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Get a blast of the past in this western Kansas state capital, which was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists and later played a key role in the civil rights movement. Visit the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site, which celebrates those involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision that deemed segregated schools unconstitutional. Continue your back-in-time travel at Ward Meade Park, which features an early 1900s town, Victorian mansion, one-room schoolhouse and log... more » Get a blast of the past in this western Kansas state capital, which was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists and later played a key role in the civil rights movement. Visit the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site, which celebrates those involved in the 1954 Supreme Court decision that deemed segregated schools unconstitutional. Continue your back-in-time travel at Ward Meade Park, which features an early 1900s town, Victorian mansion, one-room schoolhouse and log cabins. View aircraft dating from World War I at the Combat Air Museum, and visit Cedar Crest, the historic Governor's home, overlooking the Kansas River. Aside from historical attractions, Topeka is also known for its world-class motor sports racing site, Heartland Park Topeka, with its record-breaking quarter-mile drag strip. Topeka has its share of cultural attractions as well in the form of numerous art galleries, live theater and local symphony and opera companies. For a great family outing, head over to the Topeka Zoological Park for a visit to the tropical rain forest, naturalistic bear dwelling and the children's petting zoo, featuring llamas and sheep. « less

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Days Inn Topeka

1 of 5 stars
LarrBerr
Manhattan, KS
Oct 2, 2008

I stayed here for 3 days, to take care of some business and also relax a little. As other reviews noted the room was very dimly lit. I needed some light without having to sit directly under the wall...more

“Good for big appetites and casual atmosphere”

El Mezcal

3 of 5 stars
Motowners
Detroit, MI
Sep 30, 2008

f there are two of you, and you think, "Hmm, we both want the Fajita Especial and we can save a few cents by getting the 'For Two' portion" make sure you are hungry. The food is pretty good (not...more

“This is WOW food!”

Tuptim Thai

5 of 5 stars
Motowners
Detroit, MI
Sep 21, 2008

OMG. If you're not from Topeka, this is a must go before you eat anywhere else (yes, it is that good). Three of us ordered very different meals, all with different levels of heat and each was very...more

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