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.
Southwest Topeka Hotel Deals
AmericInn by Wyndham Topeka
Recommended by my wife.
Reviewed on 13 November 2025
Econo Lodge Topeka at Wanamaker
Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Topeka
Great job
Reviewed on 17 November 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Topeka
Room was clean. It smelled clean and fresh. Bed was comfy. Suite had cups, silverware, can opener, wine bottle opener, and a few other things. Hot tub and pool both were functioning and nice. Breakfast had waffles, sausage, eggs, bagels, cereal, yogurt.
Reviewed on 21 November 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Topeka
Hotel was under renovation so a little chaotic. Will be much nicer when that is complete. Dinner was excellent. Surprisingly good for a small restaurant.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Topeka
Yes. But needs Sticky Adhesives on shower floor.
Reviewed on 11 November 2025
Other neighborhoods 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 Kansas State Capitol.
Southwest Topeka, KS
- Stormont Vail Events Center
- Washburn University
- Kansas State Capitol
- Lake Shawnee
- Topeka Performing Arts Center
- Clinton Lake
- Topeka Zoological Park
- Kansas Museum of History
- Perry Lake
- Gage Park
- Sports Center
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
- Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden
- Combat Air Museum
- Kansas History Center
- Ward Meade Park
- Subterra Castle
- First Presbyterian Church Topeka
- Prairie Fire Winery Tasting Room
- Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
- Equality House
- Overbrook Quilt Connection
