ABILENE TOURISM ADVOCATE
April 30, 2020
Throwback Thursday - Macey Hensley
The Faces of #AbileneStrong
Ida Stover-Eisenhower Memorial Quilt Show - Sneak Peek
While the annual Ida Stover-Eisenhower Memorial Quilt Show at the Dickinson County Heritage Center is postponed, we invite you to enjoy this sneak peek.

Follow the Dickinson County Historical Society @DkCoHistory on Facebook for reopening updates.
Keeping Little Ike Safe
Thanks to help from the Abilene Chapter NSDAR, Little Ike has the proper personal protective equipment.
Show Your Support 
The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with  Last Chance Graphics & Apparel , is excited to expand its  #AbileneStrong  campaign!

Signs are available for curbside pickup at Last Chance Graphics Wednesday-Friday at noon.

Like the “We Like Ike” signs, these are suitable for placement in yards or windows.

Stay safe, friends, and let’s show everyone we’re all in this together! 
The Best Hotel in Every State, Under $100 per Night
Budget Travel in All 50 States
Finding a hotel that costs less than $100 per night can be challenging, particularly if you're looking for a property that provides  a clean, comfortable, and enjoyable stay  for rock bottom prices. With that in mind, we scoured online booking sites and guest reviews to identify properties in each state that offered a combination of budget-friendly pricing, notable value for the price, and overwhelmingly positive reviews from past guests. Here's your 50-state guide to some of the best hotels in the country for under $100 per night.

Abilene's Victorian Inn
Location: Abilene
Price: $79
This  award-winning property , which has been named Kansas Hotelier of the Year, is a full-service bed and breakfast in the heart of Abilene. The charming property, a Queen Anne Victorian home that dates back to 1887, is listed on the Kansas State Register of Historic Places. It was the home of Dwight Eisenhower's boyhood and lifelong friend Swede Hazlett. All guest rooms at the inn include private bathrooms and three even feature large, walk-out balconies. The property is also convenient to the Eisenhower Presidential Museum and Library. Room rates start at $79 and include breakfast, Wi-Fi and on-site parking.
5 Historic Downtown Buildings to Explore
Share lessons on Abilene history with your family by walking, biking, or driving by these five sites downtown that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an official list of the country's historic places worthy of preservation. Learn about architecture as well by looking for unique features like colored tiles, finials (distinctive ornaments along the roofline), sculptures, and masonry medallions and arches over windows and doorways.
Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Update
The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo committee realizes the struggles our rodeo fans, sponsors and volunteers have gone through with the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Our hearts go out to those of you who have lost jobs and work, who are under stay-at-home orders, or who might have gotten the virus.

We are moving forward in anticipation of holding the rodeo July 29-August 1. We are following the ever-changing situation in our country, and will consult with experts and monitor public health issues.

Because of tough times due to the pandemic, sponsors will not be billed till June 1. We hope the crisis is lessened by then. If the rodeo would be canceled, sponsor money would be returned.

We are committed to upholding the traditions of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, while keeping the safety and wellness of everyone involved at the forefront.
When the pandemic ends, people will be ready to have fun, and we’ll be ready to provide it for them, in the safest way possible.

Thank you for your dedication to the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo. It means more now than ever!
Godspell at Great Plains Theatre Postponed
Social Distancing Fun!

Need something to occupy and challenge your mind? Check out our BINGO game, crossword puzzles - including a new Eisenhower-themed crossword puzzle, postcards, Shop Abilene Word Scramble, and online puzzles.
We continue to update our website with the latest information, cancellations and changes.
City of Abilene Updates

The City of Abilene maintains a website with updated information about COVID-19.
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau