From state-shaping politics to untold stories of resistance and resilience, these Topeka landmarks invite locals and travelers to experience the capital city’s soul through its history. John Ritchie House SOUTHEAST TOPEKA One of the oldest homes still standing in Topeka, the John Ritchie House is more than a historical site; it’s a monument to courage. Built in the 1850s, it served as a stop on the Underground Railroad, offering safe passage to enslaved people seeking freedom

Over the last three decades, Topeka families have huddled close and braved the cold (sometimes freezing) weather to take in the splendor of holiday floats, live performances, and all the treats they can stuff in their pockets during the Miracle on Kansas Avenue. Topeka's signature holiday parade.

Kansas’s historic hotels are more than places to rest your head—they’re steeped in ghost stories. From Lawrence’s Eldridge Hotel to Wichita’s Drury Plaza Broadview, these legendary inns invite visitors to experience both history and hauntings.