DPCA 2010  National Show & Convention

85th Annual National Convention
10/2-10/9/2010

Travel and Location Guide

 

Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center

1717 SW Topeka Blvd

Topeka, KS 66612

Toll free: 800.579.7937

Local: 785.431.7200

Website


Weather

Topeka weather 10 day forecast


Airport

FORBES FIELD (FOE):  Forbes Field Bldg 186, Topeka, KS (6.26 miles away)  785-862-0711

KANSAS CITY INTL AIRPORT (MCI):  601 Brasilia Ave, Kansas City, MO  816-243-5237


Shuttle Service

There is a shuttle called the KCI Roadrunner that goes to and from Topeka and the airport in Kansas City several times a day. The phone number is 1-800-747-2524 for those who want to make reservations or reservations may be made online at  www.kciroadrunner.com where you can get pricing and more information. KCI Roadrunner will drop off and pick up at the Capitol Plaza at no extra charge although the hotel is not a regular stop.  KCI has enclosed trailers that can hold crates which doesn't sound optimal. Please call KCI Roadrunner for particulars and to make reservations.


Topeka restaurant, shopping, travel info:

THINGS TO DO IN TOPEKA


Coffee Shops

Eagles Nest
2047 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS
785-233-0518 (0.38 miles away)

Classic Bean
722 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS
785-232-1001 (1.03 miles away)

Starbucks
I-470 & Wanamaker
1223 SW Wanamaker Road
Topeka, KS 66604
785-271-0189 (4.27 miles away)

Starbucks
Dillon's - Topeka #37
6829 SW 29th
Topeka, KS 66614
785-228-4800 (6.7 miles away)


Grocery Stores: 

Dillons
1400 SW Huntoon St
Topeka, KS 66604
785-233-4114 (0.86 miles away)

Kwik Shop
1700 Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66612
785-232-3091 (0.29 miles away)


Museums and parks:

TOPEKA ZOO:

BROWN V BOARD OF EDUCATION NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: What this legal challenge represents is at the core of United States history and the freedoms we enjoy. The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown began a critical chapter in the maturation of our democracy.


Entertainment:

HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA: 3/8 mile banked dirt racetrack

HELEN HOCKER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS:  Family and youth musicals, dramas and comedies are offered, along with music and dance events, performing arts classes and workshops.