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Abilene Tourism Advocate
February 11, 2021
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2020 Best Historic Small Town - USA Today
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Cold Days and Cool Murals in Abilene, KS |
If the cold temperatures are giving you cabin fever, hop in your warm car and go for a drive! Abilene is home to a variety of beautiful murals, and nearly all are visible from the comfort of your car. Check out this handy mural map or visit our website www.AbileneKansas.org/murals to learn more.
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Abilene's Man with a Star |
James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok gets his likeness everywhere in Abilene, Kansas, where he served as lawman in 1871.
But his predecessor, Thomas James Smith, while not completely forgotten, is certainly overshadowed—even if
Smith earned more respect from locals, and Texas cowboys, than that “Prince of Pistoleers.”
Following “Bear River” Tom Smith is no easy task.
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9 of the Best Places to Visit in Kansas |
Under the impression that there isn’t much to see in Kansas? Think again, because there are a number of great places to visit, including these.
Abilene
Located at the end of the historic Chisholm Trail, a popular trail for cattle drivers in the mid-19th century, Abilene is often found on lists of America’s most beautiful small towns. This Old West town that was the hometown of President Eisenhower, has a rich history, and history buffs can enjoy visiting Abilene’s Old Town with its saloons that come complete with dancers and gunfight reenactments. There are five world-class museums located within a four-square block area, centered by the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. Other must-experience sights include the Seelye Mansion, a 25-room Georgian-style mansion built in 1905, and the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad, which features a 100-year-old steam engine complete with open-air rides and dining cars.
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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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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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Old Abilene Town Chisholm Trail Museum
Historic Abilene Inc. (Old Abilene Town): educates and preserves the rich history of the old west, by bringing the pages of the infamous old cowtown and the Chisholm Trail to life through reenactments, gunfights, cancan dancers, artisans, and entertainment.
A Chisholm trail exhibit has been given to Historic Abilene Inc. and we have the building to house it but because of lack of previous funding, the building is in need of a complete overhaul.
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Visit Like A Local
What's that noise? Why are there chairs lining the streets? What's up with the white sheets? Each community has its unique attributes, check out these tips and tricks for visiting our five-star community!
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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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