2023 News Archive
20 CITIES IN KANSAS
The state of Kansas is a Midwest destination that’s a hidden gem when it comes to tourism. First-time visitors to the Sunflower State are often drawn to the larger cities in Kansas, such as Wichita...
Weird West Texas: How these cities and towns got their unique names
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes its share of oddities. And West Texas is no anomaly with its large share of towns and cities with peculiar names. Some whimsical, some...
Not-to-miss small-town Midwest (and more) 4th of July celebrations
Small town, America. You’ve gotta love their celebrations! Midwest small towns proudly show the world their patriotic spirit. If you haven’t already, put one of the following small-town Midwest 4th...
Must-See Big Steam for Summer 2023
Summer has arrived, and so has the busy season for museums and tourist railroads! Mainline steam excursions were once a flourishing tradition around this time. While this summer’s schedule is...
List of ‘best small towns to visit’ includes 2 in Kansas
Two historic Kansas towns have landed a spot on the TravelAwaits’ “Best Small Towns to Visit in the U.S.” list. This list is decided by the site’s leaders for the Best of Travel Awards. Read more
Ten small towns in Kansas to include on your summer road trip in the Sunflower State
With the warmer months of the year approaching, and summer vacation plans afoot, it can be hard to narrow down the best way to spend time with friends and loved ones. One way to celebrate a much-...
Two of the best small towns to visit in the U.S. are in Kansas, says new national list
Some of Kansas’ hidden gems are having a moment in the limelight. Travel Awaits, a travel website highlighting small towns and unique experiences, named two Kansas towns on its list of 14 best small...
Road trip! One tank is all you need to visit these tiny towns in Missouri and Kansas
The village of Arrow Rock, roughly 100 miles east of Kansas City, boasts a population of 62, but it has more to offer visitors than most towns 10 times its size. Make that 100 times its size. The...
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Abilene, Kansas voted best small town to visit in the USA
TravelAwaits readers voted for the top 14 small towns to visit in the United States and Abilene came in at number one. The Eisenhower Presidential Library, museum and the house he grew up in along...
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Two of the best small towns to visit in the U.S. are in Kansas, says new national list
Some of Kansas’ hidden gems are having a moment in the limelight. Travel Awaits, a travel website highlighting small towns and unique experiences, named two Kansas towns on its list of 14 best small...
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Abilene again named Best Small Town to Visit in the US
Abilene has once again been named the Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S. For the third consecutive year, TravelAwaits readers gave Abilene that designation in the Best of Travel Awards. "Abilene...
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Abilene Retains Title as “Best Small Town to Visit" and Lindsborg Makes Top 5
Abilene has earned the title of “Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S.” by TravelAwaits - for the third year in a row. The Dickinson County town is famous as the boyhood home of President Dwight D....
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Abilene, Kansas voted best small town to visit in the USA
Abilene, Kansas home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, has been voted the best small town to visit in the Best of Travels Awards for the 3rd year in a row. TravelAwaits readers voted for the top 14...
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Reigning “Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S.” champion Abilene, Kansas, reclaims title
Abilene, a small town in central Kansas famous for its historic role as former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s hometown, earned the title of “Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S.” by TravelAwaits...
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Abilene, Kansas voted best small town to visit in the USA
Abilene, Kansas home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, has been voted the best small town to visit in the Best of Travels Awards for the 3rd year in a row. TravelAwaits readers voted for the top 14...
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14 Best Small Towns To Visit In The U.S.
Growing up in a town whose population fluctuated between 650–700 residents, I appreciate the charm, simplicity, and friendly no-nonsense spirit a small town offers. While the only things drawing...
Great-great-grandson of Abilene founders visits, weds
This weekend as many families venture out to decorate graves in honor of Memorial Day, one family is celebrating its heritage in a different fashion. The great-great-grandson of Abilene founders...
9 Of The Friendliest Towns In Kansas
America's Heartland is as famous for its vast fields of corn and soybeans—as it is for its friendly, open-hearted, and down-to-earth residents. Kansas, particularly, often receives mentions for being...
Unique places perfect for a quick Kansas road trip
Summer is right around the corner. Memorial Day weekend typically marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season, and AAA of Kansas predicts this year will be the third busiest on record....
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The Best Small Towns Across America
Kansas: Abilene Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “the proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene,” which the town proudly has displayed on their official website. There is...