Wonderful, fun little forest tucked away in a city, we had no idea. :)…read more My daughter's Girl Scout STEM troop meets here and she LOVES it! Her leaders are great and the Park is beautiful. The girls love to explore and learn out there! Took my kids camping for memorial day too and had a blast. AC'd cabin, mini fridge and private fire area. Even had hose access for water play fun. My friends and I will for sure be back! Such a decent rental price too.

Exceptional. A true farm-to-table experience delivered with a high level of service and culinary…read moreexpertise. The five-course meal, crafted by a remarkably talented chef using a variety of techniques from their farm, was beautifully executed in a surreal indoor-outdoor setting. Every dish was spectacular, and the beverage pairings were creative and perfectly curated. The owners' labor of love is evident from start to finish, making this a true gem in the Lawrence/Lecompton area. Our guests from Leawood, Kansas said they would gladly make the drive back anytime to experience another one of these magical culinary evenings.

We heard about Burning Barrel and Origin Restaurant from a friend and quickly booked tickets online…read morefor one of their first weekends of service. We were not disappointed. We arrived on the farm (after our Ford GPS took us a wonky route along a few miles of dirt road--so make sure you stay on paved roads and you won't have trouble--I was told by Kristin, our host and one of the owners, that Google Maps has no problem). I have to share our experience in detail because I feel we discovered a new must-visit experience in the KC area! We arrived at the 30-acre farm, parked in the field, and were greeted by our server who welcomed us warmly and offered us an arrival cocktail to sip while we explored the truly lovely grounds, pond, and nearby goats. After our leisurely stroll, we returned to the dining pavilion and found our seats at the gorgeous (and massive!) live-edge dining table along with a menu specifically for this weekend. Our gracious host Kristen and server brought out our first drink pairing, a minted lime seltzer that was refreshing and light. Our first course arrived--Blue Jade cornbread with arugula, sweet pea salad, and chicken liver paté. The cornbread was unlike any I had before and was absolutely delicious. The sweet pea salad was literally bursting with flavor the peas were so fresh and the chicken liver paté out of this world. Such an interesting flavor profile and combination. The next beverage pairing arrived a short time later as we enjoyed the perfect evening, a blackberry purple basil shrub. This drink was also delicious and refreshing (and save that blackberry for last--what a treat!). The Mangalista pig, we were told, is the "wagyu of pork" and the crisp, tasty, marbled pork chop was excellent. It was served with a beet "kimchi" with fennel root and a sheep cheese dumpling that was creamy and flavorful. Finally, our coffees were served and a dessert of yellow squash cake, lemon honey ice cream with mulberry compote was brought to us. Again, the dish was original, delicious, and a perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to come back and have try a new menu in the future. Such a perfect evening and the chef has such an exciting vision for hyper-local farm-to-table flavors and dishes.

This event space is simply gorgeous! I love the historic details & amazing craft cocktails! It's…read morereally perfect for any gathering because of the variety of options! Bring your own food, hire a food truck or they have a nice catering kitchen! The A/V equipment is on point & they even have a disco ball! We didn't need the 'ready room' but it's well equipped and had a separate entrance. Best cocktails around & the price is right!

We were in Topeka for a family event and got a block of rooms at the Cyrus. The hotel is clean, the…read morestaff is friendly, and the room we had was large with a comfortable bed. The night we arrived, we had met in the outdoor area of the bar and had fantastic service. There also are plenty of restaurants and bars around the hotel if you'd like to venture out. We'd definitely stay again.

I'm smitten! This trip, I stayed in a king deluxe suite! These rooms are ginormous! 2 TVs,…read morebeautiful sitting area! I love this hotel so much! The people are amazin

Remarkable building, great spot for brides-to-be to visit for possible upcoming events!!!read more

From the owner: The Governor's Row House is the perfect spot for your next event…read more Dinner parties, business meetings and lunches, weddings, receptions, graduation parties, holiday parties, family reunions and so much more - all can be held in this lovely historic home.

Croco Hall has a wonderful wooden floor that is a pleasure to dance on. I liked that it has…read morebuilt-in benches along the sides and there are chairs and tables available for use on site. There was not a need to rent chairs and transport them to the site. There is a kitchen area with a stove, microwave and two refrigerators. The location is in Tecumseh, so it is not as convenient as those within the Topeka city limits, but the rental fee was lower than many I looked at in town.

We needed a virtual office and a mailing address for our new business. We had looked at several in…read morethe area and set up for a tour of the building. We found the building very nice and spacious and the upkeep was done regularly. Will was very friendly and provided a wealth of information on what we needed. Rented the virtual office from them and was continuously pleased with the service we received from them. Would recommend them for any office space need that you may have. Thanks Will for the wonderful opportunity.

Amazing group of local small business owners working together under one roof.read more

Great downtown location but very poor wedding reception venu! We were seated in three large rooms…read morewith wedding party in middle. See nothing and here nothing! SMALL bathrooms in same hall catering staff must use to serve. Also bathrooms in basement. Street parking for most, at night no problems, day an issue. Your caterer will make a hugh difference.

From the owner: Dillon House Events is a historic mansion that has been fully restored and brought into the 21st…read morecentury with state of the art audio and visual. We have multiple room choices to accommodate events ranging from 7 guests to 200+ guests. Our expert event coordinators are available to assist with the planning every step of the way.

Orginally opened in 1984, the museum was Closed for three years to Completely revamp the Entire…read moremuseum with exhibits designed by award winning Dimensional Innovations (The Amelia Earhart Museum and Atlas9 are two of their amazing designs), the Kansas Museum of History reopened in winter 2025 and it is amazing! The Why Kansas Gallery acts as the crossroads of the 5 other galleries(plus a special events space) with themes of What Is/Was Kansas, Bleeding Kansas, Connecting Kansas, Making Kansas and Changing Kansas. Sit in a traditional teepee, play engineer on a 1880 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe train (which now has several cars open to explore, several airplanes, and look down into a log cabin from a new elevated ramp... don't miss this! It is easy to miss! Lots of fascinating information on the fight for statehood and freedom, women's suffrage,, civil rights, industries and SO much more plus interactive exhibits(actually smelling the stockyards was a highlight..LOL). Such a rich history. Lots of imaginative play areas for kids inside and out, plus an authentic one room school house and restored Indian mission visible on the nature trail with a swinging bridge. They gave us a scavenger hunt at the front desk that takes you through the whole museum and if you finish it you earn a fun souvenir button or snall toy :) Even if history isn't your thing this museum is vibrant colorful fun and informative and is a true gem and a worthy day trip for any and all.

This sucks. 80% poster boards. Very few actual items being displayed. So much better when downtown…read more Moved west and quality declined severely. Completely redone and so much worse once again. Terrible for kids due to limited displays. No kids want's or can read hundreds of poster boards. Takes about 10-15 minutes to see the items being displayed and a week to read all the posters.