Million Air November-December 2018

MILLION AIR FLIGHT BRIEFING TOPEKA, KANSAS

Historic Topeka THE CAPITAL OF KANSAS HAS A RICH HISTORY AND A BUSTLING ARTS SCENE

WHERE TO STAY For a quality stay with luxury amenities, book a room at Hyatt Place Topeka. Conveniently located four miles from downtown Topeka, Hyatt Place boasts a 24-hour Guest Kitchen restaurant (where guests are treated to complimentary breakfast), a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool and 1,200 sq ft of meeting space. A King Room offers a king-sized bed and a media and work center with a 42-inch HD TV. 6021 Southwest Sixth Avenue +1 785 273 0066 topeka.place.hyatt.com

Kansas State Capitol building

Hyatt Place Topeka

Inner dome of the Kansas State Capitol building

Located along the Kansas River, Topeka began as an important stop on the Oregon Trail before writing a colorful history that helped to shape the cultural and political landscape of the United States, most notably in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. Today, Topeka continues its symbiotic relationship with government — the state of Kansas and the Kansas State Capitol act as the largest employers in the city. Built in 1866, the Capitol stretches over 20 acres and boasts a 300-ft dome that is reached by climbing 296 steps to the top. Inside, murals by painter John Steuart Curry illustrate scenes fromKansas’s rich history. Not far from the capitol sits the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. TheMonroe Elementary School building was part of a segregated school system that was taken to court in 1954 in a repeal of the “separate but equal” clause. Now the site features special exhibitions, tours and information on the historic decision. Other educational sites include the Kansas Museum of History, which displays Civil War battle flags, a 1868 stagecoach, a 1950s diner and the Great Overland Station, which serves as a railroad museum

and public center. Topeka also has a bustling arts scene with exciting opportunities for music, theater and visual arts. The Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University offers guests free admission to exhibits from regional, national and international artists, art lessons and resources, and an in-house complimentary ArtLab for guests to create their own works of art. Exhibitions change throughout the year and an “endangered art” fundraising project was unveiled earlier this year — a rare opportunity to see paintings from the Mulvane’s permanent collection that do not usually go on display. The Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, founded in 1936, is the oldest continuously running community dinner theatre in the country and offers a variety of showstopping theater experiences, including the celebrated dinner theater that promises visitors a delicious meal with the show. Budding thespians can enroll in the academy classes —a variety of two-hour workshops designed to teach students all they need to know to be successful performers. Summer camps also available for youths aged 4 to 17.

WHERE TO EAT An innovative restaurant concept housed in a quaint Topeka brownstone, Rowhouse Restaurant is a must-try. The gourmet food and friendly staff have made it a local favorite. The menu changes weekly and entrées range from beef tenderloin served with kale chimichurri to seared salmon with a rich lemon-garlic aioli. 515 Southwest Van Buren Street +1 785 235 1700 rowhouserestaurant.net WHERE TO FLY Located at Forbes Field in Topeka, Million Air Topeka is a top-of-the-line FBO with more than enough space for luxury-minded travelers. The airport is the base for two military units, including the Kansas Air National Guard, so it is equipped with three large corporate hangars, which also provide overnight space. Other facility services include a quiet room and Jet-A-Way Café.

MILLION AIR TOPEKA (FOE) Forbes Field Airport 740 Se Airport Drive, Suite 10,

Topeka, KA 66619 T +1 785 862 0950 F +1 785 862 4045 E info.foe@millionair.com millionair.com

House of Representatives chamber of the Kansas State Capitol building