With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience all that Topeka, 20 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Topeka Performing Arts Center, Kansas State Capitol and Kansas Museum of History. Manhattan is another wonderful option. It’s 30 miles away and home to an array of awesome things to do. Flint Hills Discovery Center, Ahearn Field House and Bill Synder Family Football Stadium are just the start.