Abilene, Kansas, named one of 10 best historic small towns in America

Abilene, Kansas, has been named one of the Best Historic Small Towns in the country by USA TODAY 10Best readers.

Thanks to voters from around the world, Abilene earned the No. 3 spot in the Top 10 List.

Abilene is located 27 miles east of Salina.

“Abilene’s consistent Top 10 ranking is a testament to our community’s relentless commitment to preserving and promoting its history,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. “Our enthusiasm to promote and share Abilene is contagious and inspires thousands of voters each year to vote for Ike’s hometown.”

This is the sixth consecutive year for Abilene to rank in the Top 10:

• #3 – Abilene (2024)

• #2 – Abilene (2023)

• #2 – Abilene (2022)

• #4 – Abilene (2021)

• #2 – Abilene (2020)

• #8 – Abilene (2019)

“We’re looking forward to a great summer travel season and welcoming new and returning visitors to our five-star community,” Roller Weeks said. “Stay tuned for more big news from Abilene!”

The top 10 winners in this category are as follows:

1. Ludington, Michigan (pop. 7,699)

2. Wickford, Rhode Island (pop. 22,979)

3. Abilene, Kansas (pop. 6,441)

4. Ruston, Louisiana (pop. 22,295)

5. San Elizario, Texas (pop. 10,138)

6. Winslow, Arizona (pop. 8,741)

7. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia (pop. 753)

8. Cumberland, Maryland (pop. 18,769)

9. Jonesborough, Tennessee (pop. 6,172)

10. Winterset, Iowa (pop. 5,455)

View the entire list at the USA TODAY 10Best website.

This article originally appeared on Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise: Abilene, Kansas, named one of 10 best historic small towns in America