Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum
 
Abilene's Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home is featured in the November/ December 2018 edition of Select Traveler.

"The new exhibit plan is frankly quite beautiful, but quite emotional also," said Dawn Hammatt, director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. "We get to use all these new educational concepts, new to the museum field, about how people learn and what people learn to tell this amazing story about these two people, both Eisenhower and his lovely bride, Mamie."

10 Things to Do in Abilene, Kansas
 
Thanks to Olio in Iowa for sharing 10 Things to Do in Abilene, Kansas!

Buy Gas in Abilene!
 
Traveling? Not only is Abilene a great place to live, work and visit, it's also a great place to buy gas!

Throwback Thursday
 
The Salina Journal
February 13, 1959
5 Star Reviews - Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum
 
Interesting to see the history of Greyhound racing in American

The Greyhound museum gives a fascinating view of greyhound racing in America. It wad amazing to see the size of the crowds at greyhound racing events in the past. It was also great that they have retired greyhound lazing on site that you can pat. (We ended up adopting a retired greyhound when we returned from our trip)

Sydney, Australia 





Celebrate the Holiday Season in Abilene!

The Holiday Season will be here before we know it. Make plans now to spend a weekend in Abilene!
December 1 & 2, 2018

Questions about the 2018 Holiday Homes Tour, Night of Christmas Magic or other events this weekend? Read the special edition of the Abilene Tourism Advocate highlighting all of the holiday activities in our community this weekend!

 
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Seelye Mansion Holiday Tours

Abilene's historic Seelye Mansion is exceptionally beautiful during the holiday season.

Tours Daily!

Monday-Saturday 
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m



Not Another Christmas Letter! The Musical

Not Another Christmas Letter!
The Musical
November 30 - December 9

It's that time of year again! Time to spend your loved ones an overly-positive, possibly embellished, and definitely cherry-picked rundown of your year! Featuring a score written by Wichita Native Laura Bergquist, Not Another Christmas Letter! The  Musical finds the laughter and music within all of our holiday traditions.

Rated G

Showtimes:
Friday, November 30 - 7:30 P.M. (followed by Afterglow)
Saturday, December 1 - 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, December 2 - 2:00 P.M.

Tuesday, December 4 -  2:00 P.M.
Wednesday, December 5 - 2:00 P.M.
Thursday, December 6 - 7:30 P.M.
Friday, December 7 - 7:30 P.M. (followed by Cabaret)
Saturday, December 8 - 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, December 9 - 2:00 P.M.

Christmas Lights Tour 

Join the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad for a Christmas lights tour!

Friday, December 7 @ 6 pm & 7 pm
Saturday, December 8 @ 6 pm & 7 pm
Friday, December 14 @  6 pm & 7 pm
Saturday, December 15 @ 6 pm & 7 pm

Cost: $5/person.

Call (785) 263-1077 for reservations.

Pickup at the Abilene Visitors Center / 201 NW 2nd / Abilene.

Santa Train

Santa Train
Saturday, December 8
1:00 p.m.
$10 (all ages)

Buy your tickets early! Seats are limited. The Abilene Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a holiday train ride with the Abilene Smoky Valley Railroad Association. Santa always enjoys the ride with everyone. He also enjoys seeing old and new faces. The train ride is approximately 45 minutes long. It travels from the historic Abilene Depot to one mile west of Enterprise and back. The passengers will ride in the enclosed heated car with Santa. Ms. Cheryl from the Abilene Children's Library will be aboard. Santa will be available to listen to your Christmas wish list and you may have your picture taken with him. 

You must pre-register for this train ride. There will be no tickets sold the day of the train ride! No exceptions.

Call Abilene Parks & Recreation at (785) 263-7266 for more information.
Cowboy Christmas

Santa Visits Ginger

Saturday, December 15
1-3 p.m.
Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum

Ginger is having a Christmas visit from Santa! Come and join them. Take pictures of your kids with Santa and Ginger. View the museum. No charge. Everyone is welcome
Holiday Markets

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show - hosted by Debbie Davis  
Saturday, December 1 
10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Sterl Hall

Gift & Craft Show - hosted by Abilene KS Gift & Craft Expo
Sunday, December 9
1 - 5 P.M.
Sterl Hall
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