Blog Posts
5 Tips to Promote Shopping at Your Business This Holiday Season
November 10, 2020
While 2020 has been tough on small retailers, there's still time to capitalize on the holiday season to meet your sales goals. 1. Host an Open House Whether in-person or virtually, make sure to...
Shop Small - All Season Long in Abilene, Kansas
November 10, 2020
Shop Small – All Season Long is the message the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau is sharing with shoppers. “While holiday activities may look different this year, the CVB is encouraging...
Concierge Shopping in Abilene
November 10, 2020
Concierge Shopping Imagine pairing the benefits of online shopping (shopping from the comfort and safety of your own home, on your own time) - with the benefits of shopping in-person (being able...
Can't-Miss Holiday Happenings in Abilene, Kansas!
October 28, 2020
The holiday season is right around the corner and Abilene businesses are already planning special events for their customers. 1. Cypress Bridge Candle Co Christmas Open House Event Sunday,...
5 Ways to Explore Abilene’s Cowboy Culture
October 7, 2020
Visit these sites to learn about life as a cowboy and Abilene’s Wild West history when millions of longhorn cattle were herded up the Chisholm Trail here from Texas to be shipped east by rail: 1....
5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Abilene!
September 29, 2020
Fall in love with Abilene! Enjoy the cooler temperatures and changing leaves with a visit to Abilene, Kansas! 1. Fall in love with Abilene… architecture! Abilene is named one of the Best Historic...
5 National Historic Places to See
September 17, 2020
Share lessons on Abilene history with your family by walking, biking, or driving by these five sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an official list of the country's...
5 Reasons to Get Outdoors
September 17, 2020
Autumn temperatures provide an incentive to get outdoors and Abilene offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the cooler weather: 1. Abilene Farmers’ Market Typically available are fresh...
5 Cool Signs You Need to See
September 16, 2020
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign. Whether you're driving the highway or downtown streets, signs are everywhere you look. Which signs catch your attention? Here are some of our Abilene favorites! 1....
5 Things You Need to Know About Visiting Abilene During the Pandemic
September 15, 2020
Abilene is open for business, and we welcome visitors! However, many travelers have questions about how to visit Abilene during the pandemic. While we do our best to share the latest information, it...
Bi-Centennial Plaques
August 17, 2020
Bi-Centennial Historical Marker Project In October 1977 one of the first actions taken by the Abilene Bicentennial Commission when it was appointed by the city of Abilene in 1975 was a decision to...
5 Reasons We Love the Historic Seelye Mansion
August 12, 2020
Named an “8 Wonders of Kansas – Architecture”, the Seelye Mansion is like a time capsule. Most of the home’s furnishings were purchased at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. The furnishings cost more...
5 Examples of Americana
June 30, 2020
Celebrate Independence Day by viewing these five sites that are excellent examples of Americana. 1. Eisenhower Park and Rose Garden Garden enthusiasts love the more than 50 varieties represented in...
5 More Historic Sites to Learn While Walking Tour
June 24, 2020
Share lessons on Abilene history with your family by walking, biking, or driving by these five sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an official list of the country's...
Abilene Named Best Historic Small Town Finalist
June 1, 2020
Abilene Does It Again! For the second year in a row, Abilene is named as a finalist for USA Today’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Best Historic Small Town contest. “We are excited to be named as a finalist...
Top 5 Memorable Moments in Drover’s Cottage History
May 22, 2020
As construction crews dig deep into the pages of history, secrets of the Drover’s Cottage are unveiled. The new courthouse addition is being constructed in the former location of the famous hotel....
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Explore Ike Sites in Abilene!
May 18, 2020
"The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene." Dwight D. Eisenhower June 22, 1945 *Special thanks to Abilene researcher, Nanc Scholl for adding to our list! 1. EISENHOWER...
5 More Historic Buildings to Learn While Walking Tour
May 13, 2020
Share more lessons on Abilene history with your family by walking, biking, or driving by these five sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an official list of the country'...