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Sure, there's romantic music, romantic meals and even romantic poetry, but nothing symbolizes romance quite as effectively as a beautiful rose. The two of you can enjoy the multilayer bouquet of sights and smells when you stroll hand in hand on a date at the Reinisch Rose Garden. The walking paths are lined with beautiful roses and even offer several small benches where you and your sweetheart can sit and take it all in. The garden is home to 6,500 bushes of roses that are captivatingly presented over 2 ½ acres.

The Ward-Meade Park in Topeka allows you to literally step back in time to experience what life was like during a time when settlers were making their way on the Oregon Trail. Luckily, some stayed in this part of the world, and you can take a self-guided tour of some of the fascinating places that used to inhabit the area. Marvel at the detail of a general store, a Southern-style mansion, botanical gardens and log cabins that all help create a true scenario of what Topeka looked like back in the early part of the 20th century.

Are you a serious comic book collector? Do you love limited edition toys and figures and other collectibles? Then you need to visit Topeka's Gatekeeper Hobbies. They specialize in comics both new and old with the latest releases out every Tuesday. Plus, Gatekeeper's also features games, a gaming room, and much more. So whether you have been a comic lover for years or are just getting started, stop in to Gatekeeper Hobbies to begin acquiring the perfect items for your collection.