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ABILENE TOURISM ADVOCATE

January 16, 2020

First Responder Appreciation

Many thanks to Abilene's Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast for hosting their annual First Responder appreciation meal.

Eisenhower Legacy Trip

Recognizing their special bond, the communities of Abilene, Kansas, Denison, Texas and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania will unite for a special week of celebrating their common former resident, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Join in the fun as we explore “Ike-sites” throughout Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg, PA.

**Please reserve your spot by January 30, 2020.

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Home Town Takeover

Restoring and revitalizing an old or historic home has its challenges. Fans of HGTV’s popular series Home Town know that – and so do the show’s hosts Ben and Erin Napier. But what about breathing new life into an entire town that’s struggling and in need of some TLC? Now there’s a challenge. But that’s precisely what HGTV has in mind for an all-new concept series Home Town Takeover , a six-episode special event slated to air on HGTV in 2021.

The Search

So just how, you ask, might you have your own home town considered for a whole-town overhaul? So glad you asked. Through Tuesday, February 4, 2020, any citizen of a small town (population 40,000 or less) who loves their own hometown can go to HGTVHomeTownTakeover.com and log on to show, tell – and sell – HGTV on why theirs is the one town most deserving to be featured in the special series.

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The Most Beautiful Small Towns In Every State

There's always something to see in a big city , but sometimes, you want a slower pace . Thankfully, the United States boasts some incredible small towns . Whether you want to brush up on history or go where everyone will know your name, these charming towns offer residents plenty to love (and visitors plenty to enjoy).

5 Chicken Fried Steaks You Must Try

M&R Grill's country fried steak recently received The Iowa Gallivant ers Choice Award for the Best that's Big, Breaded and Fried, but that's not the only place in Abilene you can enjoy a chicken fried steak. Which is your favorite?

60 Charming American Towns You Haven't Heard of But Should Visit ASAP

As featured in Oprah Magazine:

When you plan a vacation, most people tend to go to more popular places, right? It's usually cities they've read about or towns and attractions that have been recommended by friends and family. But that's about to change, because there are plenty of small towns in America that are worth traveling to, even if you didn't even know they existed. These 60 unheard-of towns across the U.S. might not have made it onto your bucket list yet, but they absolutely deserve a spot.

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