- 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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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.
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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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Celebrating Kansas History, Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum offers a diverse collection of state memorabilia. Well-organized, some exhibits relate to the Underground Railroad and local abolitionists, while others touch on religion and baseball history.
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Located along Clinton Lake, Clinton State Park provides boat launch areas and can be used for fishing and swimming. The park features campsites, cabins, hiking and biking trails, picnic facilities, a playground and volleyball, archery and disc golf areas.
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Situated on 35 acres, Centennial Park offers visitors amenities like covered picnic areas, barbecue grills, an 18-hole disc golf course, playgrounds, and more. The park features a 12,300 square foot skate park with ramps and stairs to skate on.
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Offering automatic scoring and a smoke-free environment, Royal Crest Lanes features 40 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. It also has arcade game machines and is available for both birthday and corporate events with food and drink available.
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Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
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2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS
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In honor of its namesake, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is dedicated as a non-partisan forum for discussion and leadership training for public service. Featuring memorabilia from Dole's years of public service as well as a theater and interactive exhibits.
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KU Natural History Museum studies the life of the planet for the benefit of the Earth and its inhabitants. The Museum uses acquisition, curation, study of collections of plants, animals, fossil material and cultural artifacts for academic and public education.
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The University Theatre at the University of Kansas is home to both a traditional and black box theatre. Performances are offered by the University's theatre department throughout the academic year, and the community comes together for a summer show.
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Covering 26,000 square feet and honoring the university's coaches and athletes, Booth Family Hall of Athletics also has a retail store from which the visitor can buy souvenirs.