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Mural Magic in Abilene
January 31, 2024
Discover Abilene through the lens of Mindy's Murals! As you explore Abilene's art scene, these four masterpieces tell stories that resonate with the town's rich history and modern charm. 1. Midwest...
Love is in Full Bloom in Abilene, Kansas!
January 30, 2024
Love is in the air, and the heart of America is the perfect spot to celebrate! Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum First, step into the timeless love story of President Dwight D. Eisenhower...
3 Ways to Celebrate Kansas Day in Abilene in 2024
January 28, 2024
"If I went west, I think I would go to Kansas." - Abraham Lincoln The first load of cattle left Abilene in 1867. Ten years later, Kansas Day was born in Paola, Kansas in 1877. Kansas Day is...
Explore Wild Bill Hickok's Abilene in 2024
January 10, 2024
Named Best Historic Small Town to Visit by USA TODAY and True Western Town of the Year by True West Magazine, this Chisholm Trail Cowtown is the perfect stop for cowboys, cowgirls and cowboy history...
Love is in the Air: A Romantic Valentine's Day Getaway in Abilene, Kansas!
January 10, 2024
Escape the ordinary this Valentine's Day and immerse yourself in the heartwarming charm of Abilene, Kansas. This idyllic town, located at the end of the Chisholm Trail, invites you to create lasting...
National Magazine Recognizes Abilene’s Cowboy History
January 23, 2023
The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau is off to a great start in 2023. Following a banner year for national recognition, True West Magazine named Abilene one of the Top 10 True Western Towns of...
Celebrate The Old West Along Abilene's Cowboy Art Trail
January 19, 2023
Named a Top 10 True Western Town of the Year by True West Magazine, Abilene continues to celebrate and promote its wild and woolly Cowtown days by adding new tourism attractions and art. 1. Big Spur...
For the Love of Art – North Central Kansas Road Trip
January 26, 2022
Abilene, Kansas, located along Eisenhower’s Interstate 70 in North Central, Kansas is home to a great arts scene. From murals of all types and sizes to traditional and innovative statues and, of...
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5 Ways to Celebrate Kansas Day in Abilene in 2022
January 26, 2022
"If I went west, I think I would go to Kansas." - Abraham Lincoln The first load of cattle left Abilene in 1867. Ten years later, Kansas Day was born in Paola, Kansas in 1877. Kansas Day is...
100-Mile Road Trip: Abilene to Alma
January 6, 2022
Tossed n Sauced Pizza in Abilene, Kansas, is known for its 100-mile pie, but do you know what else we love? A 100-mile road trip through rural Kansas and the Flint Hills! So hop off Kansas I-70,...
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Abilene Kansas Rotary Club Schedule
January 1, 2022
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2022 TIAK Awards - Community Awareness
January 1, 2022
2022 Community Awards: Destination of the Year by Midwest Travel Network (2002) #2 Best Historic Small Town by USA TODAY (2022) #1 Favorite U.S. Small Town by TravelAwaits (2022) #1 Friendliest...
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TIAK Marketing Awards - Print
January 1, 2022
1. Abilene Cowboy Boot Inspiration: 2. Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad 3. C.W. Parker Carousel 4. Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum 5. Historic Seelye Mansion 6. Chisholm Trail 7....
President Eisenhower’s Recipe for Chili Con Carne
January 27, 2021
Into a large iron skillet or Dutch oven, put about two to three heaping tablespoons of bacon grease. When hot, cut up six to eight medium sized onions and one large or two medium sized cloves of...
5 Selfies to Take in Abilene, Kansas
January 20, 2021
Kansas Day is January 29 and we encourage you to share beautiful Kansas selfie photos on social media. Here are five selfie-worthy spots in Abilene to share! 1. General Eisenhower Statue Selfe...
Mamie’s Million Dollar Fudge
January 12, 2021
From our friends at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home: In an oral history interview, Mamie recalled, "[A]t home, the cook would not allow us in the kitchen, so I never had...
