Explore President Eisenhower's Life & Legacy
Visit all things Ike on this special tour!
Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
Visit the all-new exhibits at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home and experience Ike and Mamie’s story in their own words.
General Eisenhower Statue
See the 11' statue of 5 Star General and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. The bronze statue of Dwight D. Eisenhower by Robert L. Dean, Jr. was presented to the Eisenhower...
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.
The Farmhouse - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
**TEMPORARILY CLOSED** The Farmhouse Will Be Closed For Renovations While these renovations are exciting, we unfortunately must close the restaurant to bring something truly extraordinary to our...
Abilene Travel Information Center
In 1911, Dwight D. Eisenhower departed from this site for West Point Military Academy. He would use this depot to return home often after 1928. His funeral train arrived here in 1969.
Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Abilene City Park Historic District, is home to the Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden, stadium, municipal pool and playground, and the Central...
Abilene Cemetery
Pay respects to David Jacob Eisenhower and Ida Stover Eisenhower, parents of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
First Abilene Home
From 1892-1898 the Eisenhower family lived in this home. Today, it’s owned by long-time friends of Ike and Mamie, Claus Gruendl. The Gruendl family also operates the Eisenhower Museum in Oberammergau...
Site of Former Abilene High School
A sign marks the sign of the former Abilene High School (1906-1918), which Ike attended from 1906-1909.
Ike's Place
Ike's provides a very casual, family-oriented atmosphere while still capturing that sports feel. The menu is filled with something for everyone, from an assortment of flavored wings to juicy burgers...
Abilene's Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast
This lovely Victorian home was built in 1887 by Dr. Edward E. Hazlett. Hazlett’s son, Edward “Swede”, was a close childhood friend of Dwight D. Eisenhower. It was Swede who persuaded Ike to apply for...
Seelye Mansion
Named an “8 Wonders of Kansas – Architecture”, the Seelye Mansion is like a time capsule. Most of the home’s furnishings were purchased at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.
Kansas Interstate 70
Traveling to Abilene on Kansas I-70 make note of the special Eisenhower Interstate System signs.
Historic Sunflower Hotel
This is the site where Ike and Mamie watched the homecoming parade held in Ike's honor. Note: This property is now an apartment building, not a hotel.
"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.
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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