Abilene, Kansas
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26miles East of Abilene
On the largest man-made lake in Kansas there's definitely an outdoor experience waiting for everyone! With over 15,000 surface acres, Milford Lake, known as "The Lake of Blue Water,"... continue
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Abilene Civic Center
The restored 1928 U.P. Depot is home to the Kansas Visitor Information Center and 150 person meeting room.
History Of The Abilene Civic Center California architect, Gilbert Stanley Underwood designed Abilene' Abilene, KS Historic Buildings
The Lebold Mansion
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this twenty-three room Victorian mansion was built in 1880 by Conrad H. Lebold. The limestone was quarried from nearby Russell County. Conrad Lebold was a local banker, realtor, politician, and Mayor of Abilene for 2
Abilene, KS Famous Homes
C.W. Parker Carousel
This antique carousel is a National Landmark and was built in Abilene by C.W. Parker c. 1901. The carousel is a track-operated machine consisting of 24 hand-carved horses and 4 chariots on a 50
Abilene, KS Landmarks
Museum of Independent Telephony
The Museum of Independent Telephony shares a building with the Dickinson County Historical Society and Museum. It was in Abilene that Cleyson L. Brown, a local youth, built and operated a telephone exchange in 1898
Abilene, KS Museums
The Heritage Center Museums
The Museum depicts life on the plains during the American pioneer movement & westward expansion periods. Exhibits include Indians, pioneers, railroad, agriculture, Victorian and cowtown eras.
Abilene, KS Museums
Things to do near Abilene, KS
1883 Jail
The pioneer 1883 jail on Allen Street can be seen by appointment. ...
Marion Reservoir Hunting
Upland game hunter will find a mixed bag, including pheasants, quail, squirrels, rabbits, turkeys and white-tail deer. A lar...
Fall River Fishing
Fisheries management has included stockings of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, walleye, white bass and channel catfish. W...
Samuel N. Wood Home
The Sam Wood House (also known as the Nelson Ranch), the original part was built in the 1860's and is now known as "Buck Cree...