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Kansas
Spring / Summer Visitors Guide
2015
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Summer Visitor’s Guide • Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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Abilene is one of the best
From the desk of
the Convention and Visitor Bureau
Glenda Purkis
Director
Abilene Convention &
Visitor Bureau
museums, art galleries, orchestras, theaters, historic sites and other cultural
amenities.
They looked for towns where the air is a little fresher, the grass greener,
and the pace gentler than in metropolitan America. According to Smithsonian, top towns are devoted to “preserving their historic centers, encouraging
talent and supporting careful economic growth.”
They wanted towns where unpretentious people hold on to small-town
values and yet have high cultural expectations. Sounds like quintessential
America, doesn’t it? Sounds like Abilene.
We have a great concentration of museums and attractions, nine total.
Although without a permanent home for the time being, we do have a live
professional theatre, the only one between Kansas City and Denver. Our
art gallery can be seen throughout town — the Ike mural on Buckeye, the
metal sculpture of the World’s Largest Spur at the rodeo grounds, the Jordan
Room in the Abilene Public Library, the sculptures on the library lawn and Little Ike Park, the paintings done by President Eisenhower that are displayed
in the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum, the trash cans that line
the downtown area, the handcrafted products offered by many local retailers.
We have done a great job in preserving our historic structures, creating
an historic center designated as an official Historic Downtown District. We
certainly encourage talent through all the youth programs offered through
various local groups.
I think it’s safe to say our citizens are unpretentious and have small town
values, which has made them rural by choice, and yet our cultural expectations are high. Yes, Abilene has earned the designation of one of the best
small towns to visit ... come and experience us.
A
bilene is an easy sell to visitors. When we have a booth at travel shows,
we find that just about everyone has been to Abilene.
I’ve done some statistical gathering and discovered that eight out of every
ten people that stop at our booth have been to Abilene. Some have not been
here since grade school, but they still have warm fuzzy feelings about this
little city.
So, what is it that makes our community so inviting? What is it about
Abilene that influenced Smithsonian Magazine to name us as “One of the
Top 20 Small Towns to Visit.”
According to the Smithsonian website, they searched for small towns with
populations of less than 15,000 that have exceptional concentrations of
The
staff of the
ReflectorChronicle
welcomes
you to
Abilene
Getting married? Having a birthday? Family reunion?
The 1928 Art Deco Historic Union Pacific Depot is a perfect location
for your event! Affordable, classy, and convenient!
Charter the Abilene Trolley!
• Transport your wedding party from the church to the reception
• Treat your group to a historic trolley tour of Abilene
• Charter the trolley for corporate events
Having a conference or group gathering in Abilene?
The Abilene CVB:
• Provides welcome bags for your group
• Assist you in planning your conference or gathering
• Makes arrangements with local attractions
• Provides a step-on guide to tell the story of Abilene!
Call 785-263-2231 to learn what we can do for you!
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau & Civic Center
Located in the Historic Union Pacific Depot
201 NW Second, Abilene, Kansas
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A historic community
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stablished by Timothy Hersey
and named from a passage in the
Bible meaning, “city of the plains,”
Abilene began as a stage coach stop in
1857.
Abilene became home to Dwight D. Eisenhower, when
his family moved to Abilene from Denison, Texas, in 1892.
Eisenhower attended elementary school through high
school in Abilene, graduating in 1909.
The town grew quickly when Joseph G. McCoy decided
to use the town for the location of stockyards. Abilene
became the very first “cow town” of the west.
With the railroad pushing west, cattle traders soon came
to use Abilene as the largest stockyards west of Kansas
City. The Chisholm Trail ended in Abilene one of the wildest towns in the west.
Town marshal Tom “Bear River” Smith was initially successful policing Abilene, often using only his bare hands.
He survived two assassination attempts during his tenure.
However, he was murdered and decapitated on Nov. 2,
1870. Smith wounded one of his two attackers during the
shootout preceding his death and both suspects received
life in prison for the offense. He was replaced by Wild Bill
Hickok in April 1871.
Hickok’s time as marshal was short-lived. While standing
off a crowd during a street brawl, gambler Phil Coe, took
two shots at Hickock, who returned fire killing Coe, but
then accidently shot his friend and deputy, Mike Williams,
who was coming to his aid.
Wild Bill lost his job two month later, in December.
In 1880, Conrad Lebold built what the newspapers called
the finest house west of Topeka. Lebold was one of the
early town developers and bankers from 1869 through
1889. The Hersey dugout can still be seen in the cellar of
the Lebold Mansion.
In 1890, Dr. A.B. Seelye founded the A.B. Seelye Medical Company. Seelye developed more than 100 products
for the company, including “Wasa-Tusa,” an Indian name
meaning to heal.
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At first a stage coach
stop, turned home of
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Joe Snuffy’s
Old Fashion Grill
Home of the
Chisholm
Trail Steak!
