Visit Southwest Topeka
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.
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.
Stormont Vail Events Center
Catch an event at Stormont Vail Events Center during your trip to Topeka. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Washburn University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Washburn University, during your travels 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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Topeka Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Southwest Topeka
Hilton Garden Inn Topeka
Did not know the hotel was under construction when we booked the trip. Overall it was okay and quiet and seemed fairly deserted. However, we were woken up by VERY loud hammering at 8 am....on a Saturday.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Topeka
Clean room. Very nice staff
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Topeka
Rooms need a bit of an update but good amount of room. Coffee and hot cocoa was cold but nice they offered it. Breakfast was standard.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Topeka
Yes. But needs Sticky Adhesives on shower floor.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Econo Lodge Topeka at Wanamaker
This was the best night stay I've had on a last minute road trip. It was very quite, the bed was comfy and I got my deposit back in about 3 days! I wasn't expecting it because these places usually don't honor it but I did receive my deposit! That and how quite it was deserves a 5 star in my ...
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Topeka
Recommended by my wife.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
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 Stormont Vail Events Center.
Collins Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Collins Park and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy and Topeka Zoological 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 Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy and Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden.
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 Kansas State Capitol.
