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Abilene Tourism Advocate
June 1, 2023
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True Western Town of the Year - True West Magazine (2023) |
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Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert |
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Saturday, June 3, 2023
Commemorate the anniversary of D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on our beautiful campus grounds. This concert is held the first Saturday in June in partnership with the Salina Symphony and Eisenhower Foundation. Plus, free museum admission all day!
- 4:00 p.m. Activities & Food Vendors (campus grounds)
- 4:00 p.m. Hands-on History Carts (museum)
- 5:00 p.m. Meet a World War II Veteran (visitors center)
- 5:30 p.m. Everyday Lights (main stage)
- 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. Mounted Color Guard Demos (campus grounds)
- 7:00 p.m. 1st Infantry Division Band (main stage)
- 8:30 p.m. Salina Symphony (main stage)
Symphony at Sunset is generously sponsored by: the Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc., Marshall Motors, Friends of the Eisenhower Foundation, Kansas Gas Service, and Vyve Broadband.
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Great Plains Theatre's "The Wedding Singer" Opens Friday! |
Opening Night for "The Wedding Singer" is THIS FRIDAY. Do you have your tickets yet? Come let us share this story based on the hit Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore film! The professional talent from across the country is outstanding and not to be missed. "The Wedding Singer" plays June 2-11 for 10 performances. Tickets are on sale now at (785) 263 - 4574 and www.greatplainstheatre.com. |
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Smoky Valley German Express |
TICKETS STILL REMAIN for Saturday's “Smoky Valley German Express” on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad!
Schatzi’s Schnitzel Haus in Riley is preparing an authentic German dinner of schnitzel, sauerbraten, homemade semmelknodel (bread dumplings), pils rahmsauce (cream gravy), and rotkraut (red cabbage), with bieramisu for dessert. Beverage choices include complimentary Coke or Diet Coke, Sprite or Dr. Pepper. But if you want a real taste of Germany, Schatzi’s will have German Paulaner Beer for sale!
The train leaves Abilene’s historic Rock Island Depot at 6:00 p.m. EIN GESCHMACK VON DEUTSCHLAND (a taste of Germany) on the A&SV!
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Global Gifts Exhibit Opens |
NOW OPEN -- Global Gifts
Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum Special Gallery on display through 2023
Political leaders traditionally exchange gifts when visiting foreign countries. These gifts often have cultural significance and range widely in their level of extravagance or simplicity. Eisenhower traveled extensively during his administration and met with world leaders that he and Mamie considered friends. Ike and Mamie received Head of State gifts from around the globe. The Global Gifts exhibit showcases a wide range of artifacts that are part of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum collection.
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Abilene Named "Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S." for the Third Year in a Row |
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For the third year in a row, TravelAwaits readers selected Abilene as the “Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S.” in the Best of Travel Awards.
The recent announcement joins Abilene's long list of accolades, including: Best Historic Small Town by USA TODAY, Top 10 True Western Town of the Year by True West Magazine, and Destination of the Year by the Midwest Travel Network.
"Abilene is historically known as a tourist destination, and our partners are continuing to add and enhance tourist attractions to keep people coming back," said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention & Visitor Bureau director. "Abilene was a tourist destination in 1953, and it still is today in 2023."
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See what others are saying! |
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True West Town of the Year by True West Magazine (2018 & 2023)
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The Wedding Singer at Great Plains Theatre
Travel back in time to the 80's where a professional wedding singer also has some love complications of his own. Based on the hit movie, get ready to pump up the hair and pump up the jams in this high-energy romantic comedy. Learn more
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Symphony at Sunset
Commemorate the anniversary of D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The concert will feature patriotic favorites and popular classics.
Symphony at Sunset is generously sponsored by: Marshall Motors, Eisenhower Foundation. Learn more
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Lionel Bart's Oliver! at Great Plains Theatre
Consider yourself at home with this musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens story, Oliver Twist. The orphan, Oliver, goes on the adventure of a lifetime with all of the classic characters in this tale of crime, coming of age, and finding true familial love. Oom Pah Pah! Learn more
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Nunsense - The Musical Comedy at Great Plains Theatre
The Little Sisters of the Hoboken Nunnery are putting on a musical revue variety show, and you're invited! To fundraise for their sister who have passed, zany, hilarious, madcap insanity ensues filled with fun tunes and lots of laughs. Learn more
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Petals at their Peak
Enjoy the beautiful flowers and participate in art and horticulture classes at Eisenhower Park and Rose Garden. Don't forget your camera! It's a great time to capture photos of the beautiful flowers. Learn more
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Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, named one of the top 5 professional outdoor rodeos in America. Learn more
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Around the World in 80 Days at Great Plains Theatre
Hold on to your seats in the original amazing race based on the classic novel by Jules Verne. Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a shamelessly silly and high-spirited show. And they're off! Learn more
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Abilene Oktoberfest
Abilene Oktoberfest is excited for its 6th annual Oktoberfest held in Downtown Abilene. Enjoy German Dancers, music, authentic German food and drinks.
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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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