Choice Center Cut
Seasoned & Cooked to
Perfection
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Hundreds of Great Pets & Supplies
 Fish
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Hrs: M–F - 9–5:45; Sat - 9–5
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209 W 1st St • Abilene
263-7802
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Top attractions
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From museums to the country’s top
history, don’t miss any of these
Eisenhower Presidential
Library, Museum
and Boyhood Home
200 SE Fourth
The museum depicts the military and civilian careers of
Dwight D. Eisenhower with changing exhibits.
The Visitor Center houses an extensive gift shop and
auditorium showing a film about Ike. The campus also
features the Presidential Research Library, which holds
26 million pages in 3 million documents. Researchers
come from around the world to study 5 Star General and
President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Eisenhower’s boyhood home sits in its original location
and is open for tours.
The Place of Meditation where President and Mrs.
Eisenhower are buried also is open to the public. It was
named as one of the original
8 Wonders of Kansas.
Abilene
Public
Library
(Carnegie
Library)
Historic
Welcome to
Abilene!
Abilene, Kansas
209 N.W. 4th Street
Adult Department —
785-263-3082
Children’s Department
— 785-263-1303
Hours —
Monday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6
p.m Thursday: 9 a.m. -7
p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4
p.m Sunday: CLOSED
The Abilene Public
Library — it’s more than
just a place to check out
books
Friendly Service Delicious Treats
Enjoy a tour of the Mansion, Gardens and Museum
One of the Finest Homes in Kansas
Open Daily
1105 N. Buckeye • Abilene • (785) 263-1084
www.seelyemansion.org
I-70 & K-15
Abilene, KS
263-1899
Windmill Inn
1787 Rain Rd., Chapman
263-8755
Windmill Inn is
an inviting, couple
pampering vacation
get-away in The
Flint Hills, near
Abilene, KS. Luxury
accommodations
include:
 Private Baths
 Whirling Spa under a
Blanket of Stars
 Free wifi
 Therapeutic in room
soothing massage
 Breakfast, a
Memorable Experience
Windmill Inn
welcomes your
private parties,
weddings, wedding
receptions,
rehearsal dinners,
special eventsserving meals to
groups of 8 to
24 with advance
reservation.
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Top attractions
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
200 S.E. 5th
This 10-mile excursion train offers rides May through October and features a
100-year-old wooden, restored coach-/diner car and gondola cars pulled by a 1945
ALCO S1 diesel engine that was originally designed for WWII submarines. One
weekend each month, the excursion train is pulled by a restored 1919 Baldwin steam
locomotive.
The railroad is based out of the 1880 Rock Island Depot, recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Greyhound Hall of Fame
407 S. Buckeye
Learn the Greyhound history dating back
to 5,000 B.C. Famous racing greyhounds are
enshrined in the Hall of Fame, which is ranked
among the top 10 Halls of Fame across the
nation. See a movie about greyhounds, view
a miniature race track and be greeted by two
retired racing greyhounds. This facility was
named as a finalist in the 8 Wonders of Kansas
Customs.
Russell Stover Candies
1993 Caramel Blvd
In this 10,000 sq. ft. outlet store, visitors can
purchase ice cream delights along with many
other types of candies and homemade chocolate delicacies.
ABILENE CPAP
SALES & SUPPLIES, LLC
& ABILENE SLEEP, LLC
Now taking all major
insurance carriers.
Phn: 785-571-5030 Fax: 785-571-5031
300 N Cedar, STE 103 • Abilene, KS
Mon - Fri ◊ 9am - 5:00pm
Material Girls
Must See to Believe!
Internationally Known
Pyrographer
www.JoSchwartz.net
Unique One of a Kind Art Work
Phone: 785-479-6880
Gallery - Inside Viola Clock Repair
200 SE 5th St. /Old Abilene Town
Abilene, Kansas
Email: JoSchwartz101@hotmail.com
Hrs: Wed-Sat 9-4 · Sun 1-4
Closed Mon & Tues
Quilt Shop
Home of the brights-
Hot Pink & Lime Green
• Block of the Month Program Kits
• Beginner to Advanced Classes
306 N. Buckeye • Abilene, Ks 67410 • 785-263-7787
Tue-Fri 10am - 5:30pm • Sat 10am - 3pm
www.materialgirlsquiltshopabileneks.com
materialgirlsquiltshop@hotmail.com
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More top attractions
Plenty to see at the Heritage Center
412 S. Campbell
The Heritage Center
This museum depicts life on the plains during the American pioneer movement and
westward expansion periods. Exhibits include: Indians, pioneers, railroad, agriculture and
Victorian and cowtown eras.
Museum of Independent Telephony
412 S. Campbell
Located in the Heritage Center, this museum recreates the unique flavor
of early independent telephone system history through exhibits of antique
telephones, insulators, switchboards and pay stations. Abilene native, C. L.
Brown created the United Telephone Company, which later became Sprint
and most recently named Embarq. Learn about this entrepreneur who started
over 80 companies during his life in Abilene. Guided tours available.
