Blog Posts
Good News from Abilene, Kansas!
May 13, 2022
April showers bring May recognition, grants, events and visitors Last week’s National Travel and Tourism Week marked the jumpstart to many big things happening in Abilene. “We have so much good...
Celebrate Ag Month in Abilene
March 22, 2022
"You know, farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field." - Dwight D. Eisenhower March is Kansas Ag Month, and Abilene has several events...
10 Spring Events You Won't Want to Miss!
March 1, 2022
The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and event planners are busy coordinating these ten awesome spring events you won't want to miss! 1. Ida Stover Eisenhower Quilt Show March 16-18 and...
6 Ways to Spend a Saturday in Abilene
March 1, 2022
With warmer weather and vaccinations increasing, more and more people are excited about a change of scenery. Enter: Travel. Accessible via Ike's Interstate System - Kansas I-70 - and Kansas Highway...
5 Bus-Friendly Stops You Must Visit
February 23, 2022
While bus travel may be changing, there are still plenty of great stops for tour busses and groups in Abilene! Check out our list of 5 Bus-Friendly Stops You Must Visit! 1. Historic Seelye...
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Celebrating Saving Seelye
February 23, 2022
1. Did you know? In February 1982, Terry Tietjens and his brother Jerry purchased the Historic Seelye Mansion. Can you imagine what would have happened to this incredible mansion, its contents and...
4 Exciting Investments in Abilene to Watch
February 14, 2022
It's a great day in Abilene, and we're looking forward to an exciting year of construction! Here are four exciting projects to watch in 2022: 1. JRI Hospitality Renovates The Farmhouse The...
Calling All Quilt Lovers
February 2, 2022
If you love all things quilts, make sure to add March 26-27, 2022, to your calendar to visit Abilene, Kansas. From shopping for the latest quilt supplies to seeing century-old quilts or following the...
For the Love of Art – North Central Kansas Road Trip
January 26, 2022
Abilene, Kansas, located along Eisenhower’s Interstate 70 in North Central, Kansas is home to a great arts scene. From murals of all types and sizes to traditional and innovative statues and, of...
5 Ways to Celebrate Kansas Day in Abilene in 2022
January 26, 2022
"If I went west, I think I would go to Kansas." - Abraham Lincoln The first load of cattle left Abilene in 1867. Ten years later, Kansas Day was born in Paola, Kansas in 1877. Kansas Day is...
100-Mile Road Trip: Abilene to Alma
January 6, 2022
Tossed n Sauced Pizza in Abilene, Kansas, is known for its 100-mile pie, but do you know what else we love? A 100-mile road trip through rural Kansas and the Flint Hills! So hop off Kansas I-70,...
Beyond The Back Door: 3 Things to See at the Dickinson County Heritage Center
December 13, 2021
The Dickinson County Heritage Center is full of relics from days gone by and stories of famous former residents, but did you know there's more beyond the back door? Check out our list Beyond The Back...
3 Fun Experiences to Give this Holiday Season
December 7, 2021
If you're struggling to find the perfect gift to give, we've got you covered. This holiday season, give the gift of experiences. Here are three fun experiences to give this holiday season that your...
7 Positive Stories from 2021
December 6, 2021
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. While the COVID-19 pandemic affected tourism worldwide, the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau continued to make great strides in marketing...
Four Things You Absolutely Must See and Do Before Christmas!
December 6, 2021
While Abilene's Cowboy Christmas is over, there are still plenty of great holiday activities to share with your friends and loved ones. Here's our list of four things you absolutely must see and do...
7 Things You Need to Know About a Cowtown Christmas in Abilene, Kansas
November 29, 2021
Abilene is the place to be December 4-5, 2021, and residents, businesses, and organizations are busy preparing to welcome visitors. Here are seven things you need to know about a Cowtown Christmas...
2022 American Flag Sponsorships
November 2, 2021
Dear Abilene Area Business/Resident/Organization: Visitors to Abilene frequently comment on the beautiful American flags lining Buckeye Avenue and NW 3rd Street. The American flags are one of the...
Cowtown Christmas Light Showdown
November 2, 2021
Winners: 1st Place - Jarda Sutton - 1205 W 1st 2nd Place - Melissa Reynolds - 1003 N Walnut 3rd Place - Emily Engle - 103 NW 16th St Mayor's Choice - Billy Hansen - 1006 Spruceway St Mayor'...
Shop Small First
November 2, 2021
We've all heard of Black Friday, American Express Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, but what about Pink Friday? Pink Friday is a small business spin on the traditional Black...
44th Heritage Homes Association's Homes for the Holidays Tour
October 27, 2021
Saturday, December 4 from 4-8 pm Sunday, December 5 from 1-5 pm From a reimagined former school to a downtown upper story apartment and AirBNB, to beautifully restored and decorated homes on...