a tour of the state capitol building, The Kansas State Capitol offers free tours Monday through Friday. Feeling adventurous? Take the 296 steps to the top of the Capitol Dome for the best view in Kansas! View the story of Kansas in the beautiful murals and sculptures in the Capitol rotunda.
Experience first hand a full sized Cheyenne tipi, a covered wagon and an 1880's Atchison Topeka and Sante Fe Railway locomotive at the Kansas Museum of History. You can also enjoy the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and Museum, Combat Air Museum and Old Prairie Town, featuring two and a half acres of botanical gardens and a working soda fountain! Topeka is not just about history! Don't miss an evening performance at Topeka Civic Theatre, the oldest continuously-operating dinner theater in the country or the Topeka Performing Arts Center!
For the outdoor enthusiast, Topeka offers Lake Shawnee Recreational Area and Gage Park, featuring Reinisch Rose Garden, a carousel and mini-train, and the Topeka Zoo. For the racing enthusiast, Heartland Park hosts numerous drag, road course, and dirt track racing events from March through October.
Topeka is home to many unique annual events with entertainment and fun for everyone! Enjoy the beautiful Tulip Time Festival in April, Kansas Lavender in June, the 75 year old Fiesta Mexicana in July, and the Huff-N-Puff Balloon Rally each September.
Topeka, the capital of Kansas, is conveniently located on I-70 and I-35. For information about Topeka hotels, attractions and events, log on to www.visitTopeka.org or call (800) 235-1030.
Phone: 800-235-1030
Website: www.visitTopeka.org