The
Ride the 1901 C.W. Parker Carousel
Memories of the Prairie
Saturday Evening 7pm - June 13 - July 18
Ice Cream Social - July 18
Chisholm Trail Days Festival - Oct. 3
Shivering
Sheep
“Your Complete
Knitting & Spinning
Resource”
Superior Supplies
for the
“NEEDLE ARTIST”
HOURS:
Wed - Sat: 10am-5pm
Thurs Knit: 7pm-9pm
Sun: 1pm-5pm
Hours Mon-Fri 9-3
Sat. 10-8 Sun. 1-5
Extended Summer Hours
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More top attractions
American Indian Art Center
206 S Buckeye
Kansas’ only totally Native American products art gallery
and gift shop features fine art by 90 artists from 30 tribes. An
extensive selection of books, art and jewelry is included.
Jeffcoat Photography Museum
321 N. Broadway
412 S Campbell
C.W. Parker Carousel
This complete, hand-carved, working carousel was manufactured in Abilene at the turn of the century
by the C. W. Parker Amusement Co. Ride on one of the 24 completely restored horses or 4 chariots. The
carousel is one of only 18 National Landmarks located in the state of Kansas. It was named as one of the 8
Wonders of Kansas Customs.
Three generations of the Jeffcoat family participated in
documenting Dickinson County. Their photography and equipment, spanning 100 years, can be viewed at the museum
which is housed in the original Jeffcoat Studio. Lucy Fritz Jeffcoat started the family business, working out of her home. In
1925, Lucy’s son Paul built the existing building for $8,000 and
opened the Jeffcoat Photography Studio. The business passed
down three generations. Upon Bill Jeffcoat’s death, the building and all its contents were gifted to the Dickinson County
Historical Society.
New & Used Books
Unique Gifts
More than 10,000
titles in store!
Come browse our selection of
Book - Puzzles - Toys - Kid’s Crafts
Got Books?
We offer store credit for select used books!
Rivendell Bookstore
Hrs. Tues. - Fri 10-5 | Sat. 10 - 3
212 N Broadway • Abilene • 785-263-9930 | 866-314-4343
www.rivendellbookstore.com
´ Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
´ Call-In & To Go Orders Available
Try Mr. K’s Farmhouse for Lunch
or Dinner!!
Tues-Sat 11-2 & 5-9 • Sunday 11-2
Closed Mondays
407 S. Van Buren • Abilene • 785-263-7995
www.mrksfarmhouse.com
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You can’t miss these
History plays out at these attractions
Old Abilene Town
100 SE 5th
Once known as a “wild and wooly” Cowtown,
Abilene as it was in the 1860s is depicted in
this mass of buildings, some dating back to the
1850s, others have been reconstructed with a
“period” look. Original buildings include several
log cabins, an 1873 T. C. Henry carriage house,
a one-room school house and the 1860s Potter
Kansas newspaper office. During the summer
season, visitors can witness gunfights with the
infamous Wild Bill Hickok.
Seelye Mansion & Patent
Medicine Museum
1105 N Buckeye
This 25-room Georgian Mansion, listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, was
built in 1905 by A. B. Seelye, a patent medicine entrepreneur. The mansion contains its
original furnishings, purchased by the Seelyes
at the 1904 Worlds Fair. The Museum depicts
Dr. Seelye’s turn-of-the-century medicine business. The mansion was named as one of the 8
Wonders of Kansas Architecture.
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Events 2015
May
1– 3 — Spring Sidewalk Sales, Downtown
(785) 263-2231
2 — Abilene Fly– In Breakfast, Abilene
Airport,
7-11am (785) 263-3970
2 — Antique Telephone Show & Sale,
Sterl Hall, 9– 3pm
(785) 817-6462
8 - 9 — VE-Day 70th Anniversary Commemoration
Flour Power Festival, Fairgrounds (785)
263-6688
Midwest Championship Demo Derby,
Fairgrounds
23 — Steam Engine -Abilene & Smoky
Valley Railroad,
10 a.m. & 2 p.m. (785) 263-1077
23 — Horse Drawn Carriage Rides on
S.E. 5th St.,
Rocking B Carriage (620) 728-9154
23 — Abilene & Smoky Valley Silver
Flyer Railbus,
Reservations (785) 263-1077
Valley Railroad,
2 p.m. (785) 263-1077
S.E. 5th St.,
25 — Memorial Day Ceremony, Eisenhower Campus
Steam Engine - Abilene & Smoky Valley
Railroad,
10 a.m. & 2 p.m. (785) 263-1077
S.E.5th St.,
June
6 — Symphony at Sunset, Annual D-Day
Concert
Eisenhower Campus
12– 21 — Great Plains Theatre “Damn
Yankees,”
Abilene High School Auditorium (785)
263-4574
13 — Memories of the Prairie:” Camp
Concordia: German POWs in the Midwest”
presented by Lowell A. May
(785) 263-2681
20 — Memories of the Prairie:”Trench
warfare in WW1”
presented by Larry Burke (785) 263-1681
Flyer Railbus,
27 — Memories of the Prairie, 6– 7:30pm
(785) 263-2681
Cow Town Challenge Bike Ride (785) 2631550
July
Valley Railroad,
10am & 2pm (785) 263-1077
3 — Horse Drawn Carriage Rides on S.E.
