Welcome to Abilene
It's a great day in Abilene! We welcome you to our award-winning, five-star community to explore all it has to offer. From world-class museums to wild west re-enactments, destination dining and lodging options and unique retail shopping, Abilene offers something for everyone!
Upcoming Events
April 19, 2025
Eisenhower Marathon
Runners at the Eisenhower Marathon and Half Marathon wind through the territory south of Abilene...
May 10, 2025
7th Annual Antique Fest
Get ready for the 7th Annual Abilene Downtown Antique Fest on Saturday, May 10, a can’t-miss event...
Abilene's History
The colorful history of Abilene dates from the pioneer cattle days when great herds of longhorns were driven overland from Texas to Abilene, the western terminus of the first railroad through Kansas. The City of Abilene holds a colorful position in the annuals of the Old West. Many of the legends and the traditions of the cowboy days had their...