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Abilene Tourism Advocate
May 20, 2021
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2021 Best U.S. Small Town - TravelAwaits
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Abilene Named Best U.S. Small Town |
Abilene was named Best U.S. Small Town in TravelAwaits’ 2021 Best of Travel Awards.
“We’re really excited to receive this recognition,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau director. “Voters from across the country confirmed what residents already know – Abilene is the best small town.”
TravelAwaits is an online blog featuring more than 100 travel writers dedicated to the 50+ traveler who is ready to cross a few items off their bucket list. According to TravelAwaits, small towns are great places to explore when getting to know a region.
This latest recognition joins Abilene’s impressive list of awards including: #2 Best Historic Small Town by USA Today (2020), Coolest Small Town in Kansas by Far and Wide (2020), #8 Best Historic Small Town by USA Today (2019), #1 True Western Town of the Year by TrueWest magazine (2018), Best Weekend Getaway by KANSAS! Magazine (2018), and Best Small Towns to Visit by Smithsonian magazine (2017).
“We hope this recognition gives travelers one more reason to visit Abilene during the summer travel season,” Roller Weeks said.
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Eisenhower Museum Reopens |
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The Museum will be the only building that is open. All other buildings, including the Library, Boyhood Home, Place of Meditation, and Visitors Center remain closed.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. You may purchase a maximum of six (6) tickets per visit.
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2021-2022 Abilene Visitors Guide |
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The 2021-2022 Abilene Visitors Guide is now available in digital form (print coming soon!). Please check it out at www.AbileneKansas.org/visitorsguide and plan your visit today!
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Flatland RV Park Opens to Travelers |
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With demand for RV camping on the rise, Abilene’s 24/7 Travel Store recently opened its new Flatland RV Park.
Amenities include: all-paved sites, full hookups at each site, grass and picnic areas, gas and diesel fuel available, laundry facilities, restrooms, showers, dog park, and Wi-Fi.
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Opening: 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!
The show will run Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23, and Wednesday, May 26-Sunday, May 30.
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21 & 22
Saturday & Sunday
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Short Runs
Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23 ASVRR will be running short runs at 1/2 price. This will be a 1 hour narrated ride.
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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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Take a ride through Old Abilene Town
There are many unique ways to explore and bask in the beauty of the Sunflower State. While you can always drive in your car or trek on foot, for a truly unique experience, take a carriage ride in Kansas. Wild Heart Carriages, located in Abilene, Kansas, will give you a look at Old Abilene Town in a new, fun, and horse-drawn way.
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Kansas I-70 Golfing Guide
One of my favorite parts of golfing is getting the opportunity to experience a new course. The challenge of new terrain, course design, and planning how to play through a new hole all are part of a great golfing experience. Kansas I-70 Association has compiled a Golf Guide of courses you can try from across the Kansas I-70 region. So get out there and plan your golf adventure!
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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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