Guidebook for Topeka
Parks & Nature
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Topeka's zoo is in Gage Park, as well as a lovely rose garden, a train, and the Helen Hocker Theater, which has shows put on by young people. There is also a great swimming pool and an old fashioned carousel. The Bark Park has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and is popular with dog owners
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Gage Park
635 SW Gage BlvdTopeka's zoo is in Gage Park, as well as a lovely rose garden, a train, and the Helen Hocker Theater, which has shows put on by young people. There is also a great swimming pool and an old fashioned carousel. The Bark Park has two separate areas for large and small dogs, and is popular with dog owners
Located on the northeast corner of SW 17th and Gage, this small park is dominated by garden beds filled with flowers, shrubs and trees. There is an ornate metal gazebo and a small sitting area where you can stop and smell the flowers
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Tudor Park
Southwest Gage BoulevardLocated on the northeast corner of SW 17th and Gage, this small park is dominated by garden beds filled with flowers, shrubs and trees. There is an ornate metal gazebo and a small sitting area where you can stop and smell the flowers
Guided tours offered in a replica 1800s town with a schoolhouse, church, general store & gardens
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Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden
124 NW Fillmore StGuided tours offered in a replica 1800s town with a schoolhouse, church, general store & gardens
Food Scene
Chez Yasu
2701 SW 17th StAmazing french restaurant. One of my favorites!
CW Porubsky Grocery and Meats A pilgrimage to CW Porubsky Grocery and Meats during chili season has been a Topeka tradition since 1947. This friendly, family-operated business is a good place to get a good meal without spending a lot of money. Charles Porubsky opened this family-run business and his son Charlie runs things now. To this day, little changes there. Porubsky’s has the same weathered bar signs and packs the same lunch crowd ranging from everyday workers to the governor. While chili season at Porubsky’s runs from September 1 through April 1, a trip to Topeka’s Little Russia is not complete without also stopping for a legendary hot pickle. CW Porubsky Grocery and Meats
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C W Porubsky Grocery & Meats
508 NE Sardou AveCW Porubsky Grocery and Meats A pilgrimage to CW Porubsky Grocery and Meats during chili season has been a Topeka tradition since 1947. This friendly, family-operated business is a good place to get a good meal without spending a lot of money. Charles Porubsky opened this family-run business and his son Charlie runs things now. To this day, little changes there. Porubsky’s has the same weathered bar signs and packs the same lunch crowd ranging from everyday workers to the governor. While chili season at Porubsky’s runs from September 1 through April 1, a trip to Topeka’s Little Russia is not complete without also stopping for a legendary hot pickle. CW Porubsky Grocery and Meats
The Burger Stand at College Hill The Burger Stand features unique and gourmet burgers that are made with only the freshest ingredients. Don’t forget to pair your burger with their famous truffle fries or beer-battered onion rings. Patrons can enjoy sitting out on the outdoor patio seating and order a refreshing drink from one of the two fully stocked bars — one of which, located in the back dining area, is referred to as ‘The Pong Bar’. The Pong Bar offers two ping pong tables, two pool tables, a football table, a pinball machine and digital bar gaming. The Burger Stand menu includes gourmet ‘hawt doggz’ and a large vegetarian menu. The Burger Stand at College Hill, 1601 SW Lane Street
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The Burger Stand Topeka
2833 SW 29th StThe Burger Stand at College Hill The Burger Stand features unique and gourmet burgers that are made with only the freshest ingredients. Don’t forget to pair your burger with their famous truffle fries or beer-battered onion rings. Patrons can enjoy sitting out on the outdoor patio seating and order a refreshing drink from one of the two fully stocked bars — one of which, located in the back dining area, is referred to as ‘The Pong Bar’. The Pong Bar offers two ping pong tables, two pool tables, a football table, a pinball machine and digital bar gaming. The Burger Stand menu includes gourmet ‘hawt doggz’ and a large vegetarian menu. The Burger Stand at College Hill, 1601 SW Lane Street
Greg Fox learned the restaurant business in Topeka, New York City and Nashville. After returning to his native Topeka, Fox opened RowHouse Restaurant in 2007, where the menu is ever changing. Set over three floors and the outdoor courtyard of a historic house, RowHouse Restaurant is intimate, elegant and cool. It’s the perfect location for parties of two to 12; each dining room is inviting and unique. A recent menu featured featured an appetiser of chilled strawberry soup with orange and pepper whipped cream, followed by an entrée of honey balsamic glazed beef with summer vegetable succotash and sweet tea cream pie for dessert. See the website for a list of Greg’s own favourite restaurants
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Rowhouse Restaurant
515 SW Van Buren StGreg Fox learned the restaurant business in Topeka, New York City and Nashville. After returning to his native Topeka, Fox opened RowHouse Restaurant in 2007, where the menu is ever changing. Set over three floors and the outdoor courtyard of a historic house, RowHouse Restaurant is intimate, elegant and cool. It’s the perfect location for parties of two to 12; each dining room is inviting and unique. A recent menu featured featured an appetiser of chilled strawberry soup with orange and pepper whipped cream, followed by an entrée of honey balsamic glazed beef with summer vegetable succotash and sweet tea cream pie for dessert. See the website for a list of Greg’s own favourite restaurants
