Abilene Tourism Advocate
July 8, 2021
2021 Best U.S. Small Town - TravelAwaits
New Owner Plans to Bring 140-Year-Old Lebold Mansion Back to Life
The Lebold Mansion in Abilene has a new owner, a modern Renaissance man of sorts who has a number of ideas to bring the historic mansion and the public together once again.

"The lights are on again at the old Lebold Mansion. Screams will fill the night at Halloween and jingle bells will ring at Christmastime. Like the legendary Phoenix, the Lebold Mansion will rise once more," new owner Joseph Tatner noted in a news release.
News
KSN TV Summer Road Trip - Live from Abilene, Kansas
Watch KSN TV's anchors film the 5 and 6 o'clock news live from Little Ike Park!

Free Abilene t-shirts for the first 100 people.

Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the news live from Abilene!

Union Pacific Big Boy Returns to Abilene
Save the date! The Union Pacific Big Boy will be in Abilene on Thursday, September 2 from 3:45-4:00 pm.

Ike Maintains #5 Ranking
For the second time in a row, President Dwight D. Eisenhower is named #5 Best President by C-SPAN Historians. The Qualities of Presidential Leadership are based on categories including: Public Persuasion, Crisis Leadership, Economic Management, Moral Authority, International Relations, Administrative Skills, Relations with Congress, Vision/Setting an Agenda, Pursued Equal Justice for All; and Performance Within a Context of Times.

Upcoming Events
July
9 - 25
Great Plains Theatre presents: The Music Man
You will pick-a-little talk-a-little while passing through Gary, Indiana and on to River City where our 76-trombone-marching-band will be joining by the PGP Academy members. Shipoopi! 

July
12
Monday
KSN TV Summer Road Trip
Watch KSN TV's anchors film the 5 and 6 o'clock news live from Little Ike Park! Free Abilene t-shirts for the first 100 people. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the news live from Abilene!
August
4 - 7
Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
Celebrate the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo's 75th anniversary in Abilene!

Community Attractions
Enjoy Family Fun and Learning
Whether you're four or 104, Abilene has something for you to enjoy and learn!
Experience Art & Culture
A five-star community that embraces the arts, Abilene offers many unique attractions for art lovers.
Explore President Eisenhower's Life and Legacy
Visit all things Ike on this special tour!
Live the American Story
Abilene is the hometown of entrepreneurial and world leaders.

Learn about their lives and legacies at these fun attractions! 

Have an Adventure
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!
Journey to the Old West
Named #1 True Western Town of the Year, visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its wild and wooly side!

Community Spotlight
 
 
 
 
Here are The 10 Most Beautiful, Charming Small Towns in Kansas

There’s no denying it (no matter how hard you try): Kansas is a gorgeous state with some of the kindest, most welcoming people you’ll ever meet. Aside from the lovely scenery and residents, we are also home to these 10 charming small towns (with populations less than 30,000 people) that you will want to visit!

 
 
 
 
Commemorative Pepsi Cans
Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Commemorative Pepsi Cans are now available at West's Country Mart and other stores in Abilene and North Central Kansas.
201 NW Second St.
Abilene, Kansas 67410
785-263-2231
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday : Closed