- The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Topeka, Kansas, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center, Military Museums and Parks.
- From Lake Shawnee to Gage Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Topeka and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lawrence.
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Professional drivers sate passengers’ need for speed in stock cars during exciting racing experiences
46.8 Miles
The Evah C. Cray Historical Home is a restored Victorian-era mansion with 25 rooms. The mansion features a castle-style tower, and features a gift shop in its carriage house. Built in 1882, it features lavish decor.
46.9 Miles
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27 votes
701 Beach Lane, Manhattan, KS 66506
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An eclectic collection with exhibits ranging from glass home-made items to famous painters and sculptors await the visitors of Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art.
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Ernie Miller Nature Center is a park located alongside the National Highway 7 in the town of Olathe, Kansas. It is a refreshing place with a splendid aura, and fantastic walking zones.
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19800 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218
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Shawnee Mission Beach Volleyball is a sand volleyball complex that offers private parties, food and beverages, and competitive volleyball leagues. The complex has league play six nights of the week.
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Mill Creek Streamway Park is a linear park with over 17 miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails. It is also composed of three miles of equestrian trails and open spaces for leisure pursuits like jogging, picnicking and nature hiking.
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Ice Sports of Kansas City offers visitors options when it comes to on-the-ice entertainment. Visitors can relax and take in a hockey game as a spectator or take to the ice themselves during the rinks open ice hours.
47.6 Miles
Opened in 1979, the Strecker-Nelson Gallery is a local art gallery known as being the oldest commercial art gallery in the state. Ceramics, paintings, and photography are among the works on display from local and regional artists.
48.0 Miles
Manhattan’s Wonder Workshop Children’s Museum focuses on offering arts, science, and humanities education to children of all ages. The museum features an array of programs and exhibits, and hosts summer camps.
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US Hwy 24 & Blue River Trailhead, Manhattan, KS 66502
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Providing space for outdoor activities, Manhattan River Trail is most popular with runners and mountain bikers. The path also covers many wooded areas and wetlands making it ideal for wildlife and bird watchers.
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Open to visitors of all skating skill levels, Manhattan Ice Rink features an indoor ice rink that hosts public skating sessions and figure skating lessons. Visitors who are not skating receive free admission to the rink.