Abilene, KS Road Trips
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
92.1 mi
Hutchinson, KS
Quickest Drive
1h 40m
Hutchinson, KS
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Abilene, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,449
Median Income
$56,592
Median Home Value
$136,000
Median Age
43.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Abilene, KS at a Glance
Founded
1857
Elevation
1,155 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Abilene, KS
A sampling of people born in Abilene, KS.
Harry Beaumont
1888–1966
American film director, actor, and screenwriter (1888-1966)
Milton Stover Eisenhower
1899–1985
American university president (1899–1985)
Earl D. Eisenhower
1898–1968
American politician (1898–1968)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Abilene, KS.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
presidential library and museum in Abilene, Kansas, U.S.
Lander Park Carousel
historic carousel in Abilene, Kansas
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
church building in Kansas, United States of America
Abilene Union Pacific Railroad Freight Depot
Abilene Union Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot
former railroad station in Abilene, Kansas
Berger House
Lustron house in Abilene, Kansas
Lebold Mansion
house in Abilene, Kansas, United States
St. John's Episcopal Church
historic church in Abilene, Kansas, USA
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Traveler Guide to Abilene, KS
Abilene is in Flint Hills, Kansas.
1 Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, 201 NW Second St, ☏ +1 785 263-2231. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, 200 SE 4th St, ☏ +1 785 263-6700, toll-free: +1-877-RING-IKE (7464-453), [email protected]. Tu-Sa 9AM-4ː30PM. (updated Aug 2025) 2 Seelye Mansion, 1105 N Buckeye Ave. (updated Jun 2019) 3 Greyhound Hall of Fame, 407 S Buckeye, ☏ +1 785 263-3000, toll-free: +1-800-932-7881. Daily, 9AM-4ː45PM. Free. (updated Jun 2019) 4 Dickinson County Heritage Center, 412 S Campbell St, ☏ +1 785-263-2681. Includes the Dickinson County Historical Society Museum, the Museum of Independent Telephony, and a 1901 CW Parker Carousel with a 1904 Wurlitzer Band Organ. Adults $10, Adults 62+ and Military $7; carousel rides $4; Children (2-17) $5 includes carousel ride. (updated Jan 2022) World's Largest Belt Buckle, 400 N Pine St. (updated Jul 2025)
1 Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad, 200 SE 5th, ☏ +1 785-263-1077, [email protected]. (updated Jul 2025) 2 Great Plains Theatre, 215 N Campbell St, ☏ +1 785-263-4574, [email protected]. Live professional theatre. (updated Jan 2026)
M&R Grill, 1720 N Buckeye Ave, ☏ +1 785 263-9819, [email protected]. Tu-F 11AM-10PM, Sa 8:30AM-10PM. (updated Jan 2022) 1 Midwest Snow Cones and Creamery, 409 NW 3rd St, ☏ +1 785 280-9059. Small shop with snow cones, house-made ice cream, and ice cream floats. Hours and opening days vary seasonally. $4–8. (updated Jan 2023) 2 Legacy Kansas (Munson's Prime & Brookville Hotel), 105 E Lafayette (just off I-70 and Hwy 15, by the Holiday Inn), ☏ +1 785-200-3973. Th–Mon dinner, plus lunch on Sundays. A prix fixe restaurant offering your choice of chicken or beef, with all of the old-fashioned trimmings served family-style. Reservations strongly encouraged. $30. (updated Jan 2023)
Abilene's Victorian Inn, 820 NW 3rd St, ☏ +1 785 263-7774. (updated Jun 2019) Engle House Bed & Breakfast, 102 Highland Dr, ☏ +1 785 479-3749. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jan 2022) Walt's Four Seasons Campground & Country Store, 2500 Mink Rd, ☏ +1 785 598-2352, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2022) Covered Wagon RV Park, 803 S Buckeye Ave, ☏ +1 785-263-2343, [email protected]. Full hook-ups with Wi-Fi, laundry, playground, and a pool. Pets welcome. $35/night. (updated Jul 2025)
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