Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Manhattan

West Ridge Lanes Family Fun

West Ridge Lanes Family Fun

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Gage Park

Gage Park

Well-kept park with many attractions. A popular park for picnics, with attractions including a pool, carousel, gardens & outdoor concerts.

Topeka Zoo

Topeka Zoo

Classic menagerie & animal programming. Lions, bears, alligators, bugs & more, plus educational programming & a roster of special events.

Big Shunga Park

Big Shunga Park

Trails, a playground & a baseball field. Sizable green space featuring trails, a BMX track, a baseball field & play equipment.

Mulvane Art Museum

Mulvane Art Museum

University museum with local artwork. University museum featuring exhibits by local artists, an interactive art lab & classes.

Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden

Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden

History park with 19th-century buildings. Guided tours offered in a replica 1800s town with a schoolhouse, church, general store & gardens.

Ward-Meade Park

Ward-Meade Park

Botanical garden & historic buildings. Serene botanical garden on the grounds of a Victorian mansion with other historic structures.

Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center

Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center

Domed statehouse with guided tours. Tours explore the state capitol building's chambers, murals & library & offer views from its dome.

Great Overland Station

Great Overland Station

Historic railroad station restoration. This historic 1927 train station featuring classic architecture has undergone a major restoration.

NOTO Escapes

NOTO Escapes

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Museum Of Kansas National Guard

Museum Of Kansas National Guard

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