- TripBuzz found 33 things to do with kids in or near Manhattan, Kansas, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Junction City, Fort Riley and Wamego.
- From Kansas State University Insect Zoo to Sunset Zoo, the Manhattan area offers 26 different types of family activities, including: Zoos, Parks, Movie Theaters and Swimming Pool.
- The city of Manhattan is located in north-eastern Kansas at the intersection of the Kansas and Big Blue Rivers. With an area spanning nearly 20 square miles and a population of over 50,000 residents, the city provide a relatively populous community. Settled in Flint Hills, Manhattan maintains a terrain of rolling hills and tall grasses.
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4400 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
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The Kansas Children's Discovery Center works to combine both exploration and fun through interactive exhibits and kid-centered learning. Families with children of all ages can participate in hands-on discovery, daily programs, and other special events during the year.
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Friends of the Topeka Zoo is a zoo that features animals such as black bears, coyotes, bobcats, hawks, sloths, and more. The zoo offers educational field trips and camps for students.
46.2 Miles
The Topeka Zoological Park is home to animals from all around the world, including gorillas, lions and komodo dragons. It dates back to 1933, when the first animals were exhibited in here.
46.8 Miles
Topeka Civic Theater is located in Topeka, Kansas and it is a center for theater arts and performances. The seats are comfortable and in excellent condition. The plays staged are interesting.
48.4 Miles
Old mansions and a short street composed of 19th century buildings form a large draw of Ward Meade Park. There is also a 2.5 acre botanic garden with over 500 varieties of trees and flowers as well as a fountain and water gazebo.
48.4 Miles
The Boswell Square Park is a family friendly recreational park that features amenities including basketball courts, picnic tables, a playground, soccer fields, and gardens. The park also has multiple softball diamonds.
49.1 Miles
Monroe Elementary School is the center-piece of the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site. Rooms within the original 1950's school are filled with historic exhibits and memorabilia detailing the end of legal segregation.
49.1 Miles
Topeka Performing Arts Center is a fantastic building. It hosts many band performances, stand-up comedies and plays. It provides ample parking space outside the venue, and an acoustically-balanced auditorium.
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The Great Overland Station is the restored 1927 Union Pacific Railroad Station. Besides it temporary exhibits, it also has permanent collections of photographs of the area, and photographs concerning the railroad system in this area. It also has a simulator.