Southwest Topeka, KS
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Topeka Zoological Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Topeka Zoological Park home during your trip to Topeka? Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Gage Park
Explore the great outdoors at Gage Park, a lovely green space 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.
Things to do
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Southwest Topeka Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Topeka
"There is a bar and food in the restaurant in for the evening, 5pm - 10pm. There is a limited pay as you go breakfast where regular coffee is free. Not a showstopper where the staff is very friendly and the establishment is clean and well maintained."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Topeka
"Our room was great! However, the hot tub water was green with brown ring around tub! The room was clean and nice! But they definitely need to fix this place up! Front doors of hotel left open day and night! Needs a paint job badly and fixing up! The complimentary breakfast was not very good! Limited ..."
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Topeka
"Remodeling is not complete"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Topeka
"Close to where i needed to be"
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Econo Lodge Topeka at Wanamaker
"Shower didn't work. Sink barely worked. TV didn't work but staff helped to get it fixed. Worst place we have stayed in a long time"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Topeka
"Parking lot littered and weedy. Pool and ice machine broken. Rooms dirty. Sheets with mildew. Spiders. Property worn and shabby. Sign says continental breakfast... none provided. Floors sticky, curtains dirty and sagging. Mismatched furniture, cigarette burns. Towels gray and thin. No daily housekeeping. ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
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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.
