What to do

Five-Star Museum District On the south end of town, you’ll find five interesting attractions: the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum [1]; The Heritage Center and Museum of Independent Telephony [2] (with interesting tidbits about how a little Kansas telephone company became Sprint); train rides at the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad [3]; the dog-centric Greyhound Hall of Fame [4]; and Old Abilene Town [3]. You could hit all five in a day; most charge admission. (785) 263-2231; abilenekansas.org [5]

Seelye Mansion A 1905 Georgian-style home features a bowling alley and original furnishings. See reviews and ratings. [6] (785) 263-1084; seelyemansion.org [7]

Where to eat

Brookville Hotel A fourth generation serves family-style chicken dinners. See reviews and ratings. [8] (785) 263-2244; brookvillehotel.com [9]

Hitching Post Burgers, omelets and cinnamon rolls draw folks to the cheery throwback diner in Old Abilene Town. See reviews and ratings. [10] (785) 263-1868; oldabilenetown.net [11]

Where to stay

Abilene’s Victorian Inn Bed and Breakfast Gourmet breakfasts sate guests at a six-guest-room mansion. From $79. See reviews and ratings. [12] (888) 807-7774; abilenesvictorianinn.com [13]

For information: Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau (785) 263-2231; abilenekansas.org [5]