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  • On_The_Road29360
    Ankeny, IA74 contributions
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    22-acre site that includes the home where Eisenhower was raised, the research library with limited displays, the large museum, visitor center/gift shop, and the burial site of the president. The house tour is guided but emphasizes how working together helped the Eisenhower boys grow into independent but collaborative citizens. The museums puts a great deal of emphasis on Eisenhower's life in Abilene, and the impact of Mamie on Dwight's life. While I believe he was one of our greatest presidents and military leaders, I would have liked a bit more description of some of the "nuts and bolts" of decision-making -- what worked and what did not in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily, for example, and his role in working with the CIA in nations struggling with independence in the 1950s, such as Guatemala. The burial site is extremely moving; a few pews, and the faint trickle of a small fountain. There are many things we could learn from Eisenhower today, and I encourage everyone to visit and consider how a commitment to excellence can help a person rise to great heights.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Richard H
    Litchfield, MN154 contributions
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    This is a very good tour of a house built in the early 1900’s. The house amazingly well preserved. It was easy to get started in the continuing tour and just step out when you get back to the place you started. A worthwhile stop.
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • IowaTraveler925
    Iowa190 contributions
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    We had limited time to get to Abilene during a recent trip to the Kansas City and booked an afternoon train ride months in advance for our one available time.

    While there was unfortunately a switch/safety isssue almost immediately into our ride, I am still so happy we went. Seeing the steam engine in person and climbing up into the top seats in the caboose for our brief ride was just cool. Many people get their tickets for the excursions stamped in honor of train history (a tip for your trip).

    The staff could not have been more apologetic, safety focused or kind. Everyone was wonderful to visit with and very careful when the diesel engine had to pull the passengers back to the depot so the impacted cars could be more directly addressed.

    Watch for the adorable service dog dressed in a train engineer's costume on the caboose.

    Oh, and FYI, if you do buy caboose tickets, that ride is only one way because whatever engine you are riding in will be hooked to the caboose on the way back from your stop.

    Written 23 September 2023
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  • pathfinderwavohio
    Waverly, OH244 contributions
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    We stopped in over the weekend. Were greeted at the door by two of the sweetest grayhounds. It was an interesting history lesson on grayhounds and grayhound racing. If in the area stop by.
    It is across the street from the Eisenhower Presidental Library.
    Written 18 September 2023
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  • Tami A
    Chester, MD8 contributions
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    Saw the matinee performance of The Wedding Singer on Wednesday June 7. The level of talent was amazing! Performers are selected from all over the country. Mitchell, the producer, has quite a knack for assembling performers that act, sing, and dance cohesively together. The show was high energy, and funny. Great place to see a show, whether you live in Abilene or are visiting.
    Written 7 June 2023
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  • Cassy W
    Abilene, KS12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our kids enjoy riding the carousel - the five year old most recently did so on a field trip - it's fun to see the outside buildings as well as walking through the interior of the museum.
    Written 24 May 2021
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  • ReadRibbet
    763 contributions
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    In our quest to check off notable Roadside Attractions, we decided to take in the world's largest belt buckle in Abilene. It was easy to find on the fairgrounds and worth the stop. The buckle actually has stairs which allow you to pose at the top of the belt buckle. It is near a beautiful city park which in the summer had gorgeous gardens and many additional photo opportunities. It would be a nice place to stop for a rest along your road trip. The park is very close to the Eisenhower Museum & Library complex.
    Written 7 July 2023
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  • Linda B
    Columbia, MO108 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love this place and it's always on my agenda to stop here. It didn't have as good of discounts in the discount area as usual. This is where they sell like Christmas and other holiday candy out of season or like the bloopers. I still bought items and will stop again.
    Written 30 January 2024
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  • Thomas - Genevi... H
    Higham, Suffolk, UK1,017 contributions
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    I visited in the early sunrise hours as part of a run-cation and cross-country trip. Not knowing what to expect as I ran along the roads of Abilene (2 miles south of I-70), I stumbled upon this little gem! It is the perfect little preservation of Old West history. Over a dozen buildings (rail station, hotel, shops, small buildings, a cemetery, etc) from the mid-19th century adorn the old Abilene town area. There are info placards that explain the history, as well as relevance of this location. Theres's also a staffed information center and gift shop.
    A definite stop on a cross-county journey if you want to stretch the legs.
    Written 17 August 2020
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  • chuck g
    39 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ok are stay at the hotel we stoped to do some bowling. First when we got there no people at the desk and only like 3 small groups there. The floors were very uneven so do not recommend professional bowlers. But it was a fun and funny adventure.
    Written 10 June 2018
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