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Downtown Topeka

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN DOWNTOWN TOPEKA 

With $500 million and counting recently invested in Topeka’s downtown, the heart of our capital city continues to grow. Whether you’re in search of a swanky boutique hotel, an exquisite craft cocktail, food for any mood, or the perfect entertainment, downtown Topeka is your go-to stop!

Couple Shopping Downtown Topeka 

Catch a concert or show at the Topeka Performing Arts Center, Evergy Plaza or historic Jayhawk Theatre. Get some axe throwing in at Axe & Ale, enjoy a round of indoor golf at The Tee Box, or put your gaming skills to the test at Spawn Inn. Hungry after all that activity? Stop by one of downtown’s many restaurants for a quick bite to eat. Looking for something a bit more upscale? Book your reservations for The Weather Room, The White Linen, or Knox Cocktail Lounge. The list truly goes on! While there’s much more to explore, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the following downtown treasures!

Things to Do

Family in Downtown Topeka at The Pennant | Topeka, KS

WHERE TO GRAB A SPECIAL TREAT: 

CASHMERE GOURMET POPCORN for locally popped delights 

HAZEL HILL CHOCOLATE for small-batch, hand-made chocolates and other sweet treats 

WHERE TO SHOP: 

ABSOLUTE DESIGN BY BRENDA for unique gifts, flowers and decor 

DISTINQUE’ GENTLEMAN where you’ll find apparel and accessories for both men and women 

HUNTER & LAINE for a variety of goods and decor 

THE MIX for in-style women's clothing

MOBURTS SPICES & MORE for special spice blends and olive oil, vinegar pairings 

OLIVE BODEGA for Mediterranean food to go... and more!

PRAIRIE GLASS ART STUDIO for fused-glass creations 

 

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK: 

THE CELTIC FOX Topeka’s beloved Irish pub 

GLOBE INDIAN CUISINE for some of the area’s best Indian fare 

HANOVER PANCAKE HOUSE serving breakfast-and-lunch diner classics since 1969 

JULI’S COFFEE & BISTRO for breakfast, lunch or the perfect pick-me-up 

LUIS’ PLACE for an intimate dining experience 

ROYAL SOCIETY A chic spot that offers wine, cocktails, and bites

THE WHITE LINEN Fine dining inside an intimate upscale restaurant 

THE WEATHER ROOM for delicious chef-crafted menus with a contemporary ambiance

THE PENNANT Enjoy a burger and milkshake at Topeka’s #1 family fun restaurant 

SPAWN INN for nerdy milkshakes and themed cocktails

TACO for a delicious variety of dips, tacos, cocktails and more

FORWARD NUTRITION for protein shakes, herbal teas and thirst quenchers

STAY UP TO DATE ON:

Evergy Plaza, the heart of downtown Topeka. This vibrant city plaza features more than 200 events each year, delighting visitors with a splashpad and nightly fountain shows in the summer and ice skating in the winter! Enjoy free concerts, movie nights, cultural festivals, food trucks and more at this premier outdoor entertainment venue.

Forgefest Concert 2021 at Evergy Plaza in Downtown | Topeka, KS          Evergy Plaza - Eats & Beats Event 2021 | Topeka, KS
 

UPCOMING EVENTS DOWNTOWN: