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Things to do in Abilene, Kansas. Named one of the top 20 “best small towns to visit” by Smithsonian Magazine, Abilene is the hometown of 5-Star General and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Attractions. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home – named #1 Kansas Attraction by USA Today.
Abilene, city, seat (1861) of Dickinson county, east-central Kansas, U.S. The city lies along the Smoky Hill River. Settled in 1858 and known as Mud Creek, it was named about 1860 for the biblical Abilene (which means “grassy plain”). Development was slow until Joseph McCoy, a cattle entrepreneur.
Home Plan Your Visit. Journey to the Old West. Named #1 True Western Town of the Year, visit Abilene, Kansas and experience its wild and wooly side! History. The first cattle drive from Texas to Abilene took place in 1867. With that first cattle drive, the history of Abilene was changed.
It's a great day in Abilene! We welcome you to our award-winning, five-star community to explore all it has to offer. From world-class museums to wild west re-enactments, destination dining and lodging options and unique retail shopping, Abilene offers something for everyone! See more.
Oct 30, 2021 · Located in the Flint Hills region of the Great Plains, in north-central Kansas, Abilene sits at the intersection of I-70 and K-15, about 94 miles north of Wichita. With a population of barely 6,000, Abilene has earned a place on many best small-town lists, including the Smithsonian’s 2017 Best Small Town to Visit List.
Oct 18, 2021 · Abilene is a small town in the US state of Kansas. Founded in the mid-19 th century, the town became a key transit point for livestock. In fact, it was eventually given the nickname, “Queen of the Cowtowns”. Abilene was typical of a frontier town in what was once the Old West, complete with cowboys and gunfights.
Things to Do in Abilene, KS - Abilene Attractions. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters. Sort. Map. Category types. Attractions. Concerts & Shows. Shopping. Types of Attractions. Museums. Sights & Landmarks. Fun & Games. Nature & Parks. Traveler rating. & up. Good for a Rainy Day. Budget-friendly. Good for Kids. Good for Big Groups. Show more.
