Welcome to Abilene
It's a great day in Abilene! We welcome you to our 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
November 26, 2020 to November 29, 2020
Thanksgiving Weekend Open Houses
The holiday season is right around the corner and Abilene businesses are already planning special...
November 27, 2020 to January 31, 2021
Christmas Tours
The Seelye Mansion is exceptionally beautiful during the holidays. See more than 750 nutcrackers,...
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...