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.
Abilene Travel Information Center
In 1911, Dwight D. Eisenhower departed from this site for West Point Military Academy. He would often use this depot to return home 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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Engle House Bed & Breakfast
The Engle House Bed and Breakfast was the home to Jacob Engle and is on the National Register of Historic Places with connections to Abilene’s history. David Eisenhower came to Abilene KS after...
Kansas Interstate 70
Traveling to Abilene on Kansas I-70 make note of the special Eisenhower Interstate System signs.
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...
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.
Abilene Golf & Fitness
Enjoy our beautiful Golf Course, Driving Range and Fitness Center. The property includes a 9,000-square-foot Clubhouse, which houses our front desk, dining area, aerobics room, tanning bed, fitness...
World's Largest "I Like Ike" Button
Abilene is now home to the World’s Largest “I Like Ike” Button. Created by local artist Jason Lahr of Fluters Creek Metalworks, this impressive button measures 6 feet in diameter and features the...
Ike "I Come from the Very Heart of America" Mural
Completed in Fall 2024, this mural will be a tribute to one of Abilene’s most iconic figures, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Featuring his famous quote, "I come from the very heart of America," this...