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Abilene Tourism Advocate
August 12, 2021
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Abilene, Kansas: Wild West to White House |
Abilene, Kansas, offers history buffs a timeline of experiences that begins in 1857 when Timothy and Elizabeth Hersey first settled on the banks of Mud Creek. Elizabeth named Abilene after references to Galilea, a region in the bible verse Luke 3:1.
In 1867, Abilene became the western end of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, where it met The Chisholm Trail. The town was the wild west in the truest sense, as cowboys herded cattle from Texas to Abilene and boarded them into railroad cars to ship them throughout the nation.
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Kansas, A New State on Our Long Summer Trip |
Kansas is one of six new states for us in our 2021 summer trip. We spent three days in Topeka, early in our trip, and two days in Abilene on our way towards home. It is a beautiful state and the people we encountered were very warm and friendly.
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40 of the Best Small Town Vacation Spots |
When it comes to your vacation, most people seek out places they've seen on TV or have heard about from friends and family. Fair enough. Now, let us introduce you to 40 unsung hot spots. These unheard-of towns across the U.S. might not have made it onto your bucket list yet, but believe us, they deserve a spot.
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown |
Opening Friday at Great Plains Theatre! Based on the famous comic strips, you are bound to be flying a kite with the Red Baron, mooning over the Moonlight Sonata, and finding true "happiness." That's our new philosophy!
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Pretend Friend Concert
Pretend Friend is a bluegrass roots band from Wichita, KS. High-energy picking and dynamic songwriting. See them lie at Old Abilene Town at 7 pm at Old Abilene Town. Suggested donation: $10. Learn more
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You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Based on the famous comic strips, you are bound to be flying a kite with the Red Baron, mooning over the Moonlight Sonata, and finding true "happiness." That's our new philosophy! Learn more
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Serenity Stringband CD Release Party
Come to Old Town Abilene to hear Serenity Stringband in a free concert at the Bulls Head Pavilion. CDs and T-Shirts will be available along with libations from the Alamo Saloon!. Learn more
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Comedy Night Featuring Scott Shaffer
See Scott Shaffer at Old Abilene Town! There’s a reason he is a booking favorite in every room of his hometown, Kansas City. Delivering a consistently dynamic performance of quick wit coupled with intelligent writing, Shaffer is an undeniable crowd favorite. Scott was awarded second place in St. Louis Make Me Laugh Comedy Contest and won the Last Laffs Comedy Competition. In 2015 he performed at the Oddball Comedy Festival with the likes of Aziz Ansari and Amy Schumer.
While touring all over the country, Shaffer has shared the stage with countless stand-up comedy icons - Aries Spears, Nikki Glaser, Joe Torry, Christian Finnegan, Josh Wolf, and Bobcat Goldthwait just to name a few. Downright hilarious and original, Scott Shaffer is one to watch. Learn more
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Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 Visits Abilene
The Big Boy will arrive at 4:30 pm and depart at 5:00 pm from the Abilene Civic Center, 201 NW 2nd. Learn more
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2nd Annual Abilene Boutique Crawl
Girls Night Out! Join us for a night of shopping, drinks, snacks, and fun! Learn more
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Chisholm Trail Days
Celebrate the historic cattle trail at the railhead at the end of the Chisholm Trail.
See a Draft Horse pull on September 3 and enjoy Sons of the Pioneers on September 4.
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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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Central Kansas Free Fair
Thank you to the volunteers, sponsors, and staff for a great Central Kansas Free Fair and Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo!
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#CityHallSelfie
The Kansas League of Municipalities is hosting an online #CityHallSelfie contest.
Community members are invited to take their photo and email it to Julie@AbileneCityHall.com.
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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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