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 when you take a trip to 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
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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. Visit 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
Courtyard by Marriott Topeka
Clean room. Very nice staff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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 4 Dec 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 23 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Topeka
Yes. But needs Sticky Adhesives on shower floor.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Topeka
Recommended by my wife.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Econo Lodge Topeka at Wanamaker
Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Topeka
Westboro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westboro and surrounding area, you can visit 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
Though College Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stormont Vail Events Center and Kansas State Capitol.
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
Greater Auburndale might not have many top sights, but Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy and Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Potwin Place
Potwin Place might not have many top sights, but Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden and Kansas State Capitol are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
