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Abilene Tourism Advocate
April 8, 2021
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2020 Best Historic Small Town - USA Today
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Abilene Finalist in Best Small Town Contest |
Abilene has been nominated for TravelAwaits' "Best Of Travel Awards" in the Best U.S. Small Town category.
TravelAwaits is dedicated to travelers ages fifty and up who are ready to cross a few items off their bucket list.
"We enjoy working with the writers at TravelAwaits to share Abilene with new audiences," said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau director. "It's an honor to be nominated, but it will be even better to win."
This latest nomination is another feather in Abilene's cap joining the ranks of other mentions including runner-up in the nationwide "Best Historic Small Town" contest by USA Today; #8 "Best Historic Small Town" by USA Today; #1 True Western Town of the Year by TrueWest Magazine; and "Best Small Town to Visit" by Smithsonian Magazine.
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After a year of canceled events and activities, there will be no shortage of dynamic activities for youth in Abilene.
“It’s really encouraging to see so many activities planned for the summer,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau director. “These camps connect Abilene with the next generation of residents and visitors.”
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5 Attractions to See on May 1 |
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Visitors to Abilene now have a new way to find tourism attractions, retail businesses, and restaurants. Thanks to SPARKS (CARES act) funding from Dickinson County, the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau now has an outdoor digital kiosk. The kiosk is located on the east end of the Abilene Civic Center (Union Pacific Train Depot) at 201 NW 2nd Street.
“The kiosk is like a giant smartphone,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention & Visitors Burau director. “Everything that is on our website is also on the kiosk.”
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Meadowlark Swap Meet
This swap meet is for demonstrators. Anything that you would see at a prairie home and or historic agriculture show is allowed. This includes cookstoves, treadle sewing machines, tractors, stationary engines, farm equipment, blacksmithing and woodworking tools, antique automobiles, historical clothing, and literature.
This includes cookstove, treadle sewing machines, tractors, stationary engine and farm equipment, blacksmithing, woodworking, antique automobiles, historical clothing, and literature. If you are interested in vending please visit our web page for a registration form or contact the historical society.
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Eisenhower Marathon
Runners at the Eisenhower Marathon and Half Marathon wind through the territory south of Abilene that cattlemen followed when bringing their herds to Abilene on the Chisholm Trail in the 1800s.
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28th Annual Fly-In Breakfast & Airport Open House
Join the fun at the 28th Annual Fly-In Breakfast & Airport Open House!
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Abilene Antique Fest
Shop more than 100 vendors, 4 antique malls, and booths lining the streets of downtown Abilene. New vendors welcome!
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Holm Auto Free Car & Truck Show
Cars shows are back in Abilene! Kick-off the season with the Holm Auto Free Car & Truck Show complete with dash plaques, trophies, free t-shirts, goodie bags, and a bounce house for kids.
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Great Plains Theatre presents: Godspell
This classy musical turned movie from 1973 will be revived again in Kansas to share the teachings of Jesus as told by his followers. Oh, bless the Lord, my soul!
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Enjoy Family Fun and Learning |
Whether you're four or 104, Abilene has something for you to enjoy and learn! |
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A five-star community that embraces the arts, Abilene offers many unique attractions for art lovers. |
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Explore President Eisenhower's Life and Legacy |
Visit all things Ike on this special tour! |
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Abilene is the hometown of entrepreneurial and world leaders.
Learn about their lives and legacies at these fun attractions!
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Ride the rails on a 100-year-old steam engine (the only operating steam locomotive in Kansas!), enjoy an open-air car or dine aboard a dinner train with the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad! |
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Named #1 True Western Town of the Year, visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its wild and wooly side!
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The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Offers Unique Trip for Visitors
Kansas is full of adventure, from trails that you can hike in an hour to activities that last almost all day. Whether your ideal is a lake trip or a museum, Kansas seems to have one of everything. Traveling by rail isn’t something we see often here, but you can do it just for a day at the A&SV Railroad in Kansas. Choose your adventure by choosing what train ride to take.
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Soar Through the Skies in Abilene
Did you know Abilene is home to the Kansas State University Parachute Club? Skydive Kansas State has been helping people reach new heights since 1964 and is the only collegiate parachute club in the United States which owns its airport and runs its dropzone.
People wanting to try skydiving have two options: Tandem Skydiving (dumping with an instructor) or Static Line (solo first jump course)
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201 NW Second St.
Abilene, Kansas 67410
785-263-2231
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday : Closed
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