Southwest Topeka
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Popular places to visit
Kansas State Capitol
After visiting Kansas State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Lake Shawnee
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Shawnee during your travels in Topeka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Topeka Zoological Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Topeka Zoological Park home during your trip to Topeka? Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Gage Park
Explore the great outdoors at Gage Park, a lovely green space in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Find out about the history of Topeka with a stop at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Regal West Ridge
You can take time to visit Regal West Ridge during your travels to Topeka.
Things to do
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Southwest Topeka
Residence Inn by Marriott Topeka
Great stay. Staff very friendly, clean rooms, and pool area.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Topeka
AmericInn by Wyndham Topeka
Staff was hard to find. Called front desk multiple times with no answer. Check out times listed were inconsistent, but they did honor the latest time. Air conditioning worked but was inconsistent.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Econo Lodge Topeka at Wanamaker
Pet friendly and very dated. Sub par coffee at breakfast. Not a lot of breakfast items. All the walls and trim work need fresh paint - stains and chipped paint everywhere. Old and stained bathroom fixtures. Moldy shower curtain. The linens were OK but did not have the normal sanitized, bleach smell. ...
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Topeka
We were supposed to check in at 3 PM, however, we were not able to check in until 8 PM. We have very exhausted kids that needed to get to bed. The hotel was severely understaffed. I called several times to see when we can check in and they would never answer the phone. I left a message on their website ...
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Topeka
Well I liked best was how nice the staff where and how when checking in Rick was funny and very helpful especially when I got to my room and needed help with my tv he came right away all I have to say is that company blessed to have such a hard worker that’s hard to find nowadays
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Topeka
Westboro
Though Westboro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Topeka Zoological Park and Gage Park.
Collins Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Collins Park and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Zoological Park and Gage Park.
College Hill
When in College Hill, you can plan a visit to Stormont Vail Events Center and Kansas State Capitol, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Historic Holliday Park North
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Holliday Park North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kansas State Capitol and Topeka Performing Arts Center.
Greater Auburndale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greater Auburndale and surrounding area, you can visit Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden and Topeka Zoological Park.
Potwin Place
While Potwin Place might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden and Ward Meade Park.
