Topeka Relocation Guide 2009

A ttractions Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site 1515 SE Monroe Street Topeka, Kansas 66612 785-354-1489 www.nps.gov/brvb The Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site commemorates the landmark Supreme Court decision of May 17, 1954, ending segregation in public schools, and the integral role of the Brown decision in the Civil Rights Movement. The museum and exhibits are housed in the former Monroe School, one of the schools named in the historic case. Cedar Crest Governor’s Residence Casinos Year-round entertainment can be found at several gambling casinos in the area. Casino patrons can play slots or bingo, visit the blackjack tables or try a game of craps. There are three casinos near Topeka. Cedar Crest Governor’s Residence One SW Cedar Crest Road Topeka, Kansas 66606 785-296-3636 www.governor.ks.gov/cedarcrest/park.html Built in 1928, this stately 12-room, FrenchNorman residence has been home to Kansas’ first families since 1961. More than 200 acres of nature, jogging and walking trails and ponds surrounding the home are open to the public. Capitol Complex Capitol Tour Desk Capitol Rotunda SW 10th and Jackson Topeka, Kansas 66612 785-296-3966 www.kshs.org/places/capitol/ Within the Capitol Complex in downtown Topeka, visitors can see the Fountain of Justice where the seven sprays symbolize the seven justices of the Supreme Court, and the state capitol building featuring murals by John Steuart Curry representing Kansas’ early history, the newly renovated Memorial Hall and the Curtis Office Building. Renovation of the Capitol is expected to be complete in 2012. Prairie Band Casino & Resort 12305 150th Road Mayetta, Kansas 785-966-7641 www.pbpgaming.com 15 miles north of Topeka Combat Air Museum Forbes Field Hangar 602, “J” Street Topeka, Kansas 66619 785-862-3303 www.combatairmuseum.org The Combat Air Museum offers an extraordinary display of combat aircraft and military artifacts dating back to 1939. Golden Eagle 1121 Goldfinch Road Horton, Kansas 785-486-6601 www.goldeneaglecasino.com 58 miles north of Topeka Carousel in the Park Gage Park SW Sixth and Gage Topeka, Kansas 66606 www.topeka.org/parksrec/gage_park.shtml Childhood memories of a carousel ride can be relived on the restored antique HerschellSpillman carousel in Gage Park that is one of only 200 remaining intact today. Sac & Fox Casino 1322 US Highway 75 Powhattan, Kansas (800) 990-2946 www.sacandfoxcasino.com 58 miles north of Topeka Charles Curtis House & Museum 1101 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, Kansas 66612 785-357-1371 or 785-597-5380 www.charlescurtishousemuseum.com Charles Curtis, who served as vice president under Herbert Hoover from 1929 to 1933, lived in this home. He is the only Native American to have served as U.S. vice president. Gage Park Train Downtown Topeka Downtown Topeka, Inc. 515 S Kansas Avenue, Suite A Topeka, Kansas 66603 785-234-9336 www.downtowntopekainc.com Nineteenth century “main street” buildings co-exist with new modern structures to give downtown Topeka a character all its own. Small boutiques nestle between office buildings and restaurants along the tree-lined brick sidewalks. The State of Kansas has recently relocated many 50 Topek a Reloc at ion Gu ide 20 09 http://www.nps.gov/brvb http://www.governor.ks.gov/cedarcrest/park.html http://www.kshs.org/places/capitol/ http://www.pbpgaming.com http://www.combatairmuseum.org http://www.goldeneaglecasino.com http://www.topeka.org/parksrec/gage_park.shtml http://www.sacandfoxcasino.com http://www.charlescurtishousemuseum.com http://www.downtowntopekainc.com

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Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 Contents Topeka's Pioneering Spirit Prevails During Turbulent Economic Times The Topeka & Shawnee County Library is "Your" Place Topeka Arts Community Grows Through ARTSConnect Topeka Bragging Rights History of Topeka Choosing Topeka Little Know Facts About Topeka 15 Things to Experience in Topeka What's a Young Professional to Do? Topeka in Profile Transportation Lodging Brick Oven: American Cuisine with a Multi-Cultural Twist Great Overland Station: Rich History, Elegant Architecture Religious Organizations Libraries, Shopping and Child Care Referral Housing Income Demographics Business and Industry Topeka MSA Employment Education Higher Education Opportunities Healthcare Local Transportation Taking Care of Pets Utilities Cultural Activities Trails Festivals Attractions Important Numbers Community Information Sources Licensing Agencies Employment Agencies

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