Tuptim Thai Restaurant
220 SW 29th StBest Thai restaurant in Topeka
Blind Tiger
417 SW 37th StGreat brewery and good food. Best cheese fries in town!
Pie heaven just might be in Topeka, Kansas, at Bradley's Corner Cafe, where there are never fewer than 20 crimp-crusted beauties on offer at a time: pies of perfectly caramelized summer peaches, bracingly sour apple-cranberry, countless riffs on classic pecan. My favorite, available year-round, is the peanut butter-chocolate pie: Beneath a cloud of meringue lie layers of creamy peanut butter mousse and semisweet chocolate pudding—so thick I marvel that the servers manage to slice it. Must have their breakfast also!
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Bradley's Corner Cafe
844 N Kansas AvePie heaven just might be in Topeka, Kansas, at Bradley's Corner Cafe, where there are never fewer than 20 crimp-crusted beauties on offer at a time: pies of perfectly caramelized summer peaches, bracingly sour apple-cranberry, countless riffs on classic pecan. My favorite, available year-round, is the peanut butter-chocolate pie: Beneath a cloud of meringue lie layers of creamy peanut butter mousse and semisweet chocolate pudding—so thick I marvel that the servers manage to slice it. Must have their breakfast also!
We specialize in gourmet, made-to-order sandwiches featuring Bakery Fresh Breads. Like the art of classical music composers our sandwiches have a composition of flavors sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy our Classic “European Style” coffee and espresso drinks. Our Fresh Roasted beans are available in bulk or ground-to-order for your enjoyment at home.
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Classic Bean
722 S Kansas AveWe specialize in gourmet, made-to-order sandwiches featuring Bakery Fresh Breads. Like the art of classical music composers our sandwiches have a composition of flavors sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy our Classic “European Style” coffee and espresso drinks. Our Fresh Roasted beans are available in bulk or ground-to-order for your enjoyment at home.
Mouth-watering BBQ and down-home cooking. Vast knowledge of beer and brewing science are at the heart of Iron Rail Brewing's focus
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Iron Rail Brewing
705 S Kansas AveMouth-watering BBQ and down-home cooking. Vast knowledge of beer and brewing science are at the heart of Iron Rail Brewing's focus
Bar 'N Grill - Topeka
2121 SW Belle AveTry the Barn Balls and play some pool!
The White Linen is a unique, fine-dining restaurant based on contemporary French and American cuisine in downtown Topeka, Kansas. Chef Adam VanDonge and his wife, Kasie, opened this restaurant to give Topekans a taste of truly unique dining.. Adam and Kasie have just recently owned "The Drum Room" in Holton, Kansas and have decided to expand their efforts to the capital city. Chef Adam takes locally grown, bred, and produced products and re-imagines them into a modern, unique treat with the familiar structures and textures known to be a staple of the Kansas plains, America's homeland. In this particular restaurant, you will find yourself in the hands of Topeka's finest chef.
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The White Linen
112 SW 6th AveThe White Linen is a unique, fine-dining restaurant based on contemporary French and American cuisine in downtown Topeka, Kansas. Chef Adam VanDonge and his wife, Kasie, opened this restaurant to give Topekans a taste of truly unique dining.. Adam and Kasie have just recently owned "The Drum Room" in Holton, Kansas and have decided to expand their efforts to the capital city. Chef Adam takes locally grown, bred, and produced products and re-imagines them into a modern, unique treat with the familiar structures and textures known to be a staple of the Kansas plains, America's homeland. In this particular restaurant, you will find yourself in the hands of Topeka's finest chef.
