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Seelye Mansion

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126 Reviews

#2 of 9 things to do in Abilene

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

1105 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS 67410-1942

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“Amazing old mansion undisturbed by time.”

This old mansion has basically been undisturbed for 95 years. The man giving the tour actually... read more

Reviewed August 6, 2018

SuZi520

Ponca City, Oklahoma

“Great Tour!”

Terry took us on a great tour telling us of the history of the Seelye Mansion. Terry is extremely... read more

Reviewed August 4, 2018

LQ4L

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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1105 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS 67410-1942

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VAD859

Bowling Green, Kentucky

621155

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Beautiful stately mansion in hostotic Abilene

What a joy it was to step back in time to experience life in the Seeleye Mansion. Original artwork, furnishings, and period appropriate gardens delight and astound.

Thank VAD859

SuZi520

Ponca City, Oklahoma

629

Reviewed August 6, 2018

Amazing old mansion undisturbed by time.

This old mansion has basically been undisturbed for 95 years. The man giving the tour actually lived there with the original owners and has amazing stories to tell. Little ones might get a bit restless but for adults it is great. There is so much...More

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LQ4L

Kalamazoo, Michigan

11124

Reviewed August 4, 2018

Great Tour!

Terry took us on a great tour telling us of the history of the Seelye Mansion. Terry is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the house. Allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours for the tour.

1 Thank LQ4L

Cyndi Chisham W

Reviewed July 10, 2018 via mobile

Beautiful but hot during summer.

This Mansion is absolutely gorgeous with all of the most advanced inventions of the day in which it was built the curator is quite knowledgeable and will take as much time as you wish to answer what your questions. The tour is a bit long...More

Thank Cyndi Chisham W

mstahlheber

Saint Peters, Missouri

Reviewed July 6, 2018 via mobile

Magnificent

I am not one to normally write reviews, but the Seelye Mansion and tour were just magnificent! Terry, the man who gives the tours and actually lives in the house is just wonderful. He has owned and lived in the house for years so he...More

Thank mstahlheber

Charlotte S

Reviewed July 4, 2018 via mobile

Extremely lucky Unplanned stop

Terry was a wealth of knowledge! The history of the home, the furnishings, the family, the area.... really thorough! Don't stop unless you have over an hour...the mansion legitimately gets the title "mansion"

Thank Charlotte S

H2498UXmikeb

Weeki Wachee, Florida

15829

Reviewed July 3, 2018 via mobile

An Absolute Must!!

This is a must see when in Abilene KS. What a great tour guide. Full of knowledge and makes the tour so interesting. His love of his home, yes, he lives there and how much he cared about the Seelye sisters which he purchased the...More

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Suzanne D

Omaha, Nebraska, Usa

5022

Reviewed June 11, 2018

Interesting But Long

The home is amazingly beautiful with original furnishings (something rarely seen). The tour guide is very knowledgeable including minute details. The tour took 2 1/2 hours with quite a bit of repetition. The house isn’t air conditioned well so not best to do on hot...More

3 Thank Suzanne D

A'Lisa J

Abilene, Kansas

5315

Reviewed June 2, 2018

A step back in time

Terry T who is the curator/owner is a charming host! At Christmas time, the home is elegantly decorated with a Christmas tree in every room! And an extensive nutcracker collection. Throughout the year, the home is a wonderful place to visit and to take out...More

Thank A'Lisa J

lukebabs

Roseville, California

6745

Reviewed May 18, 2018

A must if you are in Abilene (or anywhere close)

Our tour of the mansion was simply amazing. We were led by the owner/resident, Terry. He invited us to join the tour just as it was starting. The mansion is presented the way it existed many years ago, but Terry encourages you to touch, sit,...More

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