Best places in Shawnee County

Discover the best places in Shawnee County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 503 places in the county.

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Pal Indian Cuisine
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Can I give this place a 6 star? I drive 1 hour to eat food here 😁 just amazing food. Food is very appetizing and delicious. Hats off to the owner, chef and the entire team. Non veg sample, Chicken 65, Tandoori chicken are my favourite. There are too many things to mention, keep up the great work!
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4.90 (861 reviews)
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Evel Knievel Museum
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This place is fun. It was $15 for adults with a $3 discount for military/veterans posted. I asked if they have a first responder discount and he thanked me for being one and gave me the discount to. He welcomed us immediately and was very excited to tell us about the place. There is a place before y...
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Children's museum
Large kids' interactive play center in a wooded park offering indoor & outdoor hands-on activities.
4.80 (829 reviews)
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Ted Ensley Gardens
Botanical garden
Large garden park with 1,500 species of plants & flowers, picnicking, trails & rock gardens.
4.80 (771 reviews)
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Historical place museum
School at the center of a 1954 court case that ended racial segregation in education facilities.
4.80 (662 reviews)
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Combat Air Museum
History museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Loved it! Great little hidden gem. My fiance was like a kid in a candy store. Planes from WWI to Modern day. French to German to Blue Angels. They have some that you can walk through and get an up close look at. Staff was really sweet too. Be advised that the hangers are not air conditioned, they...
4.80 (584 reviews)
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Devlin's Liquor Store
Wine store
4.80 (568 reviews)
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Indian Bistro
Indian restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I officially have a new favorite restaurant in Topeka. The atmosphere is relaxing, our hostess was wonderful and the food! Oh! The food! The spices explode with flavor paired with perfectly cooked lamb or chicken or beef. Every bite melted in my mouth and made my soul happy. Perfect 10/10 highly rec...
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4.90 (331 reviews)
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Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center
Visitor center
Tours explore the state capitol building's chambers, murals & library & offer views from its dome.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Jong's Thai Kitchen
Thai restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Unbelievably good food and a nice family owned atmosphere. This is better than what Tuptim Thai used to be. It is a small place though, with really only one cook. It’s not a fast food place and will often be full. Hard to believe there is Thai food this good in Topeka though.
4.90 (319 reviews)
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Lonnie Q's BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
Family-owned, counter-serve outpost with sizable BBQ dishes & down-home sides to eat in or take out.
$ $$$
4.80 (517 reviews)
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CoffeeHead
Coffee shop
πŸ‘ Nice local cafe here in Topeka, Ks. I'm just out and about looking for the new spots. We'll I just found one. This young couple is holding it down. For all you coffee lovers who must "Caffeinate" the menu will blow your mind. She is the "barista," making hearts at the top of your favorite hot drin...
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4.80 (514 reviews)
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Circle Coffee Co.
Coffee shop
πŸ‘πŸ‘ David, Jackie and Ruth are great! This neighborhood coffee shop is just what our area needed. Great selection of items and everything tastes great. Indoor dining and outdoor patio are both awesome to hang at.
4.90 (307 reviews)
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The Wheel Barrel
Restaurant
Comfy, rustic spot offering gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, craft brews & a seasonal patio.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Museum Of Kansas National Guard
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Nice place to visit and look at some of our nations military history for this area.
4.80 (406 reviews)
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Chuckburger
Hamburger restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Be ready for a fresh, greasy, delicious burger. One of the best local burger joints in Topeka. The burgers are literally hot off the grill and were still piping hot after a 10 minute drive back to my house. The fries were thick and not crispy, but I’ll definitely return for their burgers.
$ $$$
4.70 (738 reviews)
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Gage Park
Park
A popular park for picnics, with attractions including a pool, carousel, gardens & outdoor concerts.
4.60 (3.4K reviews)
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Lake Shawnee
Park
Manmade lake/recreation area with fishing, boating & swimming plus tennis, golf, camping & gardens.
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
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Iliff Commons
Nature preserve
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I’m so happy I found this place to hike while visiting Topeka. The trails are well marked and it is great that dogs are allowed off leash. Thank you for sharing this wonderful area with the public!
4.90 (232 reviews)
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Ward-Meade Park
Botanical garden
Serene botanical garden on the grounds of a Victorian mansion with other historic structures.
4.70 (534 reviews)
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