Ranked by Smithsonian Magazine as one of the top twenty “best small towns to visit,” Abilene in the state of Kansas was the hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower, America’s 34th President and a 5-Star General. While Eisenhower may be what first comes to mind when thinking about Abilene, where the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is located, the town boasts many other attractions to experience. Visitors and locals alike can ride the rails with the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad, explore abundant history, or dine on delicious food.
Attractions in Abilene, Kansas
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