5th St.,
4 — Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, Eisenhower Park (785) 263-7266
Valley Railroad,
2 p.m. (785) 263-1077
S.E.5th St.,
Valley Railroad,
10am & 2pm (785) 263-1077
S.E.5th St.,
10-19 — Great Plains Theatre “ The Dixie
Swim Club”,
263-4574
11 — Memories of the Prairie:”Amazon
Army”
Presented by Linda Knoll (785) 263-2681
18 — Ice Cream Social, 6-7:30pm (785)
263-2681
Valley Railroad,
10am & 2pm (785) 263-1077
S.E.5th St.,
25 — National Day of the Cowboy, Old
Abilene Town
(785) 263-2681
Flyer Railbus,
26 — Steam Engine - Abilene & Smoky
Valley Railroad,
2 p.m. (785) 263-1077
S.E. 5th St.,
29 - Aug. 1 — Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
30 — Central Kansas Free Fair Parade,
4pm
(785) 263-4570
30 - Aug. 1 — National Cowboy Poetry
Rodeo (785) 263-2231
30 - Aug. 3 — Central Kansas Free Fair
August
1 — National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo
(785) 263-2231
1 — Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
1-3 — Central Kansas Free Fair, Fairgrounds
(785) 263-4570
7-16 — Great Plains Theatre, “Ring of
Fire”
263-4574
Flyer Railbus,
September
Valley Railroad,
10 a.m. & 2 p.m. (785) 263-1077
S.E.5th St.,
Valley Railroad,
2 p.m. (785) 263-1077
S.E.5th St.,
Valley Railroad
10 a.m. & 2p.m. (785) 263-1077
S.E.5th St.,
25-27 — 5 Star Arts Festival (785) 2632231
26 — 6th Annual Impact the Cure
Flyer Railbus,
October
2-11 — Great Plains Theatre, “Weekend
Comedy”
263-4574
3 — 37th Annual Chisholm Trail Day
(785) 263-2681
Valley Railroad,
10am & 2pm (785) 263-1077
S.E.5th St.,
Valley Railroad,
2 p.m. (785) 263-1077
S.E.5th St.,
9 — VFW Vigil, Eisenhower Legacy
Dinner,
Library Court Yard
10 — Presidential Wreath Laying
Ceremony, 10:30 a.m. American Legion
Pilgrimage, 10:45 a.m. Eisenhower
Campus
12-17 — NGA Fall Meet (785) 2634660
Flyer Railbus,
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Flour Power ready, again
There will be smoke over the Abilene
Fairgrounds during Flour Power on May
8 and 9.
This is Abilene’s second largest community event and there is no admission fee so
come out and join the fun.
Friday night and Saturday are full of activities whether you choose to enjoy them
as a spectator or enter in a competition.
There is something for everyone. Flour
Power is hosted by Memorial Health
Foundation.
This year’s Flour Power is being held
in conjunction with the Midwest Championship Demo Derby. Watch the demo
derby Friday and then come to the Soul
Preacher’s dance at Sterl Hall at 9 p.m.
The championship demo derby continues Saturday night.
Flour Power 2014 drew a crowd of approximately 3,500.
There are activities for all ages at Flour Power.
BBQ Competition Grill-Off
The Wheatstock Grill-Off is your opportunity to smoke the competition. Get your
grill ready and enter a team. Teams prepare entries in four categories: Chicken, Pork
Ribs, Pork Butt, & Brisket.
Cash prizes are awarded to the top ten teams in each of the four categories. The open
division, which is optional, offers cook’s choice and dessert choice categories. Winners
in those categories also receive cash prizes.
The Grand Champion team receives a $2,000 cash prize. This team also qualifies
to enter the American Royal Invitational World Series of Barbeque Competition in
Kansas City, the largest BBQ competition in the world. The Reserve Grand Champion
team wins a $1,000 cash prize.
The Wheatstock Grill-Off is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Sanctioning by KCBS means the competitors have assurance the contest will be conducted
in a professional manner, the prize monies will be awarded as advertised, and the rules
will be followed. Contest judges are certified by KCBS. For more information and
details on entering, go to www.FlourPowerKs.org or call 263-6688.
Event is big, but you can’t miss
these other annual, special events
FLOUR POWER
BAKING
CONTEST IS
BACK
The second annual
Groovy Baking Contest will
be held on May 9 and will
once again be deliciously
fun and award generous
prizes.
The three competition
categories are Cakes,
Cookies, and Yeast
Breads.
An entry fee of $10 covers unlimited entries. The
top three winners in each
category will take home
cash prizes of $100, $50,
and $20.
A $75 prize will be
awarded to the person who
best interprets the Flour
Power theme.
Participants can pre-register at the Caring Hearts
Gift Shop at Memorial Hospital, Monday-Friday from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m., or online.
