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Check out some of our favorites:
- Best Small Towns to Visit by Smithsonian magazine
- Best Historic Small Town by USA Today
- True Western Town of the Year by TrueWest magazine
- Best Weekend Getaway by KANSAS! magazine
- Most Beautiful Town in Kansas by House Beautiful magazine
Keep checking back as we continue to populate this list!
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...
Eisenhower Memorial to be dedicated in May
Twenty-one years into the making, the dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Memorial is planned for 2 p.m. May 8 in Washington D.C. on the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The memorial was...
Kansas Bucket List 2020
Happy new year, Kansas Explorers! Have you put your Kansas adventure bucket list together yet? Here's the list for Kansas Explorer's #2 and #36. See you on the road! Read more
Where to Eat on New Year's Day
Whether you're visiting, passing by, or don't want to cook, here are a few suggestions for where to eat in Abilene on New Year's Day: 1. M&R Grill Known for their Southwest Chicken Salad,...
The Best Things I Ate in 2019: A Culinary Diary of My Travels
Each year I look forward to reflecting on the best dishes I had of the entire year. What a great job I have getting to try so many amazing foods and drinks, not only around the country, but around...
9 Can’t-Miss Restaurants You Need To Add To Your Kansas Road Trip Checklist
If you’ve got a long drive from one side of Kansas to the other, you may be a little overwhelmed with meal choices, especially along I-70. We’ve picked out 9 of our favorite restaurants along this...
The Best Small Town to Live in, in Every U.S. State
There’s something universally alluring about a small town like “Gilmore Girls”’ Stars Hollow. The coffee shop owner knows your order, your name, and if you’re having a bad day. There’s no traffic. It...
The Prettiest Town in Every State
In terms of size, the United States is the fourth-largest country in the world. It spans 2,800 miles east to west, and includes Arctic, tropical, alpine and desert climates. It’s also a melting pot...
Open Since 1870, Brookville Hotel Has Been Serving Chicken Dinners In Kansas Longer Than Any Other Restaurant
Chicken dinners in Kansas aren’t something new to us, but that’s because places like the Brookville Hotel have been serving them for over 100 years. To have customers for this long, you’re definitely...
11 Best Day Trips from Kansas City
While Kansas City offers lots to do with a wide range of cultural attractions, parks and more, there are lots of great day trips within just a few hours to consider. You’ll find everything from...
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