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Abilene Named Finalist for USA TODAY's Best Historic Small Town — Again!

By Abilene CVB on March 3, 2025

For the seventh consecutive year, USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice contest has named Abilene a finalist for Best Historic Small Town! This national recognition highlights Abilene as one of the...

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Abilene Named Top 10 True Western Town

By KSAL on December 19, 2024

Abilene continues to reign as a must-visit destination for Western history buffs and enthusiasts, earning the #7 spot as one of the Top 10 True Western Towns of the Year by True West Magazine....

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Abilene Welcomes New Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Former Property Rebranded

November 22, 2024

Abilene's new Holiday Inn Express & Suites opened its doors Thursday evening, offering travelers a modern and convenient place to stay along Kansas I-70. The four-story, 65-room property features...

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for "Abilene Celebrates America 250!" Mural

By JC Post on August 29, 2024

Abilene community partners have announced that the ribbon cutting for the "Abilene Celebrates America 250!" mural will take place on Thursday, August 29, at 5 p.m. at the General Dwight D. Eisenhower...

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Like Ike in Abilene

By Lisa Morales - North America Travel on August 26, 2024

Abilene, Kansas. History comes alive at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas. In fact, Abilene is as proud to be “Ike’s” home as he was to be from this Mid-...

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10 Kansas Wacky Roadside Wonders Worth Pulling Over For

By One Delightful Life on August 26, 2024

Kansas curiosities—the mega-huge things—the quirky roadside attractions capture our gaze and make us ask, “Why?” The Sunflower State is home to numerous picture-worthy wonders, and these ten...

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Chisholm Trail Days celebrates Abilene’s Wild West Heritage Aug. 30-31

By Salina Post on August 25, 2024

Abilene, recognized as one of the Top 10 True Western Towns in America, will host its annual Chisholm Trail Days on August 30-31, 2024, at the historic Old Abilene Town. Read more

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Killer Kids of the Civil War

By True West Magazine on August 12, 2024

Close to a half million boys under the age of 18 were involved in both the Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Some historians believe as many as 100,000 Union soldiers were 15 years...

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Best Things to Do in Abilene, Kansas

By Everyday Outdoor Family on August 8, 2024

If you’re looking for a great day trip from Kansas City or a weekend stop along I-70, then you need to plan a trip to Abilene! There are so many things to do in Abilene, Kansas–from seeing the World’...

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Abilene to Particiapte in Love, Kansas Campaign

By KCLY News on July 25, 2024

Abilene, Kansas, has been chosen as one of fifty communities across the state to participate in the Kansas Department of Commerce’s national campaign aimed at attracting and retaining talent. This...

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Looking for a summer trip before school? These 7 Kansas sites are a drive away.

By CJ Online on July 24, 2024

Summer vacation is almost over, with Topeka-area schools resuming classes in mid-August. But there's still time to take a quick trip to somewhere within driving distance in Kansas. Following are...

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Brendan Fraser To Star As Dwight D. Eisenhower In D-Day Movie ‘Pressure’ About The Historic Normandy Landings

By Deadline on July 22, 2024

Oscar winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale) has been set to play Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower in Working Title and Studiocanal‘s upcoming D-Day movie Pressure. Read more

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Kansas Tourism – Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library

By Good Day Kansas on July 19, 2024

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21 best things to do when you visit Abilene, Kansas

By Roxie on the Road on July 17, 2024

Abilene, Kansas, calls itself “The Cowtown That Raised a President,” Dwight Eisenhower. Abilene preserves its Wild West and White House history with a friendly Kansas welcome and world-class museums...

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Exploring the Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

By Kathleen Wells - World Foodprints on July 16, 2024

I was way too young to vote when I saw my first “I Like Ike” button. It seemed almost everyone liked former President Dwight Eisenhower. He led the allied armies, planned the Normandy Invasion, and...

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A Kansas Road Trip Through the Scenic Flint Hills

By Wherever I May Roam on July 14, 2024

Ready for a road trip that combines history, natural beauty, and a touch of adventure? The Flint Hills of Kansas offers a unique and picturesque escape perfect for travel enthusiasts and road...

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Lunching with the granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower

By The Bike Writer on July 9, 2024

One goal of the tour was to visit the Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, KS, and the other was to knock one more Presidential Museum off my bucket list. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Museum is in...

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Abilene's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Eisenhower Park

By Salina Post on July 3, 2024

Get ready for a star-spangled celebration as Abilene invites everyone to an Old-Fashioned Fourth of July event at Eisenhower Park this Thursday. The family-friendly celebration is packed with...

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Take a Tour

By Kansas Country Living on July 1, 2024

Rural Kansas train depots reimagined as museums and businesses open to the public. Read more

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Largest 'I Like Ike' Button unveiled

By Abilene Reflector-Chronicle on June 24, 2024

People stood alongside the curb of N. Spruce Street across from the Little Ike Park parking lot waiting in anticipation for the unveiling of the World’s Largest I Like Ike Button. Unveiled June 21,...

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