A printable entry form can
be found at www.FlourPowerKs.org. Registrations will also be taken the
morning of the event from
8-9:00 in Sterl Hall.
Judging begins at 10 a.m.
The winners will be announced at 1 p.m. and an
auction of the baked goods
will follow.
Flour Power’s Groovy
Baking Contest is sponsored by the Memorial
Health System Volunteer
Corps. Questions may be
directed to event organizer
Michelle McClanahan by
calling (785) 263-6692 or
emailing mmcclanahan@
mhsks.org.
Annual Events
May
• Abilene’s Aviation Fly In
• Antique Telephone Collectors
• Show & Sale
• Flour Power Family Fun Fest
May Through October
• Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad runs Wed-Sat
at 10am & 2pm, Sun. at 2pm, Weekends May,
Sept & Oct. 785-263-1077
• Gunfights, Old Abilene Town, (785) 263-2231
Sat - 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm, Sun - 1:30pm &
3:30pm. Can-Can Dancers (June & July), Sat 12pm, 1pm & 2pm, Sun 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
June and July
• Abilene Municipal Band, Thursdays 8pm, Royer
• Band Shell, (785) 263-2231, Eisenhower Park
• Memories on the Prairie Lecture Series
• July Old Fashioned 4th of July
August
• Central KS Free Fair
• Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo &
• Demo Derbies
Special Events
June 1, 2013 through Winter 2016
“World War II: Remembered Leaders,
Battles & Heroes - 1941-1945”,
Eisenhower Presidential Museum,
(785) 263-6700
December, 2013 through December 31, 2016
“Be Ye Men of Valor: The Allies of
WWII”, Eisenhower Presidential Library,
(785) 263-6700
Winter 2014 through Summer 2015
The Ardennes/Rhineland Campaign,
The Berlin Strategic Offensive, Operation
Detachment & Iceberg, Eisenhower
Presidential Museum, (785) 263-6700
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Old fashioned July 4th
When — Saturday, July 4
Where — Eisenhower Park
What — Fourth of July Celebration
Event is big, but you can’t miss
these other annual, special events
Events that day
6 a.m. — Register for Rocket Run
6:45 a.m. — Flag raising
7 a.m. — Start 5K Rocket Run
7:45 a.m. — Start 1-mile fun run
8 a.m. — Register for pedal power tractor pull, ages 4-12,
at the show barn
• Register for 4 on 4 sand volleyball, $20 per team
• Register for 3 on 3 basketball
• Start mud volleyball
8:30 a.m. — Rocket Run awards
9 a.m. — Register for Baby Beauty, $5 per child, at the
bandshell
• Start pedal Power Tractor Pull
• Start 4 on 4 sand volleyball
• Start Tug O’ War, $10- per team
10 a.m. — Start Baby Beauty • Start Inflatables
10:30 a.m. — Frog and Turtle races
11 a.m. — Chicken Roulette
11:30 a.m. — Water Balloon Toss
Noon — Start Pool Activities, preregistration not required
• Free hot dog feed
8 a.m. — Start city band performance
9:45 p.m. — Fireworks
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A shopping experience
Abilene is the home to many unique businesses, many of which
offer hand-crafted items. Here are some to visit.
City provides unique opportunities
How about some
antiquing?
Rivendell
Bookstore
Located at the corner of N. Broadway and
Third streets, the bookstore has an impressive selection of both new and used books in
stock. Customers can trade in select books for
store credit as well as special order new and
upcoming titles at any time. New books are
always 10 percent off regular price and teachers receive a 20 percent discount on all book
purchases. More information and the latest
bookstore news can be found on the website at
www.rivendellbookstore.com. The store’s telephone numbers are 785-263-9930 or toll-free
866-314-4343.
Countrypolitan
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
317 N. Broadway
785-263-2113
Description — Step inside Countrypolitan and experience a timeless blend of urban sophistication and rustic country charm.
Antique, vintage and new objects are arranged in artful vignettes,
offering customers decorating ideas that have both style and comfort.
Yesterday’s Rose Antique Mall
Mon.-Sat 9:30 - 5
101 NE 21st Street
Located next to McDonalds
behind Dollar General
785-263-4076
Aksent Boutique
At Aksent Boutique in downtown Abilene, owner
and designer Jamie Stroda exhibits creativity and
style with beautiful clothing for women small to
plus size and handmade custom costume jewelry,
handbags and many accents to everyone’s unique
style.
A unique boutique from the name of
the store to the items that are carried.
Asksent has sizes for all women. Pick
out your style within our store
to accessorize the unique you.
The store’s goal is to assist our
customers in finding exactly what
they are looking for to complement
their styles.
Located at 309 N. Buckeye, Aksent is
open Monday through Saturday, 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Second location is at 22595 9th Street, in Salina,
two doors down from the Buckle.
