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
May 24, 2025
School's Out Fest
School’s out, and the fun is in full swing! Kick off summer in Abilene, Kansas, with School’s...
May 26, 2025
Abilene Municipal Band Concert
Experience a timeless Abilene tradition! The 144-year-old Abilene Municipal Band performs live...
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...