What to Do in Topeka if You Only Have One Day

Go on exciting day trips around Topeka, KS, in your new or used Cadillac and discover the best destinations in the region. Stop at Lake Shawnee to enjoy all the fun around the lake, explore the magnificent forest of Kaw River State Park, stroll down historic Massachusetts Street, and discover the magical wonders at the Oz Museum. more Lake Shawnee Lake Shawnee is not only the top outdoor attraction in the area but also one of the top travel destinations in Kansas and is right here in Topeka at 3137 SE 29th Street. There are plenty of lakeside attractions, including picturesque gardens, large open areas, beautiful parks, sports facilities, and scenic picnic areas. Whether you want to paddle, boat, fish, swim, camp, or play golf, tennis, or volleyball, this is the ultimate destination. One of the most popular spots on the lake is Adventure Cove, an inflatable playground with a beach, water trike, paddle boat, canoe, and kayak rentals. Kaw River State Park The beautiful forested Kaw River State Park is just outside the city at 300 SW Wanamaker Road. Follow the scenic wide gravel surface and single-track dirt hiking and mountain biking trails along the southern bank of the Kansas River through the oak and hickory woodlands along steep slopes with spectacular views. There is a boat ramp on the river for canoes, kayaks, and small watercraft, lovely picnic spots, and in remote areas of the forest, you'll encounter deer, turkey, and waterfowl. Massachusetts Street in Lawrence Take a 26.6-mile drive to Lawrence and stroll down historic Massachusetts Street, the town's main street, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The buildings, marked with bronze plaques, date back to the second half of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century and include the Granada Theater, the Weaver's Department Store, and the Free State Brewing Company. Pop into the many unique shops, visit the Watkins Museum to learn more about the history, and take a relaxing stroll through the beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden. The Oz Museum It's well worth the 44.5-mile trip to Wamego to visit the Oz Museum at 511 Lincoln Street. The fascinating museum is home to over 2,000 artifacts that relate to L. Frank Baum's books, The Wizard of Oz movie, old silent Oz movies, and board games. After the museum opened in 2004, several oz-related businesses, known as the Oz Cluster, opened nearby to introduce the world to the magical wonders of Oz. The museum is open Monday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. Explore the highways and byways around Topeka and have loads of fun. Stop at Cable Dahmer Cadillac of Topeka today for a closer look at the vehicles we have in stock along with receiving expert service and repair assistance from our Service Department! Image by llhildreth from Pixabay

Head out in your comfortable and luxurious vehicle to enjoy the great outdoors here in the Topeka, KS area. These local parks will let you make the most out of your outdoor adventures and see the natural beauty that our area has to offer. more Gage Park The spacious fields at Gage Park create the perfect setting for you to spread out a blanket and have a picnic, so be sure to bring a meal with you here if you want to eat while enjoying some fresh air. Of course, just wandering the scenic gardens here is enough reason to stop in for a visit. This park also hosts outdoor music events from time to time, so time your visit right and you might catch a show. Betty Phillips Park If you're looking to get a game going, Betty Phillips Park is the place to go no matter what your sport of choice is. There are basketball courts for you to shoot around on here, as well as a baseball diamond where you can get a pick-up game going and soccer fields that give you plenty of room to go for the goal. The playground here has plenty of fun activities for any children you bring along to enjoy. Big Shunga Park Know anyone who has a passion for extreme sports? Then they need to come down to Big Shunga Park and take a ride on the BMX track at this spot to test their biking skills. Even if you aren't interested in BMX riding, there are other trails you can explore here on foot to get an enriching hike in. The wide open spaces here make it the perfect location for a dog walk, so bring your furry friend along. Dornwood Park Sometimes, you need a way to cool off on a hot day. The water play area at Dornwood Park lets you beat the heat while also providing a space that's perfect for all sorts of fun activities. The playground and baseball diamond offer other options for how you can spend your day out here. There's even a concession stand to visit if you need a snack during your visit. Ward-Meade Park Get in touch with nature at the botanical gardens that grow at Ward-Meade Park, giving you a beautiful sight to take in as you walk the grounds here. This park is located on the grounds of a historic Victorian mansion, and there are plenty of other historical structures to take a look at here to get a blast from the past. These old structures give you an idea of what life in our area was like many years ago. All of these exciting destinations and the fun activities waiting for you are just a short drive away when you live in our area. Make that drive in style with a new or used car for sale at our Cadillac dealership. Come see what we got at Cable Dahmer Cadillac Topeka in Topeka, KS! Image by Joe from Pixabay

Whether you're a local from Topeka, KS, or further afield, you're sure to be amazed by the incredible museums near the local area. These are just a few of our favorite choices! more National WWI Museum and Memorial Located at 2 Memorial Dr., this fascinating museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting WWI. It has the most comprehensive collection of information and objects in the world on this defining part of world history. Congress also dedicated the museum as America's official WWI museum and memorial. Visitors can watch a short introductory film and then walk across a glass bridge over simulated poppy fields into the museum itself. This huge building is filled with information, artifacts, and dioramas cataloging the history of WWI from 1914 to 1918. Uniforms, weapons, tanks, and airplanes are beautifully displayed. The museum is divided into two sections, one covers the events before US entry into the war, and the other follows the American experience from 1917 onwards. They have a fantastic gift shop, and food is also available. Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Sunday. The Money Museum Everyone loves money, and this fascinating museum highlights the history of money in the US. The museum is inside the Federal Bank of the US Kansas City at 1 Memorial Dr. Exhibits include the Harry S. Truman coin collection, a real 27lb gold bar you can try and lift, and a display showing exactly what $40 million looks like when it's stacked in bundles. Displays cover the range of US currency to the present day. You can also watch pallets of money being counted, sorted, and moved through the building. When you leave, you can get a free souvenir bag of shredded US currency. They also have a gift shop with amazing souvenirs. You need to book tickets online and bring your driver's license with you. The Alexander Majors House Museum & Barn This house is a piece of history. It's a rare example of antebellum architecture, and it was built in 1856. The building was the home of Alexander Majors, the founder of the legendary Pony Express. The museum doesn't have any of Major's artifacts or heirlooms but it has been extensively renovated and restored. Period furniture and antiques have been lovingly placed to recreate the home of a pioneering entrepreneur in the expansion of the West. The museum is located at 8201 State Line Rd. After you've visited one of these recommended museums, come in for a test drive at Cable Dahmer Cadillac Topeka in Topeka, KS where we have an incredible range of new and used vehicles available, and our Finance Department has the perfect deal waiting for you. Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay