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
July 14, 2020
2020 Ike Book Talk Series
Ike's Book Club starts the new year with Eisenhower's At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends. The 2020...
July 16, 2020 to July 18, 2020
Excursion Train Ride
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday - Departures at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Sunday - Departure at 2:00...
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...