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Historic Downtown Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Guide

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North 1st Street

Frontier Texas! and Abilene and the Forts Trail Visitor Center (click here for details)

The Arrangement
901 N. 1st    325-670-0061
Florist and unique gift shop with items that range from elegant to whimsical, rustic ranch décor, china and much more! Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Warehouse Depot
901 N. 1st    325-675-9644
Martini lounge and live music every Thursday and Friday night from 7 p.m. to midnight. No cover charge.

Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
Historic T&P Depot, 1101 N. 1st    325-676-2556

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. Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Candies by Vletas
1201 N. 1st @ Cedar    325-673-2005

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. Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
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Relics
1292 N. 1st @ Hickory   670-9282

Imported home furnishings add an “old world” ambiance to this unique shop. Shop for rustic Mexican furniture, leather furniture, gift items & accessories. Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

     
     
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North 2nd Street

Cox Jewelers
1056 N. 2nd.   
325-670-9992
Jewelry and fine gifts. Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. to
5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Le Musée Imaginaire
1060 N. 2nd    325-670-9880

Fine art from the 19th and 20th century
Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or by appointment

The Cockerell Building and Galleries
1133 N. 2nd    325-672-6444

Family owned and operated since 1972, the Cockerell Building has recently gone under extensive renovations and is now home to many of Abilene’s most promising artists. Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ACU-Cockerell Art Gallery     1133 N. 2nd
325-674-2085, 674-4869, 260-8143

This exciting downtown gallery, operated by Abilene Christian University, is home to home to a wide variety of exhibits and events, including the performing arts and musical events. Programs include a "Second Sunday" lecture series .The Gallery features student and faculty shows, intercollegiate competitions, art workshops and lectures, and exhibits by nationally renowned guest artists.Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m or by appointment. Closed Major Holidays. Free!

The Honeycomb Tree
1166 N. 2nd    325-338-8102

Antiques, collectibles, fashion jewelry, candles, stained glass, gifts and Texas crafts. Wed. - Fri.,
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Madeline’s Room
1167 N. 2nd    325-676-5437

Custom children’s interiors and accessories. Mon.– Fri., 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aylin’s Bridal
1175 N. 2nd    325-672-0529

Wedding dresses and accessories, specializing in quinceaneras. Mon. - Fri., 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
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12th Armored Division Memorial Museum (click here for details)

   
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