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.
"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.
Longhorn Mural
Another Whitney Kerr original, this mural is located in front of Abilene Middle School.
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.
"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.
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...
Bison Mural
A project of the Arts Council of Dickinson County, this bison was completed with assistance from members of the community.
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.
"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.
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...
"Sister City" 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.
"Varsity Letter" 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.
Angel Wings Mural
Located behind Aksent Boutique, graffiti artist, Whitney Kerr, created this interactive angel wings mural, which makes the perfect photo opp in downtown Abilene!
"Crazy Quilt" 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.
"Patriotism" 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.
"Mooooo" 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.
- ‹ previous
- 2 of 3
- next ›
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!
Learn more