In Historic Downtown Abilene
310 N. Buckeye • Abilene
(785) 263-7696
Antiques • Primitives
Glassware • Collectibles • Furniture
“Antique Cowboy” on our Mezzanine Level
Mon.-Sat. 10:00 to 5:30, Sun. 1:00 to 5:00
Description — More than 8,000 square feet of Quality Antiques and
Collectibles more than 70 dealers. Whether you are a collector or just
love antiques, you are sure to find something. Owners Lucy & Hollis
Worthen invites everyone to stop by for coffee, cookies, and fresh
popcorn in their snack area.
Come walk through the wide well-lit aisles or take a rest in the
serene sitting area featuring a fountain. Large parking area available.
Multiple Dealers
Antique • Vintage •NEW
Hours: M-Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 1-5
Great “Seasonal” Items
8,000 sq ft of quality antiques & collectibles
317 N. Broadway
263-2113
101 NE 21st St. Abilene, Ks • 263-4076
Next to McDonalds, behind Dollar General
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Steinhauser’s
Cards and Occasions
Cypress Bridge
Come and experience the aroma of Cypress Bridge handpoured, triple-scented candles—made fresh daily. Find
your favorite scents or choose something new. In 2005,
they were honored in being chosen to place their ‘Winter Warmth’ scented candle in the Billboard Music Awards
celebrity gift baskets. They also offer an extensive array of
baskets, florals, candleholders, dinnerware, pillows, tabletop accessories, table linens, mirrors, wall decor, seasonal
items, and much more. The ‘Lotion Bar’ offers many wonderful all natural bath and body items that you can have
scented just the way you like—all-natural hand and body
lotion, tropical butter cream, body spritz, home fragrance
sprays, car sachets, avocado and hemp massage oils. Stop
by and visit them at 110 N.W. Third Street. Hours are: Sunday noon to 5 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed
Saturdays. Call 785-263-1963 or toll-free 877-263-1963.
Established in February 1962, Steinhauser’s
specializes in unique gifts, home decor, candles,
Bagallini Hand Bags, DaVinci Beads, Yankee
Candles, Woodwick Candles, Camille Beckman,
Willow Tree Angels and others. Here I Grow, a
new baby department, was
added featuring baby albums,
children’s books, educational
toys baptism gifts, plush toys
and clothing. The store is
located in the Historic Post Office block. Hours are 9 a.m. to
6 p.m. Monday through Friday
and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
109 N.W. Third St., 785-2631401.
Shop the store... Eat in the Restaurant
Paws-N-Claws
100 SE 5th • Abilene • 263-1868
Just South of the Eisenhower Center
For the pet lover who just can’t decide what kind of pet
they want, Paws-N-Claws, 312 N. Cedar, is the place to go.
The pet store, owned by Jenina Hunt, has a wide variety of furry
and not-so-furry creatures including exotics, freshwater and salt water fish,
amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. The shop also sells pet supplies
and Hunt offers pet grooming services
by appointment for any dog and cat
breed and for any style. Business hours are
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 1 to 4
p.m. on Sundays. Contact Jenina at 785-2632878.
LOCAL NEWS
ONLINE
Open Daily 6am to 2pm
Daily Specials + Menu
Full Breakfast Daily!
Sunday Dinner ◆ Served 11-2
Terry’s Famous Fried Chicken
Served with Salad, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy,
Vegetable, Tea or Coffee, and Dessert.
Cinnamon Rolls, Dinner Rolls, and Soup
MADE FRESH DAILY!
Old Abilene Town
Consignment
All in one
convenient
location!
Visit our new and
improved website at
Gourmet specialty coffees
teas, pastries, cookies,
cake pops, sandwichs,
breakfast & lunch
v special orders welcome v
WristCandy
JEWELRY & ACESSORIES
Gifts &
Home Accents
Home Decor, Jewelry,
Personal Accessories
Baby Gifts & More
302 N. Broadway • Abilene, KS • 785-200-6622
Hours: Tues - Fri 8-4, Sat 9-3
◊ Furniture
◊ Doc Bigg’s Custom Made Wooden Bowls
◊ Handmade Jewelery ◊ Scarves
◊ Alpaca Products ◊ Embellished Denim
◊ Abilene Souvenirs
◊ New Booth - Baby Items and Western
Decor
A little bit of everything!
Always Looking for More Consignment
Call Janet at 200-6332
Hours: M-Sat 10am - 5pm | Sun 11am - 4pm
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Old Town
Consignments
Located in historic Old Abilene
Town, Old Town Consignments under
the leadership of Abilene business
women Janet Allen is located in the
area known for years as the General
Store. Old Town Consignments, 100
S.E. 5th Street, features furniture,
home décor, arts and crafts. Information about the store is available by
calling 785-263-1868.
Shivering Sheep
The Shivering Sheep is a full-line spinning and knitting shop
specializing in yarns, from quality wools to mohairs, synthetics
and novelty yarns. The shop also carries other knitting supplies
including spinning wheels, knitting needles, books, magazines
and finished products for seasonal gift giving. Located at 308 N.
Buckeye Avenue. Business hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m., Thursday knit from 7 to 9 p.m. and open again
from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Contact owner Jeannie Price at
785-263-7501.
