Abilene Tourism Attractions Benefit from Sunflower Summer Program

By KCLY on June 4, 2024

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Kansas Tourism’s Sunflower Summer Program is in full swing, and Abilene tourism attractions are thriving thanks to this popular initiative.

“The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad has already moved 360 Sunflower Summer riders on our Flint Hills Express excursion trains during the first two weeks,” said General Manager Ross Boelling. “That’s a 48% bump in ridership already. We love it! It’s very easy and convenient for folks to use, and it’s bringing a significant number of additional riders and revenue to the railroad.” He concluded, “Who wouldn’t like to take an enjoyable (and free) ride on the official Kansas Heritage Railroad?”

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