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Abilene Tourism Advocate
August 31, 2023
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Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S. - TravelAwaits (2023) |
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19 Top Things To Do In Abilene, KS: A Texas Road Trip
by Texas Travel Talk
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Abilene, KS, is known for its friendly people and its rich history—and it’s also been named the #1 Friendliest & Favorite U.S. Small Town. Here is my Texas road trip to Abilene, KS, and the top things to do in Abilene, KS.
Take a virtual drive with me from the Dallas Fort Worth area to Abilene, KS. More and more of us are taking to the road in and beyond Texas. I love a good road trip and would rather drive than fly if it’s not too far. Texas is a good road trip in its state, but sometimes we want to go north. Where I live, going north would put me in another state fast. So Abilene, Kansas, is a great place to visit, as it’s only a 6-hour drive from North Texas. This time, I went north to Central Kansas. I hope you enjoy all the fun activities on my Texas road trip to Abilene, KS.
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Greyhound Hall of Fame Highlights Greyhound Racing Industry |
We used to enjoy an occasional afternoon at a Greyhound racetrack. Over a nice lunch in the climate-controlled clubhouse, we’d place our two-dollar bets on the races. We each used our own “scientific method” of determining the winning dogs. Our methods rarely worked, but we had fun. So, when we saw that Abilene, Kansas, is home to the Greyhound Hall of Fame museum, we had to visit. The Hall of Fame highlights the history of the greyhound racing industry and pays tribute to both humans and dogs who impacted the industry. |
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Create Your Own Boutique Crawl in Downtown Abilene |
Abilene boutiques are uniting on Thursday, August 31, for a fabulous boutique crawl, but you don’t have to wait for a special event to visit these unique boutiques! Grab your girlfriends and visit Abilene, Kansas, for a day of shopping, fun, and fresh air! |
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Schedule |
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad's Steam Engine only has a few remaining trips planned before it's taken out of commission for a significant overhaul. |
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True West Town of the Year by True West Magazine (2018 & 2023)
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4th Annual Abilene Boutique Crawl
Join us for our 4th Annual Boutique Crawl! Enjoy a girl's night out while shopping in our local stores. There will be grab bags with awesome prizes for the first 50 people. Fill out a blackout bingo card for entry into a prize drawing. For every $10 you spend at a shop, you will receive a ticket for entry into our grand prize drawing! Some stores will be serving snacks and drinks. We will start at Little Ike Park, then go to all the stores on the map to fill out your bingo cards! 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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Heritage Day
The annual Heritage Day Festival features living history with blacksmith and antique agriculture demonstrations, steam engine carousel rides, an antique tractor show, a classic car show, model trains, a vendor fair and much more. Learn more
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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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