Top 5 Things To Do Around Town (Post #6)

One of the most important parts in going to college is getting involved on and off campus. The community around you is what supports the university activities, faculty, and students. There's one good way to get to know your community, and that is to explore!

 Today I'm going to give you five ways to connect with your town you are in. If you are not from Topeka, these events will help you become a little more familiar with the towns atmosphere. I am not from Topeka and before attending Washburn, had only visited Topeka a few times in my life. If you are from Topeka, or grew up near it, these places may be things that you haven't been to in a long time or maybe have never gotten around to going to.

  1. Capitol Building
Topeka is, after all, the capital of Kansas. This building is the center point of the city. It has a lot of different architectural art and styles, and is filled with history. It gives Topekans a background that you may need to know more about in order to find what the community is all about.
 2. Burger Stand on College Hill
 This is a restaurant near by campus that attracts a lot of different people from Topeka. Not only does it have great food, but a great crowd to be around.
 3. Westridge Mall
 Although malls have become somewhat of a thing of the past, the mall in Topeka is a good place to hang out, shop around, and a great place to go to get off campus.
4. Rees Fruit Farm
Since it is Fall after all, Rees Fruit Farm is the perfect place to go when you need a break from campus. There are all of events in the Fall, like pumpkin patches and hay rides. They also have the best apple cider and the best cider doughnuts in the area!
5. Gage Park
This park isn't just an average park-it is so much more than that! With flower gardens, playgrounds, ponds, and even a zoo right next door, it is a great place to go when you are wanting more from Topeka.