America Likes Abilene

Supporting Materials for the 2026 TIAK Community Awareness Award Submission

Examples:

• 5 Reasons Abilene, Kansas is the Best Place to Visit for America's 250th - by Travel With Sara
• The gateway across A merica, these places explore the history of the Midwest - USA TODAY (Media Pitch)
• USA TODAY Readers Affirm: America Likes Abilene 
• America Likes Patriotism: Visit Kansas' First America 250 Mural in Abilene
• America Likes Heritiage Homes
• America Likes Carousels
• America Likes Ike
• America Likes Hall of Famers
• America Likes Walking Trails
• America Likes Local Art
• Abilene Tourism Advocate - America Likes Tractors