Title: Visit Oskaloosa: 2026 Travel Guide for Oskaloosa, Kansas | Expedia.com [Hotels in Oskaloosa](https://expedia.com/Oskaloosa-Hotels.d553248634983584370.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Oskaloosa](https://expedia.com/Oskaloosa-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634983584370.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Oskaloosa](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Oskaloosa.d553248634983584370.Car-Rental-Guide)[Oskaloosa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Oskaloosa.d553248634983584370.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Oskaloosa, KS ## Travel Guide ![Drive-by view of this beautiful man-made lake between Lawrence and Topeka. Lots of camp sites and hiking trails in the area!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020953/c45599b9-1a56-4a49-af0d-2602acf30eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Drive-by view of this beautiful man-made lake between Lawrence and Topeka. Lots of camp sites and hiking trails in the area!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020953/c45599b9-1a56-4a49-af0d-2602acf30eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Step back in time and enjoy this little town pasted by time!! The Kilgour School was formed in 1869. The building was located about 4 miles southwest of Oskaloosa and the the corner of 78th and Lincoln. It was moved to Oskaloosa in 1950 and became part of the elementary grade school complex (Grades 1-4), along with Plum Grove, Tibbott, and lumber from Lone Tree Schools. The combined Kilgour/Plum Grove building was relocated to Old Jefferson Town in 1975. Presently it houses the Jefferson Co. 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(1,271 reviews) water pressure - not good but that is the only complaint, nice stay would go back Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=28401879&PinnedHotelID=28401879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634983584370) ![Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6800/6745/c7fe8075_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Hotel & Convention Center by Wyndham Topeka Downtown 420 E 6th St Topeka KS $65 nightly $79 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Topeka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 7.4/10 Good! 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