Meet the Murals: Exploring Mindy’s Art Around Abilene
Abilene, Kansas, has plenty of stories to tell, and some of them are painted in a big way!
From longhorns and local businesses to patriotic scenes and a towering tribute to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, artist Mindy Allen of Mindy’s Murals has added color, creativity and personality to locations throughout Abilene.
In fact, Men’s Journal named Abilene one of America’s Top Destinations for Outdoor Art and Murals.
Ready to explore? Grab your camera and take a colorful tour of Mindy’s Murals around Abilene.
1. Midwest Meats Longhorn Mural
Location: 610 S. Buckeye Avenue
Completed: September 2022
You can’t miss the longhorns at Midwest Meats as you travel along Buckeye Avenue.
This larger-than-life mural is especially fitting in Abilene, a community known for its cattle-town history and its place at the end of the Chisholm Trail. Pull in for a closer look and snap a photo with this nod to Abilene’s Old West story.
2. Meraki Hair Studio Mural
Location: 417 NW 3rd Street
Completed: July 2023
Downtown Abilene gets an extra splash of color at Meraki Hair Studio.
Bright, creative and full of personality, this mural adds a colorful backdrop to NW 3rd Street. Stop for a photo while exploring downtown Abilene’s shops, restaurants and attractions.
3. M&R Grill Mural
Location: 1720 N. Buckeye Avenue
Completed: March 2023
Another Mindy creation can be found at M&R Grill on North Buckeye Avenue.
The western-inspired artwork fits right in with Abilene’s personality and gives you another reason to take a closer look before heading inside for a meal.
4. Tossed N Sauced Mural
Location: 306 NW 3rd Street
Completed: February 2022
Pizza and public art? Sounds like a pretty great combination!
The Tossed N Sauced mural brings a playful pop of color to downtown Abilene. Stop for a photo, grab a bite to eat and then continue your mural tour.
5. Abilene Celebrates America 250 Mural
Location: 317 N. Spruce Street
Abilene is celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a big way, and Mindy’s patriotic mural on N. Spruce Street is part of the celebration.
Kansas' first America 250 mural honors America and the men and women who have served our country, making it especially meaningful in the hometown of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
As you explore Abilene during the nation’s 250th anniversary year, add this patriotic photo stop to your itinerary.
6. Ike “I Come From the Very Heart of America” Silo Mural
Location: Bert & Wetta Sales Silo, 509 SE 4th Street
This one takes murals to a whole new level.
Towering above Abilene, Mindy’s massive silo mural celebrates our hometown president, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the community he proudly called home.
The mural features Eisenhower and his memorable words:
“I come from the very heart of America.”
Visible from across town, the mural has become one of Abilene’s most recognizable pieces of public art and an impressive addition to the community’s collection of Eisenhower attractions.
Be sure to see it up close, then continue your Ike experience at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home and discover more Eisenhower-inspired landmarks throughout his hometown.
How Many Mindy’s Murals Can You Find?
One artist. Six stops. Plenty of great photo opportunities.
Mindy’s Murals have turned walls and even a towering silo into colorful stops that help tell Abilene’s story.
So, the next time you’re exploring Abilene, keep your eyes open. You never know when another colorful creation might be waiting around the corner.
Grab your camera, meet the murals and explore Abilene!