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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.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
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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.
You can catch an event at Stormont Vail Events Center, located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Topeka. If you think Stormont Vail Events Center is cool, you also might like Kossover Tennis Center, located nearby.
Beneath the Kansas State Capitol dome, murals tell stories of a state shaped by prairie winds and civil rights battles. The Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site offers a sobering look at the landmark case that changed American education. At the Topeka Zoo, animals seem as relaxed as the locals. The Kansas Museum of History chronicles pioneer hardships to Cold War tensions with surprising humor. Old Prairie Town recreates 19th-century life without the typhoid and snake bites. After sunset, the Topeka Performing Arts Center hosts Broadway shows to comedy acts in a renovated 1940s theater. Combat Air Museum's vintage aircraft collection will impress even those who think planes are just noisy birds.
Topeka is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants. Learn about the local heritage of Topeka at landmarks like Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and Ward Meade Park. You might find that sights like Topeka Performing Arts Center and Kansas State Capitol are worth a visit.