8 days in Topeka, Columbia & Nashville Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Topeka: Abilene (Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum & Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad) and Kansas Auto Racing Museum (in Chapman).

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Topeka tour itinerary app.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Topeka. In October, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Columbia.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): walk around Stephens Lake Park, immerse yourself in nature at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, and then contemplate the long history of Francis Quadrangle. Here are some ideas for day two: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then take in nature's colorful creations at Shelter Gardens, then get a taste of life in the country at Warm Springs Ranch, and finally look for gifts at Craft Beer Cellar.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Columbia trip planner.

Drive from Topeka to Columbia in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in October, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Nashville.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): wander the streets of Downtown Nashville and then see the interesting displays at The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery, then see a show at Grand Ole Opry, and finally examine the collection at RCA Studio B.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Nashville journey builder website.

You can drive from Columbia to Nashville in 6.5 hours. October in Nashville sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 52°F at night.