A casino resort on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s reservation, in the open country north of Topeka.
The place
Prairie Band Casino & Resort is owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and stands on its reservation in Jackson County, Kansas, roughly 20 miles north of Topeka along US Highway 75.
It is the kind of place people drive to from Topeka, Lawrence or Kansas City for a night away: a hotel, restaurants, a casino floor and space for RVs, with open sky in every direction. The casino sets its own age rule, so check it before you go.
When to go
Late spring and early autumn are the pleasant months in eastern Kansas. Summer brings heat and thunderstorms, sometimes severe ones.
Winter can be cold and windy, with the odd snowy day on the highway. Check road conditions before a winter drive.
Around it
Topeka
The state capitol and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, about half an hour south.
Lawrence
A college town with a lively main street, around an hour away.
Kansas City
Barbecue, jazz history and big-league sport, about an hour and a half east.
Before you book, ask
- The casino’s minimum age and the ID it accepts.
- RV sites and hook-ups, if you are driving one.
- Whether golf is available nearby during your stay.
- Parking and shuttle plans on event nights.