For the Love of Art – North Central Kansas Road Trip
Abilene, Kansas, located along Eisenhower’s Interstate 70 in North Central, Kansas is home to a great arts scene. From murals of all types and sizes to traditional and innovative statues and, of course, the five-star Great Plains Theatre, art lovers of all ages will love their visit to Abilene.
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Great Plains Theatre
Take in a show at the only professional live theatre between Denver and Kansas City on I-70.
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World's Largest Belt Buckle
At 19 feet 10 ½ inches wide and 13 feet 11 ¼ inches tall (not including the frame), Abilene, Kansas, is now home to the World’s Largest Belt Buckle.
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The Abilene Cowboy
Installed in early 2020, The Abilene Cowboy is a one-of-a-kind piece of art. It stands more than 15 feet tall and weighs more than one ton. Artists: Jason Lahr and Donnie Knauss Read more
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Jeffcoat Photography Studio Museum
The Jeffcoat Photography Studio Museum features a unique look at the history of Abilene and Dickinson County, Kansas through the photographic work of the Jeffcoat Photography Studio. Operating since...
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Abilene Public Library / Carnegie Library
Statues grace the front lawn of the Abilene Public Library, including a special statue of Benjamin Franklin.
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Wild Bill Hickok Mural
Paying respects to Abilene's famous former town Marshal, Wild Bill Hickok, this mural was completed in 2018 by local artist William Counter.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Mural
Local artist William Counter completed this digitized Eisenhower mural in 2007. Due to deterioration, this mural was replaced with a new "Ike Wins" Mural in November 2022.
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Abilene Mural
Graffiti artist, Whitney Kerr, completed this vintage postcard-inspired mural in downtown Abilene. Each letter depicts an important part of Abilene's history. A: The National Greyhound Association...
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I Like Ike Murals
On June 4, 1952, then-General Dwight D. Eisenhower announced in his hometown of Abilene that he was running for president of the United States.
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Eisenhower Barn Quilt Trail
Driving through the countryside anywhere in the world you will likely come across many barns. They drape the country in many designs, colors, and architecture. Some barns are painted to display...
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"Ike's Galaxy" Cowboy Boot
Visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its unique Cowboy Art Trail! Celebrating its cowboy roots, the Cowboy Boot project pays homage to T.C. McInerney's Drovers Boot Store from the 1870s.
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American Bison Stamp Mural
The American Bison is featured on this special 6 cent stamp postmarked from Abilene and completed by local artist William Counter.
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Sunflower Stamp Mural
This stamp was issued in 1961 to celebrate Kansas' centennial and was completed by local artist William Counter.
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Longhorn Mural
Another Whitney Kerr original, this mural is located in front of Abilene Middle School.
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"History of Farming in Dickinson County" Cowboy Boot
Visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its unique Cowboy Art Trail! Celebrating its cowboy roots, the Cowboy Boot project pays homage to T.C. McInerney's Drovers Boot Store from the 1870s.
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"Rose Garden" Cowboy Boot
Visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its unique Cowboy Art Trail! Celebrating its cowboy roots, the Cowboy Boot project pays homage to T.C. McInerney's Drovers Boot Store from the 1870s.
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Train Mural
Celebrating Abilene's days as a Chisholm Trail cowtown, this mural by graffiti artist Whitney Kerr, pays homage to the railroad, which carried hundreds of thousands of head of cattle to eastern...
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"Wild Bill Hickok" Cowboy Boot
Visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its unique Cowboy Art Trail! Celebrating its cowboy roots, the Cowboy Boot project pays homage to T.C. McInerney's Drovers Boot Store from the 1870s.
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While in North Central Kansas, make sure to check out these other art destinations.
1. Clay Center
Following Abilene’s lead, Clay Center is embracing the mural movement. Keep your eyes open, you never know where you'll spot a mural!
2. Concordia
See the Whole Wall Mural – the longest sculpted brick mural in the US. Make sure to check out the statues commemorating the Orphan Train.
3. Cawker City
No Kansas road trip would be complete without a stop and the iconic World's Largest Ball of Sisal Twine!
4. Lucas
The Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas, you never know what you’ll find in Lucas. From America's Most Artistic Giant Toilet to the Garden of Eden, the Grassroots Arts Center and the Wold's Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Things, art is everywhere in Lucas!
5. Salina
Downtown Salina is home to a great variety of sculptures. Each year, between 15-25 sculptures are selected and carefully sited in historic Salina. Take a stroll through downtown and admire these great pieces of art!
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