2018 News Archive
8 Reasons to Hang Your Hat in Abilene, Kansas
If you’ve ever driven across Kansas on I-70, the interstate that bisects Kansas from Kansas City to Colorado, you at least got a glimpse of Abilene. Located roughly halfway between Kansas City and...
Cedar Street Market Antiques seeks bigger role for downtown Abilene, Kansas, shopping
Opened in 2015, Cedar Street Market Antiques occupies the former United Utilities building in the Downtown Historic District. More than 100 buildings – built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries...
Celebrating the holidays in Abilene, Kansas
Abilene enjoys the holiday season. From Seelye Mansion decorating its 25 rooms to people showcasing their homes, Abilene is a fun place to celebrate the season. Seelye Mansion A must-see attraction...
Exploring Abilene beyond Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower loved calling Abilene his hometown. The Kansas city reciprocated its affection for the man who would go on to become a five-star general, head the D-Day invasion of Europe that...
Hot Shopping Spots in the Midwest
Shopping is popular with many at all times of the year. From holiday shopping to shopping local, there is always a place to shop that you will want to call yours. These hot shopping spots in the...
Visiting Abilene, Kansas Needs To Be On Your Radar – Here’s Why You’ll Love Abilene, Kansas
Just when I thought my heart couldn’t love the state of Kansas any more, we were introduced to the town of Abilene, Kansas. I’m always on the hunt for a town that is hidden full of treasures and...
5 Sweet Reasons to Stop at Russell Stover Chocolates in Abilene, Kansas
Made in the “Candy Kitchen” on site, Russell Stover Chocolates in Abilene, Kansas, offers more than boxes of chocolates. Here are five sweet reasons to stop in for a visit… Read more
Abilene's Victorian Inn: Abilene,KS
The Victorian Inn in Abilene, Kansas offers a delightful B & B experience, unlike any other. Owners, Adrian and Jay, were recently awarded the Kansas Hotelier of the year award, and rightfully so...
Art in Abilene – Kansas Murals in America’s Heartland
It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. When it comes to murals, these large format, public art masterpieces can help share centuries of history in a very powerful way. Here’s a guide to...
Bucket List: Seelye Mansion Christmas Tour
The Seelye Mansion Christmas Tour is an experience you need to place high on your bucket list. I had visited this beautiful mansion during the heat of summer and knew that I needed to plan a return...
See the USA: Visit Kansas, the Sunflower State
If the word “Kansas” conjures up images of tallgrass prairies and herds of bison, fair enough. My home state certainly provides the stereotypical scenery that inspired its state song, Home on the...
5 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF ABILENE, KANSAS
For a town of less than 7,000 people, Abilene, Kansas has some seriously big local history. From a presidential library and museum to more than 40 sites on the National Register of Historic Places,...
9 Stops Everyone Must Make Along Kansas’s Fried Chicken Trail
Do you ever get a hankering for the crispy, juicy creation that is fried chicken? We’re back with a new and improved fried chicken trail that hits all the best places and a couple new restaurants on...
7 Little Known Museums In Kansas Where Admission Is Free
There are a lot of informational places around Kansas where you can truly learn about every era we’ve been through. Over the years, museums have popped up just about everywhere, each telling its own...
War and Peace – Eisenhower Presidential Library
Our trip to Abilene, Kansas would not be complete without a visit to the site that honors one of the most famous Kansans. The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Boyhood Home is a top destination for...
The Quick and The Dead – Old Abilene Town
There is something engrossing about seeing history come to life. At Old Abilene Town visitors have the chance to witness this happen each weekend during the summer. This place is family friendly and...
All Aboard The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad
Growing up neither of us had much opportunity to travel by train. The heyday of this mode of transportation had passed and most families navigated the countryside by automobile. Recently, we had the...
Ride The Rails Through The Kansas Countryside On The Historic Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
What could be more calming for a Kansan than enjoying a scenic ride through our beautiful state? One full of history, of course! The only way we could make it better is by traveling by train. There...
My Top 10 Recommendations for Summer Travel
The summer travel season is upon us and I’m sharing my top 10 list of where I think you should go. I often hear people say that they can’t afford to travel or they don’t want to go somewhere...
The Truth about Wild Bill
Like most Old West icons, gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok is shrouded in myths. He likely started many of them. A teller of tall windies, he was quoted as saying, “I would be willing to take my oath...