The name Topeka is derived from a Kansa-Osage term that means "place where we dug potatoes" or "a good place to dig potatoes." However, to anyone that knows the history of this innovative city, it's anything but small potatoes. While the city itself has roots that are set in a humble tradition of agricultural production, Topeka has never shied away from breaking with convention. Recently, Topeka made headlines the world over as the site for Google Fiber, an experiment which ushered in the age of gigabit-speed internet. But even from the very start, Topeka was ahead of the intellectual curve. First chartered in 1857 ahead of the American Civil War, Topeka was among the first Free-State towns founded by anti-slavery activists led by Eli Thayer, who was determined to make the Kansas Territory a free state.

There's always a lot to do in this city, with events like the First Friday Art Walk near the Boobie Trap Bar on 6th Ave, or the Rock & Food Trucks (or Jazz & Food Trucks) Festival near the Pennant on 9th. The recently revitalized downtown area offers fun activities and exciting foodie stops from 6th to 10th Avenue, and it's every bit as inviting for tourists as it is for locals looking to enjoy the nightlife.

In fact, there's so much to do that even when you live here, it is easy to get swept up in the whirlwind. You should be able to lose track of time for a while, which is why ADT offers home monitoring services and smart programs that allow you to monitor your home with an easy-to-use app. So enjoy yourself in Topeka, and celebrate life in a city that cultivates a tradition of innovation!