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 2, 2025 to May 11, 2025
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling at Great Plains Theatre
Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 11 Evening Performances begin at 7:30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday...
May 3, 2025
Will Bill Hickok Rodeo Team Roping 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...