Oakland
Topeka
Popular places to visit
Lake Shawnee
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Shawnee during your travels in Topeka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Kansas State Capitol
After visiting Kansas State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Gage Park
Explore the great outdoors at Gage Park, a lovely green space in Topeka. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Topeka Zoological Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Topeka Zoological Park home during your trip to Topeka? Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Find out about the history of Topeka with a stop at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. Experience the area's museums or attend a sporting event.
Stormont Vail Events Center
Catch an event at Stormont Vail Events Center during your trip to Topeka. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Topeka Top City's Top Sights!
Top hotels in Oakland
Hyatt Place Topeka
Clean super comfy rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Lots of wonderful things about this hotel and would have loved to give a 5, but shower was horrible. Rain shower with open door concept. The water never got very warm, it trickled and was freezing! Walls are VERY thin and you can hear everything said next door. Also, our room was right next to the ...
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Endeavor Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Met all our needs fine.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown
Great place will stay again
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Topeka West, KS
Hot tub didn't work thats the reason we picked this hotel we were extremely disappointed
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
Rooms were clean, Breakfast was mediocre (due to pancake machine being down), however, loved the gym and the ballet bar that was in there
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakland
Downtown Topeka
If you're spending some time in Downtown Topeka, Topeka Performing Arts Center and Kansas State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.
Potwin Place
While Potwin Place might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden and Ward Meade Park.
Historic Holliday Park North
While there might not be top attractions in Historic Holliday Park North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kansas State Capitol and Topeka Performing Arts Center.
Greater Auburndale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greater Auburndale and surrounding area, you can visit Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden and Topeka Zoological Park.
College Hill
When in College Hill, you can plan a visit to Stormont Vail Events Center and Kansas State Capitol, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Collins Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Collins Park and surrounding area, you can visit Topeka Zoological Park and Gage Park.
