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
April 4, 2020
Easter Bunny Train - *CANCELED*
Easter Bunny Train April 4, 2020 Ride the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad with the Easter...
April 4, 2020
Eisenhower Marathon *CANCELED*
Runners at the Eisenhower Marathon and Half Marathon wind through the territory south of Abilene...
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...