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2023 Holiday Guide
July 20, 2023
Visit Abilene, Kansas, where the spirit of Christmas comes alive in the heart of America. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Sunflower State, Abilene transforms into a winter wonderland...
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Experience the Thrills and Fun at the Central Kansas Free Fair and Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas!
July 7, 2023
Welcome to Abilene, Kansas, where the Central Kansas Free Fair and Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo await you! This exciting annual event brings together the vibrant spirit of the Wild West and the festivities...
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Kansas Home to Best Roadside Attractions
July 5, 2023
According to TravelAwaits readers, four of the best roadside attractions in the United States are in Kansas. Coming in at #1 is Kansas’ newest roadside attraction, the World’s Largest Belt Buckle...
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Abilene Home to ‘Best Roadside Attraction’
July 4, 2023
Abilene, Kan. – As if being the World’s Largest wasn’t enough, Abilene’s World’s Largest Belt Buckle was recently named ‘Best Roadside Attraction' in the 2023 TravelAwaits’ Best of Travel Awards. “...
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Celebrate Cowboy Heritage Along Abilene's Cowboy Art Trail
July 21, 2022
Celebrate Abilene's cowboy heritage with art! 1. Big Spur 2. The Abilene Cowboy 3. Cowboy Boots Inspired by this ad for cowboy boots, decorative cowboy boots will be placed throughout...
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Writers and Photographers and Longhorns, oh my!
July 1, 2022
Abilene tourism partners are preparing to host the 2022 Kansas Media Event on August 2-3, 2022. The event, hosted in partnership with Kansas Tourism, brings more than forty travel writers and...
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5 Ways to Re-Live the Old West at Old Abilene Town
July 27, 2021
If you love the old west, Old Abilene Town is the place for you! Named True Western Town of the Year by True West Magazine, Abilene loves to celebrate its wild and wooly cowboy days. 1. Watch the...
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19 Options for Where to Eat in Abilene on Monday
July 26, 2021
Hungry in Abilene on a Monday? We can help! Traditionally, many small businesses are closed on Mondays, but Abilene has 19 options for you! Locally-Owned Options: 1. Ike's Place Bar & Grill...
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5 Myths About Downtown Abilene
July 13, 2021
When you're alone and life is making you lonely You can always go - downtown. When you've got worries all the noise and the hurry Seems to help I know downtown.... ....So maybe I'll see you there...
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History of the Central Kansas Free Fair
July 6, 2021
The first Fair on record in Dickinson County was held October 18 & 19, 1870, in the James Bell meadow immediately south of the old Abilene City Dump. In 1879 the directors of the Dickinson...