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
July 4, 2025
Old Fashioned 4th of July
An Old-Fashioned 4th of July in Abilene, Kansas, is a celebration filled with community spirit,...
July 4, 2025
Abilene Municipal Band Concert
Experience a timeless Abilene tradition! The 144-year-old Abilene Municipal Band performs live...
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...