Attractions and Venues

  • Evergy Plaza

    Evergy Plaza

    Hosting over 400 events per year, there’s always something going on at Evergy Plaza. From a splash pad, to a fountain show, to a live band on the CapFed on 7th Stage, you’ll be sure to find something to enjoy here.

  • Heartland Motorsports Park

    Heartland Motorsports Park

    Heartland Motorsports Park stands out as one of the world’s finest, multi-purpose racing and entertainment destinations. Located on the south side of Topeka, the facility covers approximately 650 acres and provides ample room for its many racing and motorsports venues.

  • Great Overland Station

    Great Overland Station

    Built in 1927, the building now serves as a museum celebrating Topeka’s rich history as well as a special event and meeting venue. Visitors to the museum can learn about area railroads including the Santa Fe/BNSF, Union Pacific, Rock Island, Missouri Pacific and Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad.

  • Topeka Zoo

    Topeka Zoo

    Nestled in Gage Park, the Topeka Zoological Park was founded in 1933, and renamed the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center in 2016 to better reflect their endeavors. Proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Topeka Zoo strives to enrich the community through wildlife conservation and education.

  • Topeka Performing Arts Center

    Topeka Performing Arts Center

    The Topeka Performing Arts Center, also referred to as TPAC, hosts a variety of performing arts events from comedians to ballets to live music. TPAC aims to foster the performing arts through excellence in programming by providing for the advancement, promotion, presentation, and development of the arts to meet the diverse cultural and educational needs of Topeka.

  • NOTO Arts District

    NOTO Arts District

    The NOTO Arts & Entertainment District is the vibrant heartbeat of North Topeka that offers fine art experiences, unique shops, and all the mouth-watering food you could ever need! The development of an arts and entertainment district in the historic North Topeka business district is dedicated to stimulating the cultural and economic life of the surrounding area and throughout the Midwest.

  • Kansas Children's Discovery Center

    Kansas Children's Discovery Center

    The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is a hands-on children’s museum with a mission to enhance the lives of children and enrich the communities it serves. Since opening in 2011 in Topeka, the Discovery Center has become a special place where children can explore, create, discover and learn through play. The museum has hosted visitors from all 50 states and 23 countries.