Downtown Shopping, Dining & Museums
Presented below are all of your best options in Historic Downtown Abilene for shopping, Dining, Entertainment, Museums and more.
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1289 N. 2nd, Abilene
325-677-6515
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays
$3 Adults; $1 Ages 7 to 12 ; $Free for children ages 6 and younger
Museums & Special Interests
In the short space of five months the 12th became one of the most feared fighting machines of WWII. The Memorial Museum displays and interprets the Division’s historical collection, serves as a teaching museum for the study of WWII and its impact on the American people, and offers academic access to historical materials and provides educational programs for children.
1101 N. 1st
Historic T&P Depot, Abilene
325-676-2556
Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Shopping Guide, Visitor Info
The Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes the city as a site for conventions, motorcoach tours and individual travelers. The Bureau sells a wide variety of Abilene souvenirs.
402 Cypress
Suite 130, Abilene
325-677-6710
Entertainment, Museums & Special Interests
The Abilene Philharmonic, a professional orchestra, has been offering both classical and pops performances for nearly 60 years. The orchestra draws an audience from more than 50 Texas cities each year for its concerts at the Abilene Civic Center. It also educates 6,000 area students yearly. Call for a concert schedule and ticket prices.
The Abilene Philharmonic, a professional orchestra, has been offering both classical and pops performances for nearly 60 years. The orchestra draws an audience from more than 50 Texas cities each year for its concerts at the... Learn More
202 Cedar, Abilene
325-677-2474
Mon., Tues., Thurs., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wed., Fri., Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free Admission
Museums & Special Interests
The library has a wide array of informational and leisure materials, children’s programs, access to the internet, online databases and genealogical resources.
216 Pine, Abilene
325-437-0192
Dining
Gourmet dining in a casual atmosphere. Omelets, deli sandwiches, wraps, salad buffet, daily lunch specials, desserts. Breakfast and Lunch.
Gourmet dining in a casual atmosphere. Omelets, deli sandwiches, wraps, salad buffet, daily lunch specials, desserts. Breakfast and Lunch.
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1175 N. 2nd, Abilene
325-672-0529
Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Shopping Guide
Wedding dresses and accessories, specializing in quinceaneras.
701 Hickory, Abilene
325-677-9191
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m. to Noon
Shopping Guide
Abilene’s oldest and only traditional drug store features old fashioned service for your health and beauty needs as well as a wide assortment of greeting cards, gifts, jewelry and fine perfumes.
333 Walnut, Abilene
325-673-8301
Mon. - Fri., 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Shopping Guide
Complete hardware store with tools, plumbing, electrical and more!
241 Cypress, Abilene
325-672-3296
Dining
Bogie’s offers a wide variety of deli and specialty sandwiches, soups and salads. The decor highlights Humphrey Bogart movies and old photos of Abilene.
250 Cypress, Abilene
325-677-9114
Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Shopping Guide
1201 N. 1st, Abilene
325-673-2005
Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shopping Guide
Vletas, located west of the T&P Depot, was originally founded as the Olympia Confectionery in 1912. Today, Vletas continues that tradition of excellence with hand-dipped chocolates and fruits, brittles, fudges and other candies that are made on site.
957 N. 2nd, Abilene
325-677-9999
Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment
Museums & Special Interests
Barry Authur’s paintings and sculptures are what great western art is all about. From beautiful landscapes, western and wildlife to intricately carved sculpture; the gallery offers a wide variety of art. Barry can usually be found in his studio, located within the gallery, working on a painting or deep in research on the next one.
Barry Authur’s paintings and sculptures are what great western art is all about. From beautiful landscapes, western and wildlife to intricately carved sculpture; the gallery offers a wide variety of art. Barry can usua... Learn More
1133 N. 2nd, Abilene
325-829-7975
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment
Free Admission
Museums & Special Interests
This downtown gallery is home to many of Abilene’s most promising artists and photographers. It boasts 12 working artist studios and a small gallery upstairs. Exhibits rotate monthly and are a varied, beautiful, terrific mixtures of multi-mediums.
Cockerell Galleries and Studios also serve as home to the ACU-Cockerell Art Gallery. Operated by Abilene Christian University's School of Art and Design, the gallery features a wide variety of exhibits: student and faculty shows, intercollegiate competitions, art workshops and lectures, and exhibits by nationally renowned guest artists. 325-674-2085. Wednesday - Saturday, Noon to 3 p.m. Free!
This downtown gallery is home to many of Abilene’s most promising artists and photographers. It boasts 12 working artist studios and a small gallery upstairs. Exhibits rotate monthly and are a varied, beautiful, terrif... Learn More
1056 N. 2nd, Abilene
325-670-9992
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
Shopping Guide
158 Cypress, Abilene
325-676-3463
Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m. to closing
Cocktails | Nightlife, Dining, Entertainment
Abilene's landmark restaurant and first brewery. Lunch features hamburgers, pastas, wraps, salads, soups and a daily special. The evening fare runs from sandwiches and pizza to steaks, pork, chicken and seafood.
Abilene's landmark restaurant and first brewery. Lunch features hamburgers, pastas, wraps, salads, soups and a daily special. The evening fare runs from sandwiches and pizza to steaks, pork, chicken and seafood. Enjoy go... Learn More
625 N. 1st, Abilene
325-437-2800
Open Daily: Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
$8 Adults; $6 Ages 60+ & Military; $5 Students & Teachers with ID; $4—Ages 3 to 12; Free younger than age 3
Museums & Special Interests
Frontier Texas! is one of only a few museums in the world that feature Life-sized holographic figures. Experience the big picture of the Texas frontier between 1780 to 1880 as the story comes to life in this multimedia facility.
Frontier Texas! is one of only a few museums in the world that feature Life-sized holographic figures. Experience the big picture of the Texas frontier between 1780 to 1880 as the story comes to life in this multimedia facil... Learn More
644 Hickory, Abilene
325-675-0465
Dining, Shopping Guide
Located in a Historic Landmark home, Hickory Street's menu includes their house specialty of chicken salad with grapes and cashews, quiche, sandwiches, zucchini bread and more. An upstairs gift shop offering a variety of items.
201 Walnut, Abilene
325-672-9792
Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Shopping Guide
Offering fine furnishings and accessories for the home and garden, lamps, bedding and jewelry.
1060 N. 2nd, Abilene
325-670-9880
Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or by appointment
Shopping Guide
Fine art from the 19th and 20th century.
613 Hickory, Abilene
325-676-7117
Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat., Noon to 4 p.m.
Shopping Guide
This restored 1920’s house holds a collection of hand-crafted items and collectibles; specializing in traditional style children’s clothing (new born to six years), many decorated with hand smocking.
Antiques, furniture, glassware, collectibles and hand-made children’s clothing, alterations
Other Information
indicates an Abilene Chamber of Commerce member.
