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Abilene Tourism Advocate
October 12, 2023
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Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S. - TravelAwaits (2023) |
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Celebrate Ike's Birthday by Visiting these "Ike Sites"! |
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Dwight D. Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890. To commemorate his birth, we compiled a list of "Ike Sites" in Abilene to help visitors get a feel for the Cowtown that raised a President. |
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National Greyhound Association Fall Meet |
Every year, in the heart of Kansas, something remarkable happens. A unique event takes place that combines the grace of a gazelle with the speed of a bullet train. We're talking about the National Greyhound Association Fall Meet in Abilene, Kansas. This annual gathering of racing enthusiasts, breeders, and dog lovers is a celebration of athleticism, agility, and the indomitable spirit of greyhounds. |
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The Great Pumpkin Express |
It’s the GREAT PUMPKIN, Charlie Brown! Join us on the train this Halloween season! The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad presents “The Great Pumpkin Express,” a train ride for the whole family that seeks to find that eternally elusive Great Pumpkin! The train will visit the punkin’ patch where kids get a trick-or-treat bag and hear a special reading of Schulz’s “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Trick or treating, a costume contest and more at the depot and in Old Abilene Town! Trains leave Abilene’s historic Rock Island Depot at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the following days:
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An annual favorite! Old Abilene Town's popular Haunted Walk returns on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28. Tickets are $5 per person. |
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Explore the Small Town Charm and Eisenhower Legacy in Abilene, Kansas |
Abilene, Kansas is a picturesque small town that embodies the essence of Small Town, U.S.A. Its population may be small, but its historical significance is immense. Abilene’s most famous resident, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, left a lasting legacy that can be explored at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum. This museum not only showcases Eisenhower’s remarkable life and career, but also houses the Place of Meditation, where Eisenhower and his wife are laid to rest. Let’s take a closer look at this hidden gem in the heart of Kansas. |
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Best Roadside Attraction by TravelAwaits (2023)
True West Town of the Year by True West Magazine (2018 & 2023)
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National Greyhound Association Fall Meet
Visit Abilene, Kansas, for the National Greyhound Association's Fall Meet and see the Greyhounds in action! Learn more
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Meredith Wilson's Miracle on 34th Street - The Musical at Great Plains Theatre
This musical version of the beloved Holiday classic follows a wave of love that is spread from the real Kris Kringle melting even the most cynical of hearts. This heartwarming spectacle of a musical is the perfect Holiday treat. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Learn more
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Cowtown Christmas
Visit Abilene December 2-3, 2023 for the Heritage Homes Association’s Homes for the Holidays Tour, enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas at the Dickinson County Heritage Center and Old Abilene Town, tour the historic Seelye Mansion and see more than 60 beautifully decorated Christmas Trees, ride the rails with Santa and the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, see the live production of the Miracle on 34th Street at Great Plains Theatre, take an evening cruise and see Griswold-style decorations during the Cowtown Christmas Light Showdown, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to see Santa, and remember to shop small all season long at Abilene’s small businesses.
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Experience Art & Culture
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Journey to the Old West
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Live the American Story
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Explore Ike's Life & Legacy
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Enjoy Family Fun and Learning
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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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