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We love to share positive stories about our five-star community!
Check out some of our favorites:
- Best Promotion of a Historic Place by True West Magazine (2023)
- Destination of the Year by Midwest Travel Network (2022)
- #2 Best Historic Small Town by USA TODAY (2022)
- #1 Favorite U.S. Small Town by TravelAwaits (2022)
- #1 Friendliest U.S. Small Town by TravelAwaits (2022)
- Best Promotion of a Historic Place by TrueWest magazine (2022)
- #4 Best Historic Small Town by USA TODAY (2021)
- Best U.S. Small Town by TravelAwaits (2021)
- #2 Best Historic Small Town by USA TODAY (2020)
- Coolest Small Town in Kansas by Far and Wide (2020)
- Most Beautiful Small Town in Kansas by House Beautiful magazine (2020)
- #8 Best Historic Small Town by USA TODAY (2019)
- #1 True Western Town of the Year by TrueWest magazine (2018)
- Best Weekend Getaway by KANSAS! magazine (2018)
Keep checking back as we continue to populate this list!
Kansas town named finalist in best historic small town contest
Abilene will have another shot at being named the best historic small town in 2023. USA Today’s 2023 Reader’s Choice Best Historic Small Town content includes the town of Abilene for the fifth year...
Kansas town named finalist in best historic small town contest
Abilene, Kansas, will have another shot at being named as the best historic small town in 2023. USA Today’s 2023 Reader’s Choice Best Historic Small Town content includes the town of Abilene for the...
Abilene a finalist for Best Historic Small Town for 5th year in a row; vote now
For the fifth year in a row, Abilene is a finalist in USA Today's 2023 Readers' Choice Best Historic Small Town contest. "This is so exciting," said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention and...
Abilene named one of Best True West Towns, Historic Small Towns
The City of Abilene has been named one of the Best True West Towns of the year and has been named as a finalist in USA Today’s Best Historic Small Town contest. For the fifth year in a row, the ...
Abilene Does It, Again!
For the fifth year in a row, Abilene is a finalist in USA Today's 2023 Readers' Choice Best Historic Small Town contest. "This is so exciting," said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention and...
20 Charming Small Towns To Visit In 2023
There’s something magical about spending time in a small town. The pace of life slows down and you’re able to relax and soak in the atmosphere around you. Our writers were busy seeking out and...
Midwest Travel Network Award Winners
Each year at our annual conference we recognize those that have gone the extra mile. Members of the Midwest Travel Network have the opportunity to nominate those that they think are deserving of the...
Visit These 12 Incredible Charming Small Towns In Kansas, One For Each Month Of The Year
There are so many great small towns in Kansas that are worth a visit. If your New Year’s resolution is to head out and explore the Sunflower State, we’ve got just the mission for you! How about...
Abilene unveils world’s largest belt buckle
At 19 feet 10 1/2 inches wide and 13 feet 11 1/4 inches tall (not including the frame), Abilene, Kansas is now home to the World’s Largest Belt Buckle. Unveiled Wednesday at noon at Eisenhower Park,...
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World’s Largest Belt Buckle Unveiled
The world’s largest belt buckle has been unveiled. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, at 19 feet 10 ½ inches wide and 13 feet 11 ¼ inches tall (not including the frame),...
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Abilene unveils world’s largest belt buckle Wednesday
At 19 feet 10 ½ inches wide and 13 feet 11 ¼ inches tall (not including the frame), the World’s Largest Belt Buckle is now at home in Abilene. Unveiled Wednesday at noon at Eisenhower Park, the...
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Kansas town now holds new world record
After months of waiting, the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is showing off the newest World’s Largest Belt Buckle. The belt buckle comes in at 19 feet, 10.5 inches wide and 13 feet, 11.25...
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Abilene unveils world’s largest belt buckle
Abilene, Kansas is now home to the World’s Largest Belt Buckle. The buckle stands At 19 feet 10 ½ inches wide and 13 feet 11 ¼ inches tall, not including the frame. It was unveiled Wednesday at...
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New World’s Largest Belt Buckle unveiled in Kansas
The town of Abilene has yet another claim to fame. After months of waiting, the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is showing off the newest World’s Largest Belt Buckle. The belt buckle comes...
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World's Largest Things in Kansas
Explore the World’s Largest Things in Kansas Scattered throughout Kansas, 18 World’s Largest Things will astound you. The colossal world-record holders range from a gigantic grain elevator to a huge...
Abilene Named Best Promotion of a Historic Place for Second Year in a Row
Last year, True West Magazine editors selected Abilene as the winner in their "Best Promotion of a Historic Place" category. This year, Abilene is the Readers' Choice winner for this category. The...
Abilene to host 45th Annual Homes for the Holidays Tour
The city of Abilene will be merry and bright this weekend, especially with the 45th Annual Homes for the Holidays Tour. Julie Roller and Sabrina Holland with the Heritage Homes Association stopped...
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Abilene Homes for the Holidays Tour set for Dec. 3-4
From homes with connections to C.L. Brown, C.H. Lebold, bank presidents, WWII Veterans and immigrants to a special farmhouse and growing church, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Heritage Homes...
10 Small Towns with Big Midwestern Charm
Big cities have their appeal with a plethora of fine dining restaurants and high-dollar museums, but there's something about a small town that charms like nothing else. From picture-perfect main...
12 Nights of Kansas Christmas
The song “12 Days of Christmas” tells a fabulous gift list that “my true love gave to me.” Instead of “a partridge in a pear tree,” this list explains 12 fabulous Kansas Christmas communities to...