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Abilene Explorations
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Abilene Explorations | History

Ever wonder where the trail ends?

Come to Abilene and see where the Chisholm Trail ended in the beginning.

Historic Seelye Mansion

Abilene is home to two Winners of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture. Both homes were built after the Chisholm Trail had moved on to Ellsworth, KS. They both have very unique architecture, one is Georgian and the other is Victorian in style.

Home of 34th President

Original location of President Eisenhower's home, where he grew up. Also a Winner of the Original 8 Wonders of Kansas!!

Lebold Mansion

Abilene is home to two Winners of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture. Both homes were built after the Chisholm Trail had moved on to Ellsworth, KS. They both have very unique architecture, one is Georgian style and the other is a Victorian style.

Riding a carousel is great fun, thanks to C.W. Parker!

C.W. Parker got his start in Abilene! The C. W. Parker carousel tells another part of Abilene's history. Charles Wallace Parker's family moved to Abilene, KS when Parker was 5yrs old.

See a real racing greyhound!

Come to Abilene and check out an 8 Wonders of Kansas Customs Finalist.
contact info
Julie Roller - Abilene CVB - Director
201 NW Second Street
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: 800.569.5915
Fax: 785.263.4425
 
 
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