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Abilene Bowling Lanes

  • 279 Ruidosa, Abilene
  • 325-692-5100
  • Bowling Fun
  • Bowling Fun
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Abilene Christian University (ACU)

  • 1600 Campus Court, Abilene
  • 325-674-2497
  • Bowling Fun
  • Bowling Fun
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Abilene Community Theatre

  • 801 S. Mockingbird, Abilene
  • 325-673-6271
  • Theatre - Live/Dinner
  • Theatre - Live/Dinner
Map

Abilene Country Club: Fairway Course

  • 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd., Abilene
  • 325-698-4971
  • Golf and Tennis
  • Golf and Tennis
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Golf: Fairway has been ranked one of the best courses in Texas by the Dallas Morning News. From 1979 to 1990 the club hosted both PGA and Senior PGA Tours. A golf pro and staff provide lessons and a pro shop is available to meet your sporting needs. 
Tennis: 9-lighted courts, (3-covered and 6-outdoor)

Abilene Country Club: Main Course

  • 4309 S. Treadaway, Abilene
  • 325-692-2583
  • Golf and Tennis
  • Golf and Tennis
Golf: Abilene Country Club's 4th of July Invitational, one of oldest golf tournaments in the state, has been held since 1926. Out-of town members of other USGA member clubs are welcome.
Tennis: 8-lighted tennis courts (4-covered and 4-outdoor)

Abilene Dragstrip

  • 5601 W. Stamford, Abilene
  • 325-673-7223
  • Motorsports
  • Motorsports
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IHRA certified track. 1/8 mile

Abilene KOA Kampground

  • 4851 W. Stamford, Abilene
  • 325-672-3681
  • Camping

  • Full Hook-up, Tents, Vans: $20 - $39/night

  • Wireless Internet, Swimming Pool, Dog Park
    50-amp pull thrus can accommodate rigs up to 90 feet

  • Camping
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Abilene RV Park

  • 6195 E Interstate 20, Abilene
  • 325-672-2212
  • Camping

  • Full Hook-up:  $30 - $33/night

  • Camping
Map
Good Sam Park.

Abilene Skate Park

  • Rose Park, S. 7th and Mockingbird, Abilene
  • Skating

  • Park Hours Apply

  • Free Admission

  • Skating
City owned skate park - Skating at your own risk

Abilene Speedway

  • 6825 W. Hwy 80, Abilene
  • 325-692-8800
  • Motorsports
  • Motorsports
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Dirt Track racing at its Best! Saturday nights, late February through September. Four of the six races every Saturday are IMCA sanctioned races. Special events are held through out the year.

Abilene State Park

  • 150 Park Road 32, Tuscola
  • 325-572-3204
  • Bird Watching | Nature Trails, Camping, Lakes
  • Bird Watching | Nature Trails, Camping, Lakes
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This scenic park covers 1,612 acres along Elm Creek. Once a resting place for the Comanche Indians, visitors now find:

  • Modern camping and recreational facilities
  • Buffalo and part of the official Texas Longhorn herd
  • Hiking and nature trails
  • Picnic sites, game area and children’s playground
  • Large swimming pool and a children’s pool - Open Memorial Day to Labor Day [Wed. - Sun, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.]
  • Photo opportunities and wildlife observation
  • Bicycle riding, fishing pond and lake

Entry Fees: $4 - Ages 13 and over; $2 - Texas residents Ages 65+ (Texas residents with Parkland Pass)

Camping Details: 41-wheeled camper/tent sites; 36-group trailer sites; 12-water only tent sites; 3 full hook-ups; 8-screened shelters; 2-air conditioned recreation halls; and 3-yurts. Prices vary per type of site.

Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre

  • McMurry University, Abilene
  • 325-793-3889
  • Theatre - Live/Dinner
  • Theatre - Live/Dinner
Map

Ball Ranch

  • 525 S. Highway 83-84, Abilene
  • 325-698-2186
  • Theatre - Live/Dinner

  • Day Capacity: 300
    Overnight Capactiy: 0

  • Theatre - Live/Dinner
Map
Available for catering events anytime. For a fun evening out from April - December ... On most Saturday nights you can enjoy a chuckwagon supper and original western stage show. Reservations requested.

Big County Audubon Society

  • 325-691-8981
  • Bird Watching | Nature Trails
  • Bird Watching | Nature Trails

Billiards Plus

  • 5495 S. 7th, Abilene
  • 325-698-5495
  • Billiards
  • Billiards
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Buck Creek RV Park

  • 12445 Buck Creek Rd., Abilene
  • 325-672-2825
  • Camping

  • Full Hook-up: $25 - $28/night

  • Wireless Internet, Pets Welcome, Biking-Road, Dump Station, Full Hookups, 50 Amp. Available, Laundry

  • Camping
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Buck Creek Trails

  • 325-677-2453
  • Biking

  • $15 per year per family

  • Biking
Abilene Bike Club membership is required to access the trails. Visit Biketown, 1433 S. 1st, to join and get directions to the trail.

Buffalo Mountain Ranch - Hunting

  • 10988 US Hwy 277 South, Abilene
  • 325-691-5120
  • Hunting

  • 4,400 acres
    North American Buffalo, Whitetail Deer, Rio Grande Turkey

  • Hunting
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Archery only hunts for whitetail deer and archery or modern smokeless powder shotguns for Rio Grande turkey. Elk hunting and buffalo hunting is generally restricted to archery and black-powder equipment. However, there are some exceptions: we allow modern .45-70 rifles to hunt buffalo as well. Camping available.

Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill

  • 4401 Ridgemont, Abilene
  • 325-695-9464
  • Nightlife
  • Nightlife
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Special after work party prices on 23 oz beers and many other specials. Big screen TV’s to watch all the sports you can handle. Karaoke night and live music call for details and event schedule.

Cabo Billiards & Sports Bar

  • 1874 S. Clack, Abilene
  • 325-692-2980
  • Billiards

  • Monday - Friday: 3 p.m. to Midnight; Saturday: 11a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday: Noon to Midnight

  • Billiards
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Be sure and come check out our blind draw dart tournament every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Last updated February 03, 2012 at 04:18 PM MST