Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 2
54 mi1 mi
Art, History and a Kansas Winery
Today is jam-packed with so many wonderful places to see and explore.
You'll start the day in Lawrence, Kansas where you'll learn about natural history at the KU Natural History Museum followed by a bit of culture at the Spencer Museum of Art.
After a delicious lunch at a brewhouse, you'll head out in the countryside to the Crooked Post Winery where you'll delight in wine tasting as you enjoy the gardens and tasty snacks.
The night will end in Topeka, the state capitol of Kansas.
You'll start the day in Lawrence, Kansas where you'll learn about natural history at the KU Natural History Museum followed by a bit of culture at the Spencer Museum of Art.
After a delicious lunch at a brewhouse, you'll head out in the countryside to the Crooked Post Winery where you'll delight in wine tasting as you enjoy the gardens and tasty snacks.
The night will end in Topeka, the state capitol of Kansas.
1 mi
5 min
08:455 min
Mississippi Street Parking Garage
Park your car here to visit the KU Natural History Museum and Spencer Museum of Art.
0.3 mi
10 min
09:001 hr 30 min
KU Natural History Museum
Get ready to explore the large and informative natural history and biodiversity museum as you learn more about the amazing life on our planet.
From minute to massive, this museum has a little bit of everything from parasites to prehistoric giants. Plan your visit in advance to make the most out of your time here.
Opening Hours Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 - 17:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 16:00 Closed Monday
Plan your visit here
From minute to massive, this museum has a little bit of everything from parasites to prehistoric giants. Plan your visit in advance to make the most out of your time here.
Opening Hours Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 - 17:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 16:00 Closed Monday
Plan your visit here
0.3 mi
5 min
10:452 hrs
Spencer Museum of Art
Get some culture on with a stroll through the halls of the Spencer Museum of Art.
Gaze at the works of some of the world's master painters as you immerse yourself in this world class facility also featuring local artists, rotating exhibits and more.
Opening Hours Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00 Open late most Thursdays until 20:00
Plan your visit here.
Gaze at the works of some of the world's master painters as you immerse yourself in this world class facility also featuring local artists, rotating exhibits and more.
Opening Hours Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00 Open late most Thursdays until 20:00
Plan your visit here.
1.5 mi
10 min
13:001 hr 30 min
Free State Brewing Company
Learn about the different speciality brews at Free State Brewing Company where the beer is always flowing with new flavors and varieties on tap.
Expect the usual casual brewpub fare with burgers, salads and sandwiches heavily featured as well as daily specials such as chicken and noodles or farm sausage flatbread.
Phone (785) 843-4555
Free State Brewing Company
Expect the usual casual brewpub fare with burgers, salads and sandwiches heavily featured as well as daily specials such as chicken and noodles or farm sausage flatbread.
Phone (785) 843-4555
Free State Brewing Company
28.5 mi
40 min
15:301 hr 30 min
Crooked Post Winery
Take a drive up through the Kansas countryside as you make your way to the Crooked Post Winery.
This new family-friendly establishment is already getting rave reviews for the new wines, warm reception, beautiful gardens and year-round special events.
Stay awhile as you chat up the owners and get to know their wines before selecting your own to purchase. Opening Hours May 1 – November 1 Friday and Saturday: 12:00 – 20:00 Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
November 1 – April 30 Friday – Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
Learn more and plan your visit here.
This new family-friendly establishment is already getting rave reviews for the new wines, warm reception, beautiful gardens and year-round special events.
Stay awhile as you chat up the owners and get to know their wines before selecting your own to purchase. Opening Hours May 1 – November 1 Friday and Saturday: 12:00 – 20:00 Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
November 1 – April 30 Friday – Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
Learn more and plan your visit here.
23.5 mi
30 min
17:305 min
800 S Kansas Ave Garage
The South Kansas Avenue and SE 8th Avenue parking garage is a great place to charge up your EV while you have dinner nearby.
Type: CCS/SAE 1 station, 1 plug Power: 50 kW
Type: CCS/SAE 1 station, 1 plug Power: 50 kW
0.3 mi
10 min
17:451 hr 30 min
Los Mandiles Rojos
While your car is charging, enjoy an authentic Mexican dinner at Los Mandiles Rojos.
Just a short stroll away, you'll find this colorful eatery where you can choose from classic favorites like fajitas and tacos or try something new like huaraches or chilaquiles con carne.
When the weather is nice, a margarita and the outdoor patio is the best place to be.
Phone 785-408-1511
Opening Hours Monday: 11:00 – 19:00 Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00 - 21:00 Closed Sunday
Just a short stroll away, you'll find this colorful eatery where you can choose from classic favorites like fajitas and tacos or try something new like huaraches or chilaquiles con carne.
When the weather is nice, a margarita and the outdoor patio is the best place to be.
Phone 785-408-1511
Opening Hours Monday: 11:00 – 19:00 Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00 - 21:00 Closed Sunday
0.5 mi
10 min
19:3015 min
Jayhawk Theatre
While you're in the area, be sure to take a walk by the historic Jayhawk Theatre and see what they have going on.
Entertaining the masses since 1926, this historical theatre is well worth a visit if you still have the energy at the end of this busy day.
Jayhawk Theatre
Entertaining the masses since 1926, this historical theatre is well worth a visit if you still have the energy at the end of this busy day.
Jayhawk Theatre
0.2 mi
5 min
19:505 min
800 S Kansas Ave Garage
Return here to collect your fully charged car.
0.3 mi
5 min
22:0010 hrs
Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Relax and sleep well at one of Topeka's best and newest downtown hotels.
Combining "contemporary design with a dash of Midwestern charm" this boutique hotel will leave you with a smile as you get a great nights sleep with their pillow-top mattress beds.
Enjoy the onsite fitness center and free parking.
Combining "contemporary design with a dash of Midwestern charm" this boutique hotel will leave you with a smile as you get a great nights sleep with their pillow-top mattress beds.
Enjoy the onsite fitness center and free parking.