- TripBuzz found 36 things to do with kids in or near Topeka, Kansas, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lawrence.
- From Lake Shawnee to Kansas Children's Discovery Center, the Topeka area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Family Fun Center, Zoos and Theaters.
- The capital city of Kansas, Topeka is the county seat of Shawnee County and home to over 127,000 residents. The city is settled on an area of over 60 square feet in the north-eastern region of the state. Rich in government and history, the capital prides itself as the center for the Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka case, which marked our nation's history.
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500 E Loula Street, Olathe, KS 66061
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Providing entertainment to the community since 1974, Olathe Community Theater Association Inc. is a local staple. The theater puts on five unique performances per year for thought provoking and engaging entertainment.
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A 1,600 acre, multi-use park, the Shawnee Mission Park is a beautiful area popular for outdoor recreation. The park offers picnic areas, boat access, water paddling, fishing and hiking trails, as well as a large off-leash dog park and theatre presentations.
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7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66219
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Shawnee Mission Off-Leash Dog Park is a 53 acre area that features a dog swim area and many wood chip and natural surface trails through grasslands and woods. It has a water station and multiple waste stations.
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The Weston Historical Museum is a historical museum offering a glimpse of what Platte County was like from prehistoric days through World War II. The museum maintains exhibits on Civil War relics, Native American artifacts, and historical documents.
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1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506
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Housed in the old Dairy Barn from the University's campus, the Kansas State University Insect Zoo displays insects from all around the world, including arthropods. Guided tours are a chance of seeing and understanding live specimens.
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Kansas State University, 1500 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
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Located in the Old Dairy Barn on the campus of Kansas State University, K-State Insect Zoo features a variety of educational and exciting exhibits based upon the rainforest and tropical insects. This includes tarantulas, spiders and crustaceans.
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1200 Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS
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Those wishing to see how life on the frontier was in 1860 can always visit Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site, where they will find hands-on exhibits – this is the last open stagecoach stop in the region.
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As a community bowling alley, Park Lanes offers visitors cosmic bowling with neon lights and glow in the dark bowling balls. The complex has V.I.P. bowling rooms with 7 lanes and a private lounge.
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All types of animals from all around the world find their home at the Sunset Zoo. The peacocks roam freely around the zoo, all day, every day. There are also special programs, such as the petting of some animals.
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A movie theater with 18 screens, B & B Shawnee 18 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers birthday party hosting, private screenings and a concession area with food and drinks.