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Abilene Tourism Advocate
January 28, 2021
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2020 Best Historic Small Town - USA Today
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Americana, Street Art and Angel Wings in Abilene, Kansas |
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "Americana" as "materials concerning or characteristic of America, its civilization, or its culture. Broadly: things typical of America." They could just as easily have said "See Abilene, Kansas."
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5 Selfies to Take in Abilene, Kansas |
Kansas Day is January 29 and we encourage you to share beautiful Kansas selfie photos on social media. Here are five selfie-worthy spots in Abilene to share!
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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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The Kirby House: Losing an Abilene Landmark
On Wednesday evening, February 20, 2013, Abilene lost a 128-year-old landmark. The Kirby House had stood at 205 Northeast Third Street since 1885, and was a well-known Abilene staple. The Abilene Gazette reported on March 13, 1885, “County treasurer Kirby has let the contract for a $6,000 residence, to be erected on his beautiful ground on East 3d street. Abilene will boom the coming season.” During the past 128 years though, the Kirby House served as more than Thomas Kirby’s home, it was the meeting place of the Abilene Commercial Club, an apartment complex, and since 1987, high quality and popular restaurant. The Kirby House was an important part of Abilene, and now it is gone.
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The Magically Charming Mr. K’s Farmhouse Restaurant In Kansas Is A Must-Try
Grab your bucket lists, and markdown this area for the future. It’s restaurant time, and we’re always hungry for whatever Mr. K’s Farmhouse is cooking up. This beautiful building is a restaurant both historic and delicious. Come check it out! There’s a lot to see about this little spot.
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President Eisenhower’s Recipe for Chili Con Carne
Into a large iron skillet or Dutch oven, put about two to three heaping tablespoons of bacon grease. When hot, cut up six to eight medium sized onions and one large or two medium sized cloves of garlic. Let this cook for about ten minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add two pounds of ground round steak or chuck meat, not too fat. When this has lost its red color, add a good tablespoon of salt and two ounces of chili powder. Stir well and add one and one-half quarts of water.
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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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