Great Story Ideas

Starters for Travel or Educational Writing

Use the ideas below as inspiration when crafting a story about Abilene, whether you are writing about our historical downtown, traveling to Abilene with children, or some of the many exciting lodging opportunities around Abilene.


Find Adventure at Frontier Texas! Word Document  PDF
Frontier Texas! is an educational and entertaining 14,000 square-foot multimedia museum on 6.4 acres in downtown Abilene that showcases the history of the region from 1780-1880, not to mention it is listed on the “Top 10 Things Ya Gotta Do in Abilene.” It is the perfect first stop in Abilene, Texas! There’s no better way to relive those early days on the Texas frontier...

Fun for Children Word Document PDF
Childhoods Great Adventure

You don’t have to go to the Metroplex to find ways to keep your children entertained! Abilene offers an assortment of fun-filled activities that will keep you and your children enthusiastic about The Friendly Frontier. Historic Downtown Abilene hosts many “kid-friendly” amusements. The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature...


Historic Downtown Abilene Word Document PDF The Grace Museum

Founded in 1881 by the T&P Railway, Abilene has since become the heart of rest Texas. Oil strikes and lucrative crops lead to Abilene’s success in the 1920s—a time when the buildings of Downtown District were being constructed. The Abilene Commercial Historic District, created in 1991, preserves the exceptional architecture and ...


Sayles Ranch Guest Houses Word Document PDF

Considering an overnight stay in Abilene? Book your upcoming reservations at the upscale Sayles Ranch guesthouses. The Sayles Ranch guesthouses evoke a spirit of our frontier past and feature stylish West Texas décor. Eat, gather, sleep and play all in the comfort....