Downtown Shopping, Dining & Entertainment Guide

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 Convention Center. It also educates 6,000 area students yearly. Call for a concert schedule and ticket prices.

Tues.-Sat.: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Furniture, glassware, china, jewelry, advertising memorabilia, primitives and special collections. Services include estate sales and appraisals.

Florist and unique gift shop with items that range from elegant to whimsical, clothing, shoes, home décor, china and much more!

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.

From hamburgers to steaks, seafood and chicken, you can’t go wrong at this fine dining establishment. Enjoy gourmet desserts and a full service saloon. Chef’s special daily. Lunch and Dinner.

A contemporary woman's boutique offering clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories. Brands carried are AG denim, Tolani, Seychelles, Gentlefawn, BB Dakota and more.

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.

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.

Featuring:  • The latest in fashion  • Jewelry by Brighton, LAGOS, Dian Malouf and Pandora 
• Tom’s Shoes • Vera Bradley purses and luggage • Fine furniture and decorating accessories by Hancock & Moore, Lexington, Paul Roberts, Loloi Rugs and John Richards lamps.

Abilene's landmark restaurant. 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 gourmet desserts anytime and a full service bar.

The biggest selection in West Texas of wood, pellet, electric and gas stoves, fireplaces, grills and accessories. The Fire Escape also features patio furniture, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, custom outdoor kitchens and outdoor fireplaces.

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.

10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wed. - Fri. & 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat.
Antiques, collectibles, rare books, glassware, furniture, consignments, vintage costume jewelry and a little bit of everything else.

The Leaf offers a wide range of fine cigars, pipes and smoking accessories. Enjoy a cup of coffee, espresso, cappuccino or Italian sodas as you watch your favorite sporting event, work on your laptop with free wireless internet access or enjoy fine jazz music. Also sold are gifts, including fine teas.

Located on the mezzanine of Under One Roof, The Loft offers sandwiches, salads, soup and luscious desserts.

The Mill Wine Bar offers you a wide variety of great wines, along with a rotating selection of craft beer.  The wine bar will serve drinks, appetizers, and desserts. Some evenings you will find a food truck parked outside.  Tues. - Thur.,  5 to 11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5 p.m. to Midnight

This fully restored 1930s theatre features • Concerts and live theatre • Touring shows • Classic, art house and special event films • Outstanding architecture: Arched columns, two grand staircases, hand-blown glass chandeliers, Pueblo-Deco artwork ceilings and a 1,200 seat auditorium with twin-domed turrets, a velvet blue ceiling, drifting clouds and twinkling stars.

Another David S. Castle landmark, the Paramount Theatre opened May 19, 1930, as part of the Wooten Hotel development. The 3-story theatre features Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Art Deco light fixtures and is best known for the stars and clouds that move across its ceiling. The theatre closed in 1979 and was saved from demolition by local preservation efforts. A complete restoration of the theatre was completed in 1987. The theatre is now operated by a non-profit organization and is a center for classic and art films and the performing arts.