Topeka is all about spectacular events, unique shopping experience, top-notch attractions and delectable dining features. Its historical heritage and cultural benediction are very much famous all over the world.
The city was incorporated on February 14, 1857. The “father” of Topeka is none other than Cyrus K Holliday, the first mayor who served in this city. Later, he also led to the development of the Santa Fe railway and Burlington Northern railway. Topekans have played a dynamic role when Kansas was fighting to abolish slavery during the end of the Civil war. John Ritchie played an important role in the fight while his wife Mary Jane aided in the suffrage movement of women. Topeka became the capital of the State on January 29, 1861. Some of the noted Topekans are Langston Hughes, Ron Evans, Arthur capper and Charles Curtis.
Though Topeka lacks in terms of the passenger air service, its neighbouring area of Oakland has the Philips Billiard Municipal Airport. On the other hand, the Forbes Field is situated in the southern part of Topeka. The base of the famous Air National Guard is also the Forbes Filed. This commercial airport is also nearer to the Kansas City International Airport. One can also opt for several different airports, like the Kansas City, Missouri KANSAS CITY INTL (MCI) 57.0 miles.
There are several cheap flights to Topeka, both for business and recreation. There are several affordable flights available from Grantville, Watson, Silver Lake to Topeka, making it simpler for the travellers to transmute. One can easily check the various routes, which are available for the economical selection.
Topeka is full of various attractions and places to see. Some of them are Topeka zoological park, Brown vs Board of educational National museum. The Combat Air Museum is a collection of aircraft engines, barracks and aviation memorabilia. The Mulvane Art Museum, on the other hand, is of international acclaim with the well representation of the Kansas artists. The heartland park Topeka is famous as one of the most exciting racing venues in the world, attracting all the speed lovers. Some of the other attractions in Topeka are Topeka park field office, national park services, Museum of history, civic theatre.
One of the most crowd pulling features of Topeka is its enticing nightlife, which rejuvenates everyone till the wee hours of the very morning. The famous Topeka bars are Jul’s Cocktail club, Boobie Trap Bar, Topeka, Blind Tiger Brewery and Grill, Skinny Sports Bar and many more. The Topeka DJs are famous all over Kansas especially for corporate parties, weddings and night outs. Some of the frequently visited restaurants are Perkin’s restaurant, Hardee’s restaurant, Boston market and Jade Garden Chinese restaurant.
The winters, during the months of November to January are considered to be the best visiting time for Topeka, enticing hundreds of visitors every year.