Treasures
by Tracine
Handcrafted jewelry at 300 N.
Broadway in Abilene is all part of
the experience offered by owner
Tracine Saulters. Jewelry, distinctive
gifts, candles, bath and body needs.
Tracine’s unique, one-of-a-kind pieces
include silver, stones, glass, trade
beads charons and pewter. Telephone
is (785) 263-7700.
The Back Door
Located in the Historic Post Office
Block, The Back Door is open every
day and can be entered from inside
the Steinhauser store. The store offers trendy items that are offered at
closeout prices.
Among the products are cards,
jewelry, Yankee Candles and Hallmark
items. Check out our back-dated
Hallmark Christmas ornaments. The
store’s telephone number is 785-2631402.
Schedule 2015
Weekends May, Sept & Oct.
Memorial Day - Labor Day, Wed-Sat at 10am & 2pm
Sun 2pm
Cost with Diesel $15.00 adults, $7.50 children
Steam Schedule
American Indian Art Center
Kansas’ only totally
Native American
produced art gallery
and gift shop.
Fine art by 90 artists from
30 Tribes of this area.
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily.
Sundays 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Some evenings. Free Admission.
206 S. Buckeye
263-0090
May 23, 24, & 25; July 3, 4, 5 & 25, 26;
Sept. 5, 6 & 7 and, Oct. 3 & 4
Cost is $30 adults, $15 children
* Antiques
* Furniture
items
* Handcrafted
items
9 S. Broadway St., Herington, KS
Now recruiting vendors!
Climated-controlled storage units
785-258-8004 • 10-6 Wed - Sat
Dinner Trains
Call for information, schedule & reservations
Silver Flyer Railbus
May 23 & July 25 with steam, $55. June 27, Aug 22,
Sept 19 & Oct 24 with diesel $45
Scheduling Private Parties or School Field Trips.
Call for Reservations 785-263-1077 or 888-426-6687
Depot & Gift Shop
200 S.E. 5th • 785-263-0118
Toll Free 888-462-6689
Office
785-263-1077
Toll Free 888-462-6687
Member of 5 Star Museum District
•
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Places to stay
City has plenty of options
4 Seasons RV Acres
RV sales, service, parts and camping
2502 Mink Road, Abilene, KS 67410; 800-658-4667 or
785-598-2221; www.4seasonsrv.com/
Some Pull-Thru Campsites, 80 Hook-ups, Shade or
Open, Lighted Picnic Area, Pool, Bath House, Clean Rest
Rooms, Laundry, Cable TV, WiFi and a Peaceful Private
Lake Setting.
Abilene’s
Victorian Inn
820 NW Third, Abilene, KS 67410; 785-263-7774;
www.abilenesvictorianinn.com/
America’s Best Value Inn
2210 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410; 785-263-2050;
www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=1281
Brown
Memorial Camp
Laundry, Cable TV, WiFi & Equestrian Amenities.
Donald Lowe
1038 1935 Lane, Abilene, KS 67410; 785-263-3546;
www.campreservation.com/crs.php?OrgKey=BSA192
The camp has a dining facility, that can also be used as
a meeting place. There are multiple options for lodging
(more details on website)
101 NW 14th St., Abilene, KS 67410; 785-263-3600
Covered Wagon
Campground
803 S Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410; 800-864-4053 or
785-263-2343; www.coveredwagonrvpark.com/
Pull-Thrus, 45 Hook-ups, Shade or Open, Lighted Pavillion, Picnic Area, Pool, Bath House, Clean Rest Rooms,
Historic Post Office Block
Steinhauser’s
Abilene Area
Bed & Breakfast
Accommodations
Historic Home of Ike’s Best Friend“Swede”
• Private bath in every room
• Relaxing getaway, near all
Abilene attractions
• WIFI, Cable TV and Video
library
• Cozy weddings, Family
reunions
• Comforting funeral receptions
• Afternoon Tea and lunches by
reservation
• Gift shop-loose leaf tea and
accoutrements
820 N.W. 3rd, Abilene
785-263-7774 • 888-807-7774
www.abilenesvictorianinn.com
Cards & Occasions
Abilene, KS
785-263-1401
Find the perfect gift for anyone
or treat yourself!
• Stuffies
• BabyAlbums
• Melissa&Doug
• Taggies
• InfantClothing
• K-State&KU
• ChildrensBooks
• GreetingCardsfor
alloccasions
1407 NW Third, Abilene, KS 67410; 785-263-2360
Holiday Inn
Express & Suites
110 E Lafayette, Abilene, KS 67410; 785-263-4049;
www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/
Budget Lodge Inn
109 N.W. 3rd
Diamond Motel
• Habersham,Yankee,
andWoodwick
candles
• Women’sApparel&
Accessories
• MensBillfolds
• HallmarkMovies
• InspirationalGifts
forBaptisms
Super
8 Motel
2207 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410; 785-263-4545;
http://www.super8.com/
Windmill Inn
1787 Rain Road, Chapman, KS 67431; 785-263-8755
For Kansas Souvenirs, FREE Maps, Brochures & Coffee!
