2022 News Archive
World's Largest Belt Buckle Nearing Completion
Efforts are underway to construct the World's Largest Belt Buckle, a new roadside attraction, in Abilene. Local artist Jason Lahr of Fluters Creek Metal Works is constructing the buckle. Lahr is...
Iron Horse Trail Receives Grant
The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad recently received a nearly $50,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Recreational Trails Program for Phase 3 of the Iron Horse Trail....
Abilene CVB Wins Award
The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau received a Travel Industry Association of Kansas (TIAK) marketing award at the Kansas Tourism Conference in Wichita. Abilene received the Destination (...
Abilene businesses gear up for Pink Friday
Abilene businesses are gearing up for a new local shopping promotion ahead of the holiday season - Pink Friday. The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau says that “Shop Small First” is its message...
Heritage Homes Association Receives Grant
Thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Dickinson County, the Heritage Homes Association is preparing to celebrate and share Abilene’s historic properties in a new way. The grant,...
Cowboys, Calls, and Carousels – Dickinson Heritage Center
On a warm summer day we rolled into Abilene, Kansas. We arrived from the south, much like the cattle drives of old. The first destination on our itinerary was the Dickinson Heritage Center. This...
Get ready for holiday memory-making
The holidays are just around the corner, and holidays means welcoming back friends and relatives for visits. As I have gotten older, I have started to realize that very few of my most cherished...
14 Things to Do in Abilene, Kansas
When I’m planning to visit a new place, I love to leave a bit of my trip up to chance. Sure, I will always be an over zealous planner. But I also like to build some time into my schedule to explore,...
6 Ways to Experience the History of Abilene, Kansas
For a town of less than 7,000 people, Abilene, Kansas has some seriously big local history. From a presidential library and museum to more than 40 sites on the National Register of Historic Places,...
Autumn & Art + Abilene Oktoberfest
Kids are getting settled in for the school year and the weather seems to finally be heading toward fall. Families and community members across the state are feeling ready for some fall activities! We...
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The 8 Wonders Of Kansas, Explained
The Sunflower State offers up more than just its namesake. Here are the 8 wonders of Kansas that everyone should know about. Read more
Kansas for the win! Here are some great Fort Riley day trips
Kansas, right? If a PCS to Fort Riley has brought you and your family to Kansas, don’t fret! Contrary to that first impression, there’s a lot of fun to be had in the Sunflower State. First, Some...
10 Fascinating Facts About Wild Bill Hickok
Before this summer, I knew little about Wild Bill Hickok. Then, within just a few weeks, we visited three places within Kansas and Illinois that all shared Hickok stories—quite a coincidence. I...
Iconic Brookville Hotel restaurant in Abilene, Kansas, reopens under new ownership as Legacy Kansas
The Munson family has rebranded the restaurant and is showcasing its premium Angus beef Abilene, Kan.’s iconic Brookville Hotel restaurant recently reopened softly under new ownership and a new name...
Old Abilene Town Recalls Wild West Days
Abilene, Kansas, was the first of the cow towns in the Wild West. Today, Old Abilene Town recreates those days with buildings that simulate the 1870s Abilene and museums that tell the history of the...
9 Absolute Best Things to Do in Abilene KS
Abilene, Kansas is a small town with a big heart. It’s one of those places that you can’t help but fall in love with. The people are friendly, the food is delicious, and there’s always something to...
Former White House Communications Agency Members to Visit Abilene
The number of individuals who have the privilege of working with the President of the United States on a daily basis is rather limited. Even fewer are the number of people who can say their job was...
War and Peace – Eisenhower Presidential Library
Our trip to Abilene, Kansas would not be complete without a visit to the site that honors one of the most famous Kansans. The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Boyhood Home is a top destination for...
Cowboys & Chisholm Trail Tales In Abilene
Abilene, Kansas has its place in America’s Old West history: It’s the end of the Chisholm Trail, that led cattle from Texas to Kansas for years. It’s funny how the end of the trail was the start of...