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Gage Park Mini-Train and Carousel
Gage Park, 785.251.2600
Hop aboard the mini-train for a mile-long scenic ride through Gage Park, a beautiful 160 acres in the heart of Topeka. As the train chugs along the track, you’ll see flower gardens, playgrounds and families having fun. Step onto a 1908 vintage carousel for a ride on colorful hand-carved horses.
Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center
Gage Park, 785.251.2600
Make a big splash this summer with four water slides, three diving boards and fun floatable play structures at Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center in Gage Park. A beach-like pool entry with interactive water toys for younger swimmers gives moms and tots the perfect play space.
Kansas Children’s Discovery Center
4400 SW 10th Ave., 785.783.8300
It’s hours of hands-on entertainment at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. Inside you can find science, careers, art and a real tools workshop. Outside, we have bikes, rock climbing, challenge courses and a tree house. It’s all serious fun!
Combat Air Museum
7016 SE Forbes Ave., 785.862.3303
Fly over to the Combat Air Museum to see more than 30 military aircraft from WWI to present day. This is one of a handful of major U.S. aviation museums located on an active airfield. Explore large and small aircraft and test your landing skills with the flight simulator.
Old Prairie Town
124 NW Fillmore St., 785.251.2989
Step back in time at this 6-acre pioneer village located on the Oregon Trail. Experience life as a pioneer with a guided tour of a prairie mansion, log cabin, one-room schoolhouse, working soda fountain and Santa Fe train depot.
Topeka Zoo
635 SW Gage Blvd., 785.368.9180
Your family will love the Topeka Zoo! Home to nearly 300 animals from all over the world, it offers great and easy views of your favorite creatures, including elephants, hippos, apes, lions, giraffes and black bears. During your visit, enjoy unique animal experiences that vary throughout the year.
Overland Station
701 N. Kansas Ave., 785.232.5533
Play with Thomas the Train, design your own FlowGraphix image and dress up and play in the Little Red Caboose. Experience the wonder of being at eye level with the freight trains passing by the station. The museum and All Veterans Memorial are a must-see for train fans of all ages!
Kansas Museum of History
6425 SW 6th Ave., 785.272.8681
Discover folks from Kansas’ past through award-winning exhibits. See a full-sized Cheyenne tipi and a covered wagon. Climb aboard an 1880s train and pull up a chair in a 1950s diner. Surrounding the museum is a 2.5-mile nature trail where you can view native Kansas plants and spot wildlife.