American Indian
Art Center
Kansas’ only totally American Indian
produced art gallery and gift shop.
Fine art by 90 artists from 30
Tribes of this area. Free Admission.
Sat.: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sun.: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
206 S. Buckeye, (785) 263-0090
Dickinson Co.
Heritage Center
Historic Brookville
Hotel
Eleven mile round trip excursion train.
May-Oct. Steam, Diesel, Dinner Train,
Railbus & Charter. Call for complete
Schedule. (Admission)
Reservations suggested. The tradition
began in the 1870’s and continues today.
Closed Mon. & Tues. Hrs: Wed. – Fri.
5-7:30 pm, Sat 11:30-2 pm, 4:30-7:30 pm,
Sunday 11:30-2 pm, 5-7 pm.
8 Wonders of KS Cuisine
200 S.E. 5th, (785) 263-1077
Exit 275, 1Block North, 105 E. Lafayette • (785) 263-2244
www.asvrr.org
www.brookvillehotel.com • “James Beard Award Winner”
Eisenhower Presidential Library,
Museum & Boyhood Home
Museum depicts life on the plains during
the American pioneer movement & westward expansion periods, Exhibits include,
Indian, Pioneers, Railroad, Agriculture,
Victorian and Cowtown Eras.
C. W. Parker Carousel
Complete handcarved working carousel, manufactured in Abilene at
the turn of the 20th century by C.W.
Parker Amusement Co. Available for
rides.
Museum of
Independent Telephony
Abilene & Smoky
Valley Railroad
Learn about the 5-Star General and 34th
President - Dwight David Eisenhower! Open
daily from 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m., 362 days per year.
One of the Original 8 Wonders of Kansas
@ikelibrary
Historical Museum, C. W. Parker Carousel
& Museum of Independent Telephony
Labor Day to Memorial Day:
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9-3, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
Memorial Day to Labor Day:
HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9-4, Sat 10-8, Sun 1-5
Great home cooking in a friendly
country
atmosphere.
Groups
Welcomed. Hours: Sun. 11:00 am 2:00 pm; Tues.-Sat. 11:00 am - 2:00
pm, 5:00 -9:00 pm, Closed Mondays.
407 S. Van Buren, (785) 263-7995
200 S.E. 4th St, (785) 263-6700 or (877) RING-IKE
www.mrksfarmhouse.com
www.eisenhower.archives.gov
Seelye Mansion
And Museum
8 Wonders of KS Customs
Recreates the unique flavor of the
early independent telephone system
history through exhibits of antique
telephones, insulators, switchboards
& pay stations.
412 S. Campbell, (785) 263-2681
www.heritagecenterdk.com (Admission)
Mr. K’s
Farmhouse Restaurant
Tours Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4pm.
Sun 1-4pm (last tour begins at 3 pm)
Special Christmas Tours Available
(Admission)
Twenty-five room Georgian Mansion, listed
on the National Register of Historic Places
and is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas
Architecture. Built in 1905 by A.B. Seelye,
patent medicine entrepreneur. Museum
depicts turn-of-the century medicine business.
1105 N. Buckeye, 785-263-1084
www.seelyemansion.org
Old Abilene Town
• Open Daily
• General Store featuring Kansas artisan products
• Hometown cooking at The Hitching Post
Restaurant
• Gunfighters
Where the Chisholm Weekends: May — October
Trail Ends
And your Adventure
Begins.
100 S.E. 5th, (785) 263-1868
www.oldabilenecowtown.com
Gourmet Specialty Coffees
Teas, Pastries, Cookies & Sweets
Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches
Homemade Seasonal Sides
Special Orders Welcome
302 N. Broadway · 200-6622
Jeffcoat Photography
Studio Museum
Tues - Fri 8-4 • Sat 9-3
Open 7 Days a week!
11am-10pm Sunday-Thursday
11am-2am Friday-Saturday
The legacy of three generations of photographers who recorded the history of
Dickinson County for over 100 years.
Hours: Wed 8:30a-4:30p, Thurs 9:30a5:30p, Friday 8:30a-4:30p. Memorial Day
- Labor Day, also Saturdays 9:00a-5:00p.
321 N. Broadway, (785) 263-9882
100 NW 14th
jeffcoatstudio@att.net
Greyhound Hall of Fame
Steaks, Burgers, Wings,
Vegetarian - Full Bar
facebook.com/ikesabilene.com
785-200-6278
11am - 10pm Everyday!
Greyhound history, dating back to 5,000
B.C., famous racing greyhounds enshrined
in Hall of Fame. Movie, miniature race
track & retired racing greyhounds. Hours:
9:00 am - 4:45 pm Daily. (Donations)
One of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Customs
407 S. Buckeye, (785) 263-3000
www.greyhoundhalloffame.com
Sandwiches, Wraps,
Yogurt by the Ounce
100 NW 14th St. (next to Ike’s)
785-200-6158
800-596-5915 • www.abilenekansas.org

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