The Weather Room is an inspired space you'll want to see and be seen in. Our menu features perfect steaks and sharable dishes, a house- cured charcuterie program and hand made pastas, not to mention a mind-blowingly good burger.
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The Weather Room
920 S Kansas AveThe Weather Room is an inspired space you'll want to see and be seen in. Our menu features perfect steaks and sharable dishes, a house- cured charcuterie program and hand made pastas, not to mention a mind-blowingly good burger.
Sushi right down the road. This sushi restaurant has been a staple in Topeka for over 20 years.
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Kiku Japanese Steak House
5331 SW 22nd PlSushi right down the road. This sushi restaurant has been a staple in Topeka for over 20 years.
Shopping
A great place to bring your family with plenty of unique shops, things to see and items to purchase. Great place to find gifts for that hard to buy for person.
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NOTO Arts Center
935 N Kansas AveA great place to bring your family with plenty of unique shops, things to see and items to purchase. Great place to find gifts for that hard to buy for person.
Swing open those bright red doors -- you'll find a warm welcome and a wonderful collection of classic furniture, home accessories, seasonal items and holiday decor at Red Door Home Store.
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Red Door Home Store
2131 SW Fairlawn Plaza DrSwing open those bright red doors -- you'll find a warm welcome and a wonderful collection of classic furniture, home accessories, seasonal items and holiday decor at Red Door Home Store.
Upscale boutique offering wide arrangement of unique home accessories and gifts.
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Pinkadilly
824 N Kansas AveUpscale boutique offering wide arrangement of unique home accessories and gifts.
Located at 335 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka, KS, 66606
Known for Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
335 SW MacVicar AveLocated at 335 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka, KS, 66606
Known for Grocery Store
Arts & Culture
Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy is a unique community theatre offering both dinner and non-dinner shows and bar service offering a wide selection of spirits, soft drinks and delightful desserts.
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Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
3028 SW 8th AveTopeka Civic Theatre and Academy is a unique community theatre offering both dinner and non-dinner shows and bar service offering a wide selection of spirits, soft drinks and delightful desserts.
This historic venue for shows originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theater & movie palace
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Jayhawk Theatre
720 SW Jackson StThis historic venue for shows originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theater & movie palace
At this historic museum you will see a collection of 39 aircrafts in two hangars. You will also get to see various military aviation engines, exhibits, artifacts and aviation art, from WWI to present day. The museum is one of the major aviation museums in the United States that is located on an active air field.
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Combat Air Museum
7016 SE Forbes AveAt this historic museum you will see a collection of 39 aircrafts in two hangars. You will also get to see various military aviation engines, exhibits, artifacts and aviation art, from WWI to present day. The museum is one of the major aviation museums in the United States that is located on an active air field.
RED BLOOD. WHITE SUIT. AND BLUE SKY. For daredevils and dreamers of all ages, come rediscover the spectacle of the death-defying Evel Knievel show, now open and flying sky-high in Topeka, Kansas. Witness the incredible collection of the physics-defying bikes that launched the legend.
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Evel Knievel Museum
2047 SW Topeka BlvdRED BLOOD. WHITE SUIT. AND BLUE SKY. For daredevils and dreamers of all ages, come rediscover the spectacle of the death-defying Evel Knievel show, now open and flying sky-high in Topeka, Kansas. Witness the incredible collection of the physics-defying bikes that launched the legend.
Everything Else
In the heart of Gage Park in Topeka lies Topeka Zoo, just brimming with animals from all over the world just waiting for families to visit! Here, the creatures of the world come to Kansas, so kids can explore the weird and wonderful species as they learn all about them, and the conservation of those who are endangered.
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Topeka Zoo
635 SW Gage BlvdIn the heart of Gage Park in Topeka lies Topeka Zoo, just brimming with animals from all over the world just waiting for families to visit! Here, the creatures of the world come to Kansas, so kids can explore the weird and wonderful species as they learn all about them, and the conservation of those who are endangered.
