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$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

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Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

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Fit

Discount Hotels near I-70 in Abilene offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

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Kit

Discount Hotels near I-70 in Abilene offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

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I'net

Discount Hotels near I-70 in Abilene offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Abilene Civic Center - located in the restored, 1928 Union Pacific Depot. (listed on the National Register of Historic Places)
201 N.W. 2nd
785-263-2231
1-800-569-5915 (Toll Free)

Eisenhower Center - Center includes the Eisenhower Presidential Research Library, Eisenhower family home and Place of Meditation where President and Mrs. Eisenhower and their son Doud are buried. Open 8a to 5:45p Memorial Day through mid-August and 9a to 4:45p daily the remainder of the year. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days. Orientation film on Ike is shown several times daily. A gift shop is in Visitor Center.
200 SE 4th St
about 2 miles south of I-70 exit 275 on K-15 (Buckeye St.)
1-877-RING-IKE (Toll Free)

Abilene Smoky Valley Railroad - public excursion train rides May through October
From I-70 exit #275, 2 miles south on K-15 (Buckeye St.) across from the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum.
1-888-426-6687 (Toll Free)

C.W. Parker Carousel - Complete handcarved working carousel manufactured in Abilene at the turn of century by C. W. Parker Amusement Co. Available for rides.
412 South Campbell - directly east of the Eisenhower Center
785-263-2681

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Museum of Independent Telephony - tells the story of C.L. Brown, whose independent Brown Telephone Company of Abilene, Kansas, grew to become the telecommunications company known today as Sprint.
785-263-2681

Lebold Mansion - the restored ca 1880 Italianate mansion originally built for Conrad Lebold, Abilene's leading banker, entrepreneur and real estate baron. Passed to other hands upon his bankruptcy in the Great Depression of the 1880's. Under restoration by a succession of owners and now open to the public. More information at: LeboldStory
106 N. Vine
785-263-4356

Seelye Mansion and Museum - the restored ca 1905 Georgian style mansion built for Dr and Mrs. Seelye. Contains many of the original furnishings (including Edison light fixtures). Tourists may also view the Patent Medicine Museum containing many of the materials and cure-alls from Dr. Seelya's Medical Company. More information at: SeelyeStory
1104 N. Buckeye
785-263-1084

Kirby House - this mansion was built in 1885 but was used as a restaurant. It has 8 dining rooms. Still in business as a restaurant, today, serving lunch and dinner. More information at: KirbyStory
205 N.E. 3rd at Kirby Ave.
785-263-7336.