Bronze statue of a military leader beneath a blue sky.

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The Eisenhower Presidential Library

Step inside the story of America’s 34th President. The exhibits at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home let history speak for itself — in Ike and Mamie’s own words.

A black and white portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower, dressed in a dark suit with a tie, posing with hands on hips. His autograph is in the corner of the photograph.
A monument to Dwight D. Eisenhower, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with flowers and a blue sky background.

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The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home is where any Abilene visit should start.

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More to Explore

There is no shortage of things to do in Abilene

 

From a century-old steam engine to the oldest operational Parker carousel in the country, Abilene has a way of making history feel alive. The Eisenhower Library is just the beginning.

Abilene Attractions Worth Your Time

A few more reasons to make the trip.

Seelye Mansion

Named one of the “8 Wonders of Kansas,” filled with furnishings from the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. A genuine time capsule.

Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

Board a century-old steam engine, ride in the open-air car, or settle in for a dinner train through the Kansas countryside.

C.W. Parker Carousel

The oldest operational Parker carousel known to exist — 24 hand-carved horses still spinning, as they have for over a century.

Great Plains Theatre

The only professional live theatre between Denver and Kansas City along I-70. Worth a detour on its own.

Old Abilene Town

Can-can dancers, cowboy gunfights, and a live cattle drive during Chisholm Trail Days — Abilene’s Wild West roots run deep.

Greyhound Hall of Fame

An Atlas Obscura must-see, complete with resident Greyhound greeters. The Greyhound Capital of the World lives up to the name.

Dickinson County Heritage Center

From Wild Bill Hickok to the founder of Sprint, this county has produced an unlikely cast of American characters.

Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a quiet counterpart to the library — perfect for an afternoon stroll.

Antique & Specialty Shopping

More than 150 antique vendors call Abilene home. Whether hunting for something specific or just browsing, there is always something worth finding.

 

Please Note: For a full list of Abilene attractions, visit abilenekansas.org

Eisenhower Presidential Library · 200 SE 4th St, Abilene, KS 67410