Sightseeing
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483, was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
1515 SE Monroe StBrown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483, was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional
This area is known for its big, Victorian-style homes and circular intersections. Potwin is a community favorite, especially at Christmastime, when neighbors join forces to decorate the homes and intersections with lights and themed décor. It's common to hear carols being sung or even to run into Santa himself during a tour through the neighborhood to see the lights during the holidays. Halloween and Fourth of July also are popular holidays to celebrate in Potwin with decorations, parades and activities
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Potwin
This area is known for its big, Victorian-style homes and circular intersections. Potwin is a community favorite, especially at Christmastime, when neighbors join forces to decorate the homes and intersections with lights and themed décor. It's common to hear carols being sung or even to run into Santa himself during a tour through the neighborhood to see the lights during the holidays. Halloween and Fourth of July also are popular holidays to celebrate in Potwin with decorations, parades and activities
This historic 1927 train station featuring classic architecture has undergone a major restoration
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Great Overland Station
200 N Kansas AveThis historic 1927 train station featuring classic architecture has undergone a major restoration
Located directly across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, a notorious hate group that targets the LGBTQ community, a house sports the rainbow colors of the gay pride flag. The boldly colored Equality House is a headquarters of nonprofit Planting Peace, acting as a visual reminder of the group’s commitment to LGBTQ rights.
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Equality House
1200 SW Orleans StLocated directly across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, a notorious hate group that targets the LGBTQ community, a house sports the rainbow colors of the gay pride flag. The boldly colored Equality House is a headquarters of nonprofit Planting Peace, acting as a visual reminder of the group’s commitment to LGBTQ rights.
The Ritchie-House – built by abolitionists John and Mary Jane Ritchie in 1856 – was a station along the Underground Railroad and is considered to be Topeka’s oldest home. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment.
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Historic John and Mary Jane Ritchie house
1116 SE Madison StThe Ritchie-House – built by abolitionists John and Mary Jane Ritchie in 1856 – was a station along the Underground Railroad and is considered to be Topeka’s oldest home. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Specks is famous for serving burgers up to 3 pounds in size, on their own homemade buns. They also have such treats as mountain oysters and house made fries, chips and onion rings.
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Specks Bar & Grill
2105 SW Mission AveSpecks is famous for serving burgers up to 3 pounds in size, on their own homemade buns. They also have such treats as mountain oysters and house made fries, chips and onion rings.
Fat Back Brewery started as a home brewing group with the name in homage to the founder's years of playing Rugby. Putting together recipes and perfecting brewing techniques to make great beer became a passion of the group. This brewery had to not only make excellent beer but support the arts and the community as a whole. In 2014 with the help of NOTO the group started putting things in action to make this a reality. In 2015 Fat Back Brewing Associates Corporation was founded. and Norsemen Brewing Company was born
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Norsemen Brewing Company
830 N Kansas AveFat Back Brewery started as a home brewing group with the name in homage to the founder's years of playing Rugby. Putting together recipes and perfecting brewing techniques to make great beer became a passion of the group. This brewery had to not only make excellent beer but support the arts and the community as a whole. In 2014 with the help of NOTO the group started putting things in action to make this a reality. In 2015 Fat Back Brewing Associates Corporation was founded. and Norsemen Brewing Company was born
Topeka's oldest continuously operated neighborhood bar has been in business for 70 years. Not much has changed inside during that time. The food and beverages are always delicious and served with a smile 365 days a year.
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Dutch Goose Sports Bar & Grill
3203 SW 10th AveTopeka's oldest continuously operated neighborhood bar has been in business for 70 years. Not much has changed inside during that time. The food and beverages are always delicious and served with a smile 365 days a year.
The Boobie Trap has been a mainstay in Topeka for over 20 years. Some might call this a dive bar, but those of us regular patrons call it home. A place for acceptance for all who enter. It's also hands down to catch live music both local and national. They also feature karaoke, DJ dance parties. There is always something fun going on.
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The Boobie Trap Bar
1417 SW 6th AveThe Boobie Trap has been a mainstay in Topeka for over 20 years. Some might call this a dive bar, but those of us regular patrons call it home. A place for acceptance for all who enter. It's also hands down to catch live music both local and national. They also feature karaoke, DJ dance parties. There is always something fun going on.