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Historical Landmarks in Downtown Topeka, Kansas

Public Art, Performances and History Enrich the City

Saying you’d like to sample the culture of Topeka is like saying you’d like to sample the cuisine of the Eastern Hemisphere: It’s tough to know where to begin. The Midwestern city offers a variety of attractions and traditions that belies its size. Visitors and locals can soak in regional history, see a play or a concert or get involved in a public art project. First stop for the heritage buff would undoubtedly be the Kansas History Center. The complex includes the national award-winning... Read More »
Big T's Cajun Deli

Steak Is a Staple Here, but Ethnic Cuisine Fares Well, Too

Eating an authentic Kansas meal in the capital city of Topeka means eating a steak, plain and simple. The state’s cattle industry generates an economic impact of $6 million annually on local economies, and roughly 31,000 Kansas farms raise cattle and calves. That’s a lot of steaks, hamburgers and meatloafs. One of the most tried and true establishments serving fine Kansas beef is North Star Steakhouse. The authentic steak and seafood joint, famous for its steaks, fries and gravy, has been in... Read More »
Gage Park

Whatever Relaxation Means to You, Topeka's the Place To Find It

There are as many definitions of recreation as there are people who love to relax, and Topeka has them all covered. For sports lovers who show their enthusiasm from the sidelines, Topeka offers everything from hockey to rowing to bull riding. Auto racing is another popular spectator event, bringing crowds to Heartland Park, where Thunder Hill Speedway boasts a Grand Prix road course, club course, stock car road course and record-breaking quarter-mile drag strip. For Topekans who have to get in... Read More »