Guidebook for Topeka
Food Scene
Mouth-watering BBQ and down-home cooking. Vast knowledge of beer and brewing science are at the heart of Iron Rail Brewing's focus
17 locals recommend
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
Josey Baking Co.
3119 SW Huntoon StScrumptious unique pastries and kolaches
Chez Yasu
2701 SW 17th StAmazing French restaurant for a romantic night out
Mexican Taco Shop
1901 SW 10th AveBest breakfast burritos ever!
A famil oriented establishment that has been providing Topeka with the best quality steaks, hand cut fries, and homemade gravy since the late 1930's. Although we are known for our steaks, our menu also features chicken, fish, and salads. We pride ourselves on providing not only great food but personal service you don't get anywhere else. After just a few visits you will know us, and we will know you! Come often, come hungry, leave full and happy! Don't forget that North Star is also known for having the best discount in Topeka: A FREE meal on your birthday up to $14.99 with id. Must be the day of your birthday. If birthday falls on Sunday and Monday, it will be honored on Tues
14 locals recommend
North Star
1100 NW 25th StA famil oriented establishment that has been providing Topeka with the best quality steaks, hand cut fries, and homemade gravy since the late 1930's. Although we are known for our steaks, our menu also features chicken, fish, and salads. We pride ourselves on providing not only great food but personal service you don't get anywhere else. After just a few visits you will know us, and we will know you! Come often, come hungry, leave full and happy! Don't forget that North Star is also known for having the best discount in Topeka: A FREE meal on your birthday up to $14.99 with id. Must be the day of your birthday. If birthday falls on Sunday and Monday, it will be honored on Tues
Blue Moose Topeka
3030 SW Wanamaker RdWonderful atmosphere and great food very close to house.
Fresh and tasty - The Pennant is the food and entertainment destination for Topeka. Located in historic Downtown, we offer a fantastic menu focused on quality and locally sourced ingredients. The dining room is a great spot to enjoy a fantastic meal, catch up with friends or take in the action happening on Kansas Avenue. Grab a delicious burger and a cold beer and join us here!
26 locals recommend
The Pennant
915 S Kansas AveFresh and tasty - The Pennant is the food and entertainment destination for Topeka. Located in historic Downtown, we offer a fantastic menu focused on quality and locally sourced ingredients. The dining room is a great spot to enjoy a fantastic meal, catch up with friends or take in the action happening on Kansas Avenue. Grab a delicious burger and a cold beer and join us here!
Texas Roadhouse
5901 Southwest Huntoon StreetOlive Garden Italian Restaurant
1925 SW Wanamaker RdThe 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.
12 locals recommend
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.
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
8 locals recommend
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
Tailgators Sports Pub & Grub
2025 SW Urish RdSports bar to watch games and have a cold bear. Come for Taco Tuesday!
Jeremiah Bullfrogs is the perfect place to watch sports in Topeka. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere with lots of space for your group to enjoy the big game. The grill is open daily from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Choose Bullfrogs as your source for live entertainment. Visit the Web site for access to Bullfrogs' calendar of events
7 locals recommend
Jeremiah Bullfrogs Bar and Grille
2827 SW Wanamaker RdJeremiah Bullfrogs is the perfect place to watch sports in Topeka. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere with lots of space for your group to enjoy the big game. The grill is open daily from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Choose Bullfrogs as your source for live entertainment. Visit the Web site for access to Bullfrogs' calendar of events
Happy Basset Brewing Company
6044 SW 29th StGreat little brewery near the house.
Arts & Culture
This historic venue for shows originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theater & movie palace.
14 locals recommend
Jayhawk Theatre
720 SW Jackson StThis historic venue for shows originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville theater & movie palace.
The combat Air Museum is an incredible collection of aircraft which also houses a wide variety of military artifacts from the First World War to the present day. Many aircraft engines are also on exhibit.
13 locals recommend
Combat Air Museum
7016 SE Forbes AveThe combat Air Museum is an incredible collection of aircraft which also houses a wide variety of military artifacts from the First World War to the present day. Many aircraft engines are also on exhibit.
The Topeka Performing Arts Center hosts dance, music, theater, and other kinds of performances. Located on SE Eighth Street in the historic 1930s art deco Municipal Auditorium, the performing arts center was renovated in the late 1980s and early 1990s, transforming it into a state-of-the-art center without compromising the art deco architecture
12 locals recommend
Topeka Performing Arts Center
214 SE 8th AveThe Topeka Performing Arts Center hosts dance, music, theater, and other kinds of performances. Located on SE Eighth Street in the historic 1930s art deco Municipal Auditorium, the performing arts center was renovated in the late 1980s and early 1990s, transforming it into a state-of-the-art center without compromising the art deco architecture
One of the oldest museums west of the Mississippi River and has an impressive collection of 4,000 art objects. Although some of the drawings, paintings, pieces of decorative art, prints, and sculptures come from many places around the world, the museum focuses on the work of local Kansas artists and artists from the Mountain Plains area of the United States.
16 locals recommend
Mulvane Art Museum
1700 SW Jewell AveOne of the oldest museums west of the Mississippi River and has an impressive collection of 4,000 art objects. Although some of the drawings, paintings, pieces of decorative art, prints, and sculptures come from many places around the world, the museum focuses on the work of local Kansas artists and artists from the Mountain Plains area of the United States.
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.
17 locals recommend
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.
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
17 locals recommend
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
Sightseeing
The Monroe Elementary School, one of the segregated schools involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools, is now a National Historic Site commemorating this landmark ruling
22 locals recommend
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
1515 SE Monroe StThe Monroe Elementary School, one of the segregated schools involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools, is now a National Historic Site commemorating this landmark ruling
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
16 locals recommend
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 landmark and historical place is the Kansas Governor’s mansion. It was built in the year 1928 and given to the state in 1955, but it did not become the governor’s residence until 1962. Today it is the main attraction of a French architectural estate that oversees the Kansas River. The estate has several ponds, gardens as well as hiking trails.
17 locals recommend
Cedar Crest
1 SW Cedar Crest RdThis landmark and historical place is the Kansas Governor’s mansion. It was built in the year 1928 and given to the state in 1955, but it did not become the governor’s residence until 1962. Today it is the main attraction of a French architectural estate that oversees the Kansas River. The estate has several ponds, gardens as well as hiking trails.
Parks & Nature
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
26 locals recommend
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
8 locals recommend
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
Shopping
Westridge Mall
1801 SW Wanamaker RdTopeka's premier shopping mall!
T.J. Maxx
2170 SW Wanamaker StVery close. Lots of other shopping nearby!
Pier 1
Upscale boutique offering wide arrangement of unique home accessories and gifts
11 locals recommend
Pinkadilly
824 N Kansas AveUpscale boutique offering wide arrangement of unique home accessories and gifts
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.
13 locals recommend
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.
Essentials
Dillons Food Store
2815 SW 29th StScotch Fabric Care Services
2848 SW Wanamaker RdDillons Pharmacy
6829 SW 29th St