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We love to share positive stories about our five-star community!
Check out some of our favorites:
- Best U.S. Small Town by TravelAwaits (2021)
- #2 Best Historic Small Town by USA Today (2020)
- Coolest Small Town in Kansas by Far and Wide (2020)
- Most Beautiful Small Town in Kansas by House Beautiful magazine (2020)
- #8 Best Historic Small Town by USA Today (2019)
- #1 True Western Town of the Year by TrueWest magazine (2018)
- Best Weekend Getaway by KANSAS! magazine (2018)
Keep checking back as we continue to populate this list!
Abilene’s Man with a Star
James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok gets his likeness everywhere in Abilene, Kansas, where he served as lawman in 1871. But his predecessor, Thomas James Smith, while not completely forgotten, is...
11 Best Chocolate Shops In The Midwest
The best part of any trip may be the sweet treats you take home as gifts or to enjoy later as a remembrance of the good time you had. When my wife and I travel, either for business or on vacation, we...
9 of the Best Places to Visit in Kansas
Under the impression that there isn’t much to see in Kansas? Think again, because there are a number of great places to visit, including these. Abilene Located at the end of the historic Chisholm...
The U.S. Small Towns Bursting With Charm You Need To Visit In 2021
While some say that good things come in small packages, these small towns reveal that this age-old adage can -- at times -- be wrong. In fact, it should be said that great things come in small...
Need a post quarantine adventure? Consider Kansas.
Are you ready to travel again, safely? The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has 21 suggestions for 2021. “Take this opportunity to explore your own state,” Tourism Director...
The Magically Charming Mr. K’s Farmhouse Restaurant In Kansas Is A Must-Try
Grab your bucket lists, and mark down this area for the future. It’s restaurant time, and we’re always hungry for whatever Mr. K’s Farmhouse is cooking up. This beautiful building is a restaurant...
Abilene, Kansas – Queen of the Cowtowns
Located on the Smoky Hill River’s north bank, about 95 miles west of Topeka, Kansas, Abilene is the county seat and largest city of Dickinson County. Though best known as the Queen of Kansas Cowtowns...
Feast On Hometown Eats Done Right At Joe Snuffy’s Cafe In Kansas
Have you ever been in the Abilene area and needed somewhere to stop and eat on your travels? Well, we’ve got a great option for anyone hungry for breakfast or lunch. Have hometown eats done right at...
Midwest Travel Network Award Winners
We love celebrating our Midwest Travel Network friends, but in December, our friends celebrated us! The Midwest Travel Network named Visit Abilene Kansas the Best Social Media Campaign (Destination)...
Take A Seat And Enjoy A Fresh Homemade Meal At M&R Grill In Kansas
When traveling, we always carry a list of places we’d like to try from the town we’re traveling to or through. If you’re in the neighborhood and need a bite to eat, there’s a great choice of...
The coolest little town in every state
Don't limit your travel bucket list When it comes time to pick your next travel destination, some of the more common cities might top your list. New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle — these...
Best Wild West Show
Thanks to True West Magazine editors for naming Old Abilene Town as the 2021 Best Wild West Show in their "Best of the West Collector's Edition" issue (January 2021).
This pandemic survival story brought to you by telegenic siblings and their mom in Abilene
What’s the smell of a Kansas sunset? “It’s like a tart, sweet candy,” says Meghan Adams. “If you can taste a sunset, that’s what it would be.” Technically, it’s a combination of orange, pineapple,...
General Eisenhower’s 5-Star Holiday Eggnog
Before he commanded the liberation of Europe and led the nation through the height of the Cold War, Dwight D. Eisenhower grew up with traditional Midwestern tastes. In England, commanding forces that...
Shop Small - All Season Long
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...
Kansas Winter Roadtrip Ideas
The itch to travel doesn’t hibernate. Cooler weather keeps us indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and explore during the cooler seasons. Take advantage of the sunny days and hit the...
The Oprah Magazine Named Abilene Kansas As A Charming Small Town For Traveling
Thanks to The Oprah Magazine, we expect plenty of visitors to this beautiful Kansas town in the near future. If you live here in Kansas, make sure to visit soon so you don’t miss out on all the fun!...
Americana, Street Art and Angel Wings in Abilene, Kansas
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "Americana" as "materials concerning or characteristic of America, its civilization, or its culture. Broadly: things typical of America." They could just as...
Industry Recognizes Excellence in Kansas Tourism Marketing
The Travel Association of Kansas (TIAK) announced yesterday the winners of this year’s Marketing Awards during the virtual 2020 Kansas Tourism Conference. The TIAK Marketing Awards are chosen...
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Explore the Kansas Cowtown of Abilene
Historical and authentic experiences are yours in Abilene, Kansas. What was once a major shipping point for cattle trade is now a bustling small town with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Abilene is...