- TripBuzz found 27 things to do with kids in or near Abilene, Kansas, including 19 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salina and Junction City.
- From Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad to Heritage Center of Dickinson County, the Abilene area offers 29 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Historic Homes and Train Tours.
- Having been raised in the town, Abilene is home to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum thus making it a popular tourist destination. This intimate community was further named by Smithsonian as one of the 'Top 20 Small Towns To Visit'. And a short drive from both Wichita and Kansas City, numerous tours including walking, trolley and trail tours are available for guests and tourists.
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At City Park Pool, visitors can go swimming in a large pool with a separate area for younger children. The pool has inflatable pool toys, such as a large ball that visitors can climb on in the center.
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1500 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506
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Housed in the old Dairy Barn from the University's campus, the Kansas State University Insect Zoo displays insects from all around the world, including arthropods. Guided tours are a chance of seeing and understanding live specimens.
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As an outdoor recreational facility, Manhattan City Park has picnic shelters, tennis courts, gardens, and playgrounds for visitors to enjoy. It also has a splash park with shallow wading pools and fountains for kids to play in.
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Kansas State University, 1500 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
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Located in the Old Dairy Barn on the campus of Kansas State University, K-State Insect Zoo features a variety of educational and exciting exhibits based upon the rainforest and tropical insects. This includes tarantulas, spiders and crustaceans.
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Kansas State University, 1483-1523 Vattier Street, Manhattan, KS 66506
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Located on the campus of Kansas State University, the McCain Auditorium hosts student performances as well as touring musicians, comedians, and dance groups. The facility seats 1750 persons and is open to the general public as well as students.
38.9 Miles
Open to visitors of all skating skill levels, Manhattan Ice Rink features an indoor ice rink that hosts public skating sessions and figure skating lessons. Visitors who are not skating receive free admission to the rink.
39.0 Miles
Manhattan’s Wonder Workshop Children’s Museum focuses on offering arts, science, and humanities education to children of all ages. The museum features an array of programs and exhibits, and hosts summer camps.
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US Hwy 24 & Blue River Trailhead, Manhattan, KS 66502
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Providing space for outdoor activities, Manhattan River Trail is most popular with runners and mountain bikers. The path also covers many wooded areas and wetlands making it ideal for wildlife and bird watchers.
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Kanapolis State Park is an outdoor wildlife reserve. It is located in Marquette, Kansas. The place also has sites such as caves, canyons, hiking and the mushroom rocks.