2024 News Archive
Abilene Named Top 10 True Western Town
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....
Abilene Welcomes New Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Former Property Rebranded
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...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for "Abilene Celebrates America 250!" Mural
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...
Like Ike in Abilene
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-...
10 Kansas Wacky Roadside Wonders Worth Pulling Over For
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...
Chisholm Trail Days celebrates Abilene’s Wild West Heritage Aug. 30-31
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
Killer Kids of the Civil War
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...
Best Things to Do in Abilene, Kansas
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’...
Abilene to Particiapte in Love, Kansas Campaign
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...
Looking for a summer trip before school? These 7 Kansas sites are a drive away.
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...
Brendan Fraser To Star As Dwight D. Eisenhower In D-Day Movie ‘Pressure’ About The Historic Normandy Landings
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
21 best things to do when you visit Abilene, Kansas
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...
Exploring the Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
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...
A Kansas Road Trip Through the Scenic Flint Hills
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...
Lunching with the granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
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...
Abilene's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Eisenhower Park
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...
Take a Tour
Rural Kansas train depots reimagined as museums and businesses open to the public. Read more
Dickinson County Garden Guild Public Tours Coming This Saturday
Celebrate some of Abilene and Dickinson County’s most beautiful and meticulously maintained gardens! On Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Dickinson County Garden Guild invites you...
Largest 'I Like Ike' Button unveiled
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,...