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Abilene Tourism Advocate
October 14, 2021
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3 Spooky Events You Won't Want to Miss! |
"When the witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween."
Halloween is on Sunday, October 31, and Abilene attractions, businesses, and residents are preparing to welcome visitors and residents for spooky celebrations!
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We're halfway through voting!
Best Historic Small Town
1. Granbury
2. De Smet
3. Taos
4. Abilene
5. Mineral Point
6. St. Augustine
7. Natchez
8. Leadville
9. Williamsburg
10. Clarksdale
Voting is open until Monday, October 25th.
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Wild West Gravel Fest Recap |
Riders from across the country traveled to Abilene last weekend for the 2nd annual Wild West Gravel Fest.
Save the date for Saturday, October 8, 2022, for the next ride, and check out this video to learn more!
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National Greyhound Association Fall Meet |
The National Greyhound Association's Fall Meet kicked off this week and Abilene's favorite four-legged friends are competing to see who is the fastest.
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Great Plains Theatre Live Literature Series Presents: The Giver
Based on the classic Lois Lowry novel, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny!
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The Haunted Cowtown
The ghosts of Old Abilene Town have returned. Take a walk, if you dare, through your worst nightmare, the cursed schoolhouse, the possessed cabin, the haunted cemetery, the spooky saloon, and much more.
Visit from 7 pm to 10 pm on October 22 & 23, and October 29 & 30. Admission is $5.
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Tombstone Talks
Tombstone Talks is going to be held within the Abilene Cemetery. This fun activity takes you from tombstone to tombstone. Where someone will be portraying an individual from the past. Six people have been picked for this year to talk about. You will have to come to find out who they are.
Groups will meet at Abilene Middle School. Group leave time will be 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm,7:30pm.
The cost is $5. Limit to 30 people per group. Call the Dickinson County Historical Society today to get your ticket and time.
30. Admission is $5.
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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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5 Star Reviews
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
I took my 2.5YO granddaughter on this train ride, on a weekend in mid-September. She had a WONDERFUL time! The trip isn't real long, about 3.5 hours round trip. Perfect for young children. There is lots to see, interspersed with the typical Kansas crop fields. One of the volunteers rides along to narrate and talk about Kansas farming life, and the history of the railway. The crossing over the Smoky Hill river is via an old, historic iron bridge. The turn around spot (although the train doesn't actually turn around) features a historic grinding mill that still grinds wheat and corn - and you can purchase fresh ground product! I upgraded to the caboose cupola seats, and it was certainly worth it. My granddaughter just had the best time, and being that high, we could see all the way to I-70! We both enjoyed it very much. There is the caboose you can ride in, a couple of open but covered top cars, and an enclosed car with windows. I would definitely recommend this for a fun afternoon!
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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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