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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Topeka

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Topeka, Kansas

Updated August 22, 2019

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Truckhenge

Topeka, Kansas

Truckhenge

These elevated trucks were put in place as a middle finger to The Man, but are now considered folk art.
The Equality House before it was remodeled.

Topeka, Kansas

Equality House

A rainbow-colored house promotes LGBTQ rights across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church.
The Evel Knievel Museum at Historic Harley Davidson.

Topeka, Kansas

Evel Knievel Museum

See the motorcycles that launched the stuntman to fame and the gear that saved his life.
Yikes! It was a scary climb.

Topeka, Kansas

Kansas State Capitol Cupola

Journey up the capitol building's cupola for an amazing view of Topeka.
The Great Mural Wall of Topeka.

Topeka, Kansas

Great Mural Wall of Topeka

Topeka has its own great wall, and it's covered in colorful images from the city's history.
The grave in December 2014.

Topeka, Kansas

Grave of Carrie Frances Kiene

A mysterious local has been dressing the child's grave for decades.
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Saint Joseph The Woodworker Shrine

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Saint Joseph the Woodworker Shrine

A steeple that now houses a small church.
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