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Abilene Tourism Advocate
June 10, 2021
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2021 Best U.S. Small Town - TravelAwaits
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Celebrate the Old West in Abilene! |
Calling all cowboys, cowgirls, and cowboy history lovers! You won't want to miss this perfect itinerary! |
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14 Midwest Towns Perfect for History Lovers |
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America’s heart, the Midwest, is crammed full of natural wonders, charm, and loads of history. From its indigenous people to explorers, pioneers, and immigrants, Midwestern residents from the past left impactful legacies, and discovering these stories is one of the most rewarding parts of any trip, visit, or vacation.
Here are 14 Midwestern towns that have stood the test of time, and where rich, ingrained history can still be felt, experienced, and appreciated.
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Unique Places to Stay in North Central Kansas |
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When you travel to North Central Kansas, you have the opportunity to stay in some incredible places for lodging. I recently traveled through this area of Kansas and found some unique places to stay; Many are Instagram and story-worthy. These unique places to stay in North Central Kansas are an experience in itself. Each of these places of lodging adds to the fun that you will find in this area of Kansas.
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Grease to Open at Great Plains Theatre |
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We've got CHILLS...of excitement knowing that opening night of "Grease" is THIS FRIDAY! Do you have your tickets to this hydromatic musical live on stage? Danny and Sandy are here with the hits you love including "Summer Nights," "We Go Together," and "You're the One That I Want." Tickets are going about as fast as Greased Lighting, so be sure to order yours today.
"Grease" runs June 11th-27th with 16 live shows. Get your tickets by calling (785) 263 - 4574 or visiting www.greatplainstheatre.com. **Show Sponsor: Holm Automotive** See you at the Show! Dream Big. Just Believe.
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Abilene Municipal Band Concert
Abilene's Municipal Band started in 1881. Hear them live on Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm at Eisenhower Park in the Royer Band Shell from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Celebrate Independence Day with an Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration in Abilene, Kansas. Named one of Smithsonian Magazine’s “Top 20 Best Small Towns to Visit”, Abilene’s Fourth of July Celebration will not disappoint. Visit Eisenhower Park in Abilene for a family-friendly Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration complete with 5k Rock Run, baby beauty contest, Pedal Power Tractor Pull, Sand Volleyball tournament, frog and turtle races, Abilene Municipal Pool free swim, Abilene Municipal Band performance, and, of course, fireworks!
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75th Annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo named one of the top 5 professional outdoor rodeos in America for 1995, 2001, 2002, 2010, 2011, and 2016; and the Top Large Outdoor Rodeo in the Prairie Circuit for 2003, brings you America’s original extreme sport.
PRCA Rodeo at its finest… saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, women’s barrel racing, bull riding! Over 500 cowboys and cowgirls compete for over $37,500 in added prize money, plus entertaining specialty acts between events!
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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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Coming Soon!
Check for these special Wild Bill Hickok commemorative Pepsi cans in convenience and grocery stores throughout north-central Kansas.
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Place of Meditation Opens
The Place of Meditation at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum reopened on Wednesday.
Designed by James Canole, Kansas State architect, it is built of native limestone quarried in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, and features chipped glass windows designed by Odell Prather, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The windows were constructed by Conway Glass Studio of Winona, Minnesota. The marble used in the crypt is Arabian Travertine from Germany, Italy, and France.
There is a meditation portion of the building where, according to General Eisenhower's wishes, it was hoped that visitors would reflect upon the ideals that made this a great nation and pledge themselves again to continued loyalty to those ideals. The Place of Meditation was built with private funds under the auspices of the Eisenhower Presidential Library Commission.
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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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