May 24, 2021

Abilene receives top small town honors

Posted May 24, 2021 12:20 AM

By WIBW TV

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Abilene has been named the Best U.S. Small Town for 2021.

Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau says the town has been named the Best U.S. Small Town in TravelAwaits’ Best of Travel Awards for 2021.

“We’re really excited to receive this recognition,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau director. “Voters from across the country confirmed what residents already know – Abilene is the best small town.”

According to the Bureau, TravelAwaits is an online bloc that features over 100 travel writers dedicated to the traveler 50 and older ready to cross a few items off their bucket list. TravelAwaits said small towns are a great places to explore when getting to know a new region.