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
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July 9, 2022
Memories of the Prairie
Experience first-hand stories, educational programs and reenactors bringing history to life at the...
August 4, 2022
Central Kansas Free Fair Parade
The parade kicks off the annual Central Kansas Free Fair. The 2022 Parade begins at 4 p.m.,...
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...