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Seelye Mansion

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130 Reviews

#1 of 8 things to do in Abilene

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

1105 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS 67410-1942

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“Must see”

This is a historical treasure. The staff is great and really makes the tour a treat. My youngest... read more

Reviewed November 9, 2018

Go549383

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“Bowling on a Wooden Lane”

The Seelye Mansion is a historic home in Abilene, Kansas. The curator/caretaker gave the tour... read more

Reviewed November 3, 2018

Cynthia H

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Travelers talk about

“bowling alley in the basement”(6 reviews)

“light fixtures”(5 reviews)

“original furnishings”(7 reviews)

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1105 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS 67410-1942

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Go549383

Reviewed November 9, 2018 via mobile

Must see

This is a historical treasure. The staff is great and really makes the tour a treat. My youngest and oldest kids loved the whole experience.

Date of experience: November 2018

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Cynthia H

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Reviewed November 3, 2018

Bowling on a Wooden Lane

The Seelye Mansion is a historic home in Abilene, Kansas. The curator/caretaker gave the tour, walking patrons from room to room, explaining about architecture and telling stories about the family and the things in the house. I was selected to try my hand at bowling...More

Date of experience: April 2018

Thank Cynthia H

rvdc94d1001

Wichita, Kansas

Reviewed October 24, 2018

A "GRAND OL' DAME" with an incredible history....

I'm a huge fan of old historic homes and mansions. I've visited numerous ones all over the world. Unequivocally this is the BEST historic home tour I've ever been on. The current owner, Terry Tietjens brings the mansion to life with his detailed vivid descriptions...More

Date of experience: October 2018

2 Thank rvdc94d1001

Janelle C

Reviewed September 26, 2018

Excellent tour! Worth the trip!!

This is the best tour of a period home we have ever been on. Terry, the owner, was so in love with this wonderful home. He shared his love and made sure we had a terrific experience. Stories of the family and furnishings were endless....More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank Janelle C

VAD859

Bowling Green, Kentucky

679250

Reviewed September 7, 2018 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.

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank VAD859

SuZi520

Ponca City, Oklahoma

659

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

Date of experience: July 2018

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LQ4L

Kalamazoo, Michigan

11325

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.

Date of experience: July 2018

1 Thank LQ4L

cyndiw336

523

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

Date of experience: June 2018

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Melanie S

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

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank Melanie S

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"

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank Charlotte S

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