Local Area

Located just a mile and a half from all the attractions and things to do in Topeka, the Capitol Plaza hotel is the perfect address for leisure travelers. Head out and discover the city’s hidden charms and rich history, mere minutes away.

Only a short drive away, the Heartland Park Topeka racetrack and the Topeka Zoo provide hours of entertainment, as do the outdoor recreation areas of Lake Shawnee, Lake Perry and Clinton Lake. The Kansas Museum of History and the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site & Museum provide a fun learning experience. Our first-class hotel near Washburn University provides exceptional accommodations with easy access to anything you might want to see or do!

  • State Capitol Building- 2 minutes
  • Kansas Expocentre – adjacent
  • Maner Conference Center- adjacent
  • Washburn University – 2 minutes
  • Heartland Park Topeka Racetrack – 12 minutes
  • Topeka Zoo – 9 minutes
  • Kansas Children’s Discovery Center – 10 minutes
  • Lake Shawnee- 10 minutes
  • Lake Perry- 30 minutes
  • Clinton Lake – 30 minutes
  • Kansas Museum of History – 12 minutes
  • Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site & Museum – 3 minutes
  • Monroe School – 3 minutes
  • Hummer Sports Complex – 8 minutes
  • Westridge Mall – 11 minutes
  • Wanamaker Shopping Corridor – 11 minutes
  • Sunflower Soccer Association – 11 minutes
  • Huff n Puff Balloon Festival – 10 minutes
  • Blaisdell Pool at Gage Park – 9 minutes
  • Combat Air Museum – 12 minutes