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Get a blast of the past in this western Kansas state capital, which was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists and later played a key role in the civil rights movement. Visit the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site, which celebrates those involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision that deemed segregated schools unconstitutional. Continue your back-in-time travel at Ward Meade Park, which features an early 1900s town, Victorian mansion, one-room schoolhouse and log... more » Get a blast of the past in this western Kansas state capital, which was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists and later played a key role in the civil rights movement. Visit the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site, which celebrates those involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision that deemed segregated schools unconstitutional. Continue your back-in-time travel at Ward Meade Park, which features an early 1900s town, Victorian mansion, one-room schoolhouse and log cabins. View aircraft dating from World War I at the Combat Air Museum, and visit Cedar Crest, the historic Governor's home, overlooking the Kansas River. Aside from historical attractions, Topeka is also known for its world-class motor sports racing site, Heartland Park Topeka, with its record-breaking quarter-mile drag strip. Topeka has its share of cultural attractions as well in the form of numerous art galleries, live theater and local symphony and opera companies. For a great family outing, head over to the Topeka Zoological Park for a visit to the tropical rain forest, naturalistic bear dwelling and the children's petting zoo, featuring llamas and sheep. « less
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Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

5 of 5 stars
owatonna
Nov 26, 2008

My ex and I live 15 hours apart, he wanted visitation with his daughter. We picked Topeka KS for our stay and for him to pick up our daughter. The rooms are WONDERFUL!!! There is enough room for a...more

Henry T's

Nov 20, 2008

By far the worst establishment that I have been to in a very long time. First of all a lot of companies have a motto. I dont know that this places motto is, but I will tell you what its not!! First of...more

Econo Lodge

Nov 12, 2008

I stopped at the motel while passing through town. Normally I'm not an EconoLodge fan but this motel was the closest to the highway other than a few dive motels down the street. I must say I was...more

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