Topeka Area Information

• Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
  Monroe Elementary School, 1515 Monroe Ave
  Visit one of the nation’s newest national parks where you will learn about the 1954 case that brought desegregation to all schools.  Call 354-4273 for details.  No admission fee.  www.brownvboard.org/
• Cedar Crest
  One Cedar Crest Rd  296-3636   Home to the governor of Kansas.  Tours 1-3 pm every Monday.  Hiking/biking trail, fishing pond.  No admission fee. www.governor.ks.gov/cedarcrest/park.html
• Combat Air Museum
  Forbes Field, Hangar #602  862-3303
  Displaying aircraft from every armed conflict since planes have flown. Open Mon.-Sat 9 am-4:30 pm, Sun. 10 am-4:30 pm.  Admission Fee.  www.combatairmuseum.org/
• Curtis House
  1101 SW Topeka Blvd   357-1371
  Visit this historic building that was home to Charles Curtis, the only Native American to serve as vice-president of the U.S. Admission fee.  www.washburn.edu/cas/art/cyoho/archive/AroundTopeka/CCurtis/index.html
• First Presbyterian Church – Tiffany Windows
  817 SW Harrison  233-9601
  One of only 11 churches in the U.S. to have original Tiffany windows.  Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-4 pm.  No admission fee.  www.topeka1stpresbyterian.org/
• Gage Park
  6th & Gage Blvd   368-3700
  Carousel in the Park & Mini-Train   273-6108
  Reinisch Rose Garden    272-6150
  Topeka Zoological Park   272-5821  www.topeka.org/parksrec/pr_catalog_gagetrain.shtml
  Call for hours.  Admission fee.
• Great Overland Station
  701 N. Kansas Avenue   232-5533
  Museum will feature costumed docents, historic photographs and interactive displays that bring to life Topeka’s railroad heritage.  www.greatoverlandstation.com
• Heartland Park Topeka
  7530 SW Topeka Blvd.   800-43-RACES
  One of the world’s fastest automobile tracks hosting several national events.  Call for schedule.  www.hpt.com/
• Historic Ward-Meade Park
  124 NW Fillmore       368-3888
  Explore a turn-of-the-century village with log cabin, Victorian mansion, drug store and more.  Grounds open 8 am-5 pm.  Tours are seasonal and admission fee applies.  www.topeka.org/parksrec/pr_catalog_ward-meade.shtml
• Kansas Museum of History
  6425 SW 6th   272-8681
  A look at Kansas “living history” from the Native American era to present day.  Open Mon.-Sat. 9 am-4:30 pm and Sun. 12:30-4:30 pm.  Admission fee.  www.kshs.org/places/museum.htm
• Kansas State Capitol
  300 W. 10th    296-3966
  Built in 1903, the Capitol has many unique architectural features and one of the most elaborate Senate Chambers.  Tours Mon-Fri. 9, 10, 11 am and 1, 2, 3 pm.  Free  www.kshs.org/places/capitol/index.htm
• Lake Shawnee Recreational Area
  3137 SE 29th  267-1156
  Lake Shawnee is a 411-acre man-made lake surrounded by an 1100-acre park, where outdoor recreation abounds.  www.co.shawnee.ks.us/parksandrec/lakeShawnee.shtm
• National Guard Museum of Kansas
  6700 SW Topeka Blvd. Bldg. 301   862-1020
  This museum is dedicated to the history of the Kansas Militia and National Guard.  Open Tues-Sat.  10am-4pm.  Free.  www.kansasguardmuseum.org/
• Topeka Harley-Davidson Museum
  2047 SW Topeka Blvd.   234-6174
  See 30 rare Harley-Davidsons along with many pictures, tools and collectibles.  Free.  www.topekaharley.com/
• Washburn University
  1700 SW College Ave   231-1010
  Mulvane Art Museum   231-1010, ext.  1324
  View an extensive unique collection of artwork at the oldest art museum in Kansas.  Call for exhibit hours.  No admission fee.  www.washburn.edu/
• Kansas Expocenter
  One Expocenter Drive – 17th & Topeka Blvd.    2351986 www.ksexpo.com/
• Topeka Performing Arts Center
  214 SE 8th   234-2787   www.tpactix.org
  
• Nature Trails:
  Cedar Crest Wildlife Habitat and Jogging Trails
  Dornwood Nature Trail
  Lake Shawnee
  Orville Rice Nature Trails
  Shawnee North Community Park Nature Trail
  Shunga Nature Trail - concrete bicycle/pedestrian path

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