See It All
Check out all Abilene has to offer!
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Ride the rails on a 100-year-old steam engine, enjoy an open-air car, or dine aboard a dinner train.
200 SE Fifth Street, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-1077
Abilene Cemetery
Pay respects to David Jacob Eisenhower and Ida Stover Eisenhower, parents of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
513 NW 14th St, Abilene, KS, 67410
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...
324 N. Spruce St, Abilene, KS, 67410
Abilene Public Library / Carnegie Library
Statues grace the front lawn of the Abilene Public Library including a special statue of Benjamin Franklin.
209 NW 4th, Abilene, KS, 67410
Abilene Travel Information Center
In 1911, Dwight D. Eisenhower departed from this site for West Point
201 NW 2nd, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-2231
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...
820 NW 3rd, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-7774
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.
203 N. Cedar, Abilene, KS, 67410
Angel Wings Mural
Located behind Aksent Boutique, graffiti artist, Whitney Kerry, created this interactive angel wings mural, which makes the perfect photo opp in downtown Abilene!
309 N BUCKEYE AVE, Abilene, KS, 67410
C.W. Parker Carousel
Named one of the Kansas Sampler Foundation's 8 Wonders of Kansas - Customs, Abilene's C.W. Parker Carousel is the oldest operational Parker carousel known to exist. Fun Facts: 24 horses in 12 pairs...
412 S Campbell, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-2681
Dickinson County Historical Society
Discover the earliest days of telephone technology, marvel at massive cattle drives and ride the oldest operating Parker carousel in existence!
412 S Campbell, Abilene, KS, 67410
Dickinson County Historical Society
Learn about Dickinson County’s famous former residents from C.L. Brown, whose telephone company eventually became known as Sprint, to Abilene’s former town Marshal Wild Bill Hickok and Joseph McCoy...
412 S Campbell, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-2681
Dwight D. Eisenhower Mural
Local artist William Counter completed this digitized Eisenhower mural in 2007.
105 NE 4TH ST,, Abilene, KS, 67410
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...
500 Pine Street, Abilene, KS, 67410
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.
200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-6700 x877
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...
102 Highland Dr, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 479-3749
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...
112 SE 2nd, Abilene, KS, 67410
Fred Schmidt Museum
Visit the Fred Schmidt Railroad Museum inside the former freight room of the depot. The museum is named in honor of one of the founders of the Abilene & Smoky Railroad. Enjoy exhibits featuring...
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...
200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, KS, 67410
Great Plains Theatre
Take in a show at the only professional live theatre between Denver and Kansas City on I-70.
215 N Campbell, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-4574
Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum
Explore the exciting world of racing at the Greyhound Capital of the World!
407 S Buckeye, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-3000
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...
100 NE 14th St, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 200-6278
Interactive "Harmon" Mural
This interactive mural inspires visitors to create a variety of poses. This giant mural was modeled after local resident Harmon Geissinger and completed by graffiti artist, Whitney Kerr.
200 N Broadway Ave, Abilene, KS, 67410
Journey to the Old West
Named #1 True Western Town of the Year, visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its wild and wooly side!
Kansas Interstate 70
Traveling to Abilene on Kansas I-70 make note of the special Eisenhower Interstate System signs.
Kansas I-70, Abilene, KS, 67410
Mr. K's Farmhouse Restaurant
Ike Fact: Mr. K’s Farmhouse, formerly Lena’s “farmhouse on the hill’, is the location of many families and celebratory meals. Although many a story has circulated about this place, none more...
407 S Van Buren St, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-7995
Old Abilene Town
Get a taste of the Old West, and enjoy can-can dancers and gunfights during the summer travel season.
200 SE 5th St, Abilene, KS, 67410
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Old Abilene Town
Get a taste of the Old West, and enjoy can-can dancers and gunfights during the summer travel season. Old Abilene Town also hosts Chisholm Trail Days during Labor Day weekend. Enjoy a live cattle...
100 SE 5th, Abilene, KS, 67410
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.
1105 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS, 67410
Call: (785) 263-1084
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.
300 NW 7th, Abilene, KS, 67410
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Steam Locomotive - ATSF 3415
1919 BALDWIN - The 1919 Baldwin 4-6-2 "Pacific" type locomotive, Santa Fe #3415 was moved to its present location at the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad yard in April 1996, from the city park in...
Sunflower Stamp Mural
This stamp was issued in 1961 to celebrate Kansas' centennial and was completed by local artist William Counter.
306 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, KS, 67410
Train Mural
Celebrating Abilene's days as a Chisholm Trail cowtown, this mural by graffiti artist, Whitney Kerry, pay homages to the railroad, which carried hundreds of thousands of head of cattle to eastern...
207 NE 3rd St, Abilene, KS, 67410
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.
201 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS, 67410