Your meeting belongs in America’s heartland. Unbeatable value and convenient location are among the many things that bring meetings to the Midwest; however, it’s the exceptional service and friendly people that bring events back to Topeka. Located in the “heart of America” at the junction of two major interstates, Topeka is easily accessible from any part of the country.

Come explore the capital of Kansas and experience why your meeting belongs in a Capital Place.

The Kansas Expocentre and Maner Conference Center offer 110,000 square feet of flexible exhibit space and 2,500 free parking spots. Whether you're planning a tradeshow with 250 booths or an arena-sized event for 10,000 screaming fans, the Kansas Expocentre has the space to make it happen. Maner Conference Center can easily accommodate 1,100 people in a theatre-style general session and up to 14 breakout rooms at one time. In addition, the Kansas Expocentre offers Agricultural Hall, Heritage Hall and Domer Livestock Arena all on the same property.

Accommodations, including three full-service hotels and 28 limited-service properties total 3,000 guest rooms. With affordable meeting space and a wide range of hotel properties, Topeka can host events as intimate as a board meeting to large conventions of 7,000 attendees.

The Capitol Plaza Hotel, a John Q. Hammons property, is adjacent to the Kansas Expocentre and linked by enclosed walkways. With 224 beautiful guest rooms, a full-service restaurant and 5,400 square feet of ballroom space, this is an ideal headquarter hotel.

In downtown Topeka, the Ramada Convention Center provides 34,000 square feet of meeting space and 256 sleeping rooms. From grand ballrooms to cozy parlors, the Ramada can accommodate all sizes of groups. Don’t worry about looking for food or entertainment, the Ramada has a restaurant, as well as Uncle Bo’s, a non-smoking blues venue with great live acts every weekend.

With more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space, the Holiday Day Inn Holidome is perfect for meetings of 200 – 250 attendees. Located in central Topeka, a Holidome event will keep you in the middle of the action without breaking your budget.

Topeka’s many alternative meeting spots will inspire you. When the legislature is not in session, groups can meet in the elaborate House or Senate Chambers. The Kansas Senate Chamber is one of the most beautiful in the country. The capitol is currently undergoing extensive restoration including the addition of a state-of-the-art visitor’s center.

Showcase your meeting in the Topeka Performing Arts Center’s beautiful art deco building. The theater offers a performance stage with 2,400 comfortable theater-style seats and meeting space in the lower level.

Restored to its 1927 grandeur, the Great Overland Station will bring a sense of drama and history to your meeting. Guests can be served lunch by Harvey Girls in period costumes in the grand dining room.

You’ll never be bored in Topeka with the shopping, historic tours, theatres, museums, hiking trails and great dining available. Relive the struggle for equality told in the State House murals and sculptures. From John Brown to the Brown v. Board of Education decision, Topeka has been in the center of our nation’s fight for freedom before Kansas was declared a state.

Topeka has plenty to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Offering a wide range of recreational opportunities, Lake Shawnee is one option for fun in the sun in beautiful Northeast Kansas. Lake facilities include a marina, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, campgrounds, a scenic 18-hole golf course, shelter houses, swimming beach with water slide, a disc golf course, beautiful walking and biking trails, playgrounds and water activities of every kind. Rent canoes, kayaks and paddleboats May through September, or catch one of the special events hosted throughout the year.

As the oldest continually operating dinner theatre in the county, the Topeka Civic Theatre is a “must see” for convention guests. Once home to Gage Elementary School, this venue features several stages, an academy for aspiring actors and year-round entertainment. Behind-the-scene tours are available.

At Visit Topeka Inc., we take a hands-on approach to your meeting. A professional sales manager will work with you from beginning to end of your event, serving as a liaison for all your meeting needs. Visit Topeka Inc. provides the following services:

• Financial Assistance (contact us for details)
• Convention planning and services
• Hotel proposals
• Personalized site inspections
• Materials and media assistance
• Press releases regarding your event
• Scheduled welcome by state and local dignitaries
• VIP gifts for keynote speakers or board members
• Customized tours or entertainment options
• Complimentary visitor information and more!

Contact Visit Topeka Inc. to book your next event. Complete the meeting planner request for proposal online at VisitTopeka.com, Linda Briden or Adrianne Meyer -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Toll Free: (800) 235-1030 Fax: (785) 234-8282