A rich blend of historical and cultural attractions, including key sites from the civil rights movement. Visit Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade, a living history site along the Oregon Trail featuring 1800s-era buildings and gardens, and explore The Great Overland Station, a restored 1927 Union Pacific Depot that honors Topeka’s rail and military heritage. The Kansas State Capitol is impressive with colorful murals, a climbable dome, and Kansas-made gifts. While currently closed for renovations until summer of 2025, the Kansas Museum of History features award-winning exhibits like a full-size Cheyenne Tipi and Oregon Trail wagon. Topeka is also home to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, commemorating the landmark Supreme Court decision that ended segregation in public schools.
