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
September 20, 2024 to September 21, 2024
7th Annual Oktoberfest
Save the date! Join the Oktoberfest party, returning to downtown Abilene in 2024! Immerse yourself...
September 21, 2024
Wild West Gravel Fest
For those who love the thrill of adventure on two wheels, the Wild West Gravel Fest is the 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...