Guidebook for Topeka
Food Scene
Margarita's Jalisco
1616 SW 17th StExcellent Mexican food
Great sandwiches and craft beers. Hip place in the revitalized NOTO arts district
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The Wheel Barrel
925 N Kansas AveGreat sandwiches and craft beers. Hip place in the revitalized NOTO arts district
Tuptim Thai Restaurant
220 SW 29th StGreat Thai food at this local establishment.
Bobo's Drive In
2300 SW 10th AveGreat burgers! Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Closed Mondays. Excellent service and fine food offerings in a historical building downtown.
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The White Linen
112 SW 6th AveClosed Mondays. Excellent service and fine food offerings in a historical building downtown.
Chez Yasu
2701 SW 17th StPerfectly cooked delicious food at this small French restaurant.
The Pennant
915 S Kansas AveWide array of burger offerings and delicious cocktails.
Great menu, including some non-meat burgers. Close to Washburn University so draws a college crowd.
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The Burger Stand Topeka
2833 SW 29th StGreat menu, including some non-meat burgers. Close to Washburn University so draws a college crowd.
Blind Tiger
417 SW 37th StGood food and craft beers
Brew Bank
822 S Kansas AveJong's Thai Kitchen
800 Southwest 12th StreetMy favorite restaurant!
The Weather Room
920 S Kansas AveHigh Tide 21
Arts & Culture
Kansas Museum of History
6425 SW 6th AveDinner Theater. Great local talent and line-up of plays and musicals.
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Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
3028 SW 8th AveDinner Theater. Great local talent and line-up of plays and musicals.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
1515 SE Monroe StDowntown
Shopping
Westridge Mall
1801 SW Wanamaker RdParks & Nature
Gage Park
635 SW Gage BlvdA wonderful zoo.
Lake Shawnee Marina
3320 SE Dock DrBeautiful lake to walk or bike.
Kaw River State Park
Kaw River State ParkGreat hiking
MacLennan Park Trail