Blog Posts
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....
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'...
Explore Brown Memorial Park and Waterfalls in Abilene, Kansas!
May 1, 2020
Social distancing doesn't mean you can't explore the outdoors and what better place to visit than Brown Memorial Park in Abilene, Kansas! Where is Brown Memorial Park? The map below will direct...
5 Historic Downtown Buildings to Explore
April 28, 2020
Share lessons on Abilene history with your family by walking, biking, or driving by these five sites downtown that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, an official list of the...
American Flags Arriving Soon!
April 16, 2020
Visitors to Abilene frequently comment on the beautiful American flags lining Buckeye Avenue and NW 3rd Street. The American flags are one of the many wonderful attributes that make our community...
Word Scramble
April 14, 2020
If Crossword Puzzles are too challenging, try your hand at a Word Scramble! Shop Abilene Word Scramble
Crossword Puzzles
April 6, 2020
Need something to occupy and challenge your mind? We're launching a series of Abilene crossword puzzles! Puzzle #1 Puzzle #2 Puzzle #3 Puzzle #4 Puzzle #5
Abilene Entertainment
April 6, 2020
Bored? Check out these great Abilene games and activities to keep you entertained! We appreciate you're practicing social distancing and hope to see you again very soon. Crossword Puzzles Puzzles...
Abilene Postcards
March 25, 2020
Spread some cheer by sending Abilene postcards to your friends and family! Simply download, print, personalize and mail. Greetings From Abilene, KS Abilene, KS Postage Stamp Mural Eisenhower...
5 Ways to Help Small Businesses Survive the Coronavirus
March 16, 2020
Support your local businesses by following these 5 tips! 1. Buy Gift Cards Many local businesses, including Abilene's Victorian Inn Bed and Breakfast and the Engle House Bed and Breakfast, offer...
10 Boutiques You Must Visit With Your Girlfriends
March 11, 2020
Downtown Abilene retailers are uniting for an Abilene Boutique Crawl on Thursday, September 3 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm complete with shopping, drinks, discounts and fun! However, you don't have to wait...
5 More Works of Art for a Spring Break Scavenger Hunt
February 27, 2020
1. Hand-carved Carousel, Heritage Center The turn-of-the-century carousel features wooden horses and chariots elaborately hand-carved by skilled German artists. Be sure to take it for a ride!...
5 Works of Art for a Spring Break Scavenger Hunt
February 27, 2020
A Scavenger Hunt is a great way to let the kids burn off some energy and enjoy the fresh air during Spring Break while searching for artwork. Spend a day in Abilene hunting for these five that are...