Things to Do

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Use the search below to explore hundreds of things of things to do in and around Abilene.

 

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Ball Ranch

  • 525 S. Highway 83-84, Abilene
  • 325-698-2186

  • Capacity: 200 people
     

  • Nightlife

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.

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Beehive Restaurant & Saloon

  • 442 Cedar St., Abilene
  • 325-675-0600

  • Restaurant: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and  5 to 10 p.m.; Sat., 5 to 10 p.m.

  • Nightlife

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.

Belk Ranch- Hunting

  • 6402 FM 2111, Winters
  • 325-786-2785, Allen Belk
  • Hunting

Dove, quail, and turkey. Please call for additional lease information. 

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Betty&June

  • 189 Pine St., Abilene
  • 325-672-1522

  • Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Shopping

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

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Billiards Plus

  • 5495 S. 7th, Abilene
  • 325-698-5495
  • Other
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Breakers Sports Bar - Burgers & Billiards

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

  • Mon., Tues, Wed., Thur., Fri., & Sun.: 2 p.m. to Midnight; Sat. 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.

  • Other

21 Tables. Free pool for everyone all day Monday. Dart tournaments and more!

Buck Creek Trails

  • 325-677-2453, Biketown

  • $15 per year per family

  • Outdoor Adventures

Abilene Bike Club membership is required to access the trails: $20 per year per family. Visit Biketown, 1789 Industrial Blvd., to join and get directions to the trail.

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Buffalo Gap Flea Market

  • 100 Vine St., Buffalo Gap
  • 325-572-3327
  • Shopping

Year-round: 3rd Sat. of each month

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Buffalo Mountain Ranch - Hunting

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

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

  • Hunting

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.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill

  • 4401 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene
  • 325-695-9464

  • Open until midnight Sunday thru Friday and until 1 a.m. on Saturday.

  • Nightlife

Big screen TV’s to watch all of your favorite sports. 24 ice-cold beers on tap. Voted "Best Hot Wings" in Abilene.

Bunny Run Antiques

  • 912 Butternut St., Abilene
  • 325-704-4309
  • Shopping

Tues.-Sat.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Antiques, gifts, vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, home decor, shabby chic, and furniture.

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Butternut Resale

  • 302 Butternut St., Abilene
  • Shopping

Noon to 4 p.m., Thurs. - Sat.
Antiques, cowboy boots, jeans, useful stuff, old toys, books, small furniture, old signs and metal stuff

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Cal Young Park

  • S. 11th and T&P Lane, Abilene
  • 325-676-6217
  • Golf / Tennis
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Camp Able of Buffalo Gap

  • 1302 Pecan St., Buffalo Gap
  • 325-280-6053, Camp Able
  • Outdoor Adventures

An equine therapy and horse rescue nonprofit organization providing therapeutic riding and skill-based training to individuals with special needs. Offering both weekly equine-assisted therapy programs and special summer residential programs. All programs are by appointment only.

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Camp Barkeley Dog Park

  • E.S. 11th & Loop 322, Abilene
  • Outdoor Adventures

Open Daily: Dawn to dusk. Camp Barkeley is an off leash park with 2-areas, 1-acre for small dogs (under 30 lbs.) and 2-acres for large dogs. The park has people benches, water, and waste bags on-site. Restrooms for humans are located near the Nelson Splash Pad just across the road from the dog park. For a complete list of guidelines for the dog park, Click Here.

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The Carousel

  • 826 Butternut St., Abilene
  • 325-370-9475
  • Shopping

Thurs.-Sat.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and shabby chic

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Cedar Break Gallery

  • 972 4th St., Abilene
  • 325-677-9999

  • Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment

  • Attractions

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.

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The Center for Contemporary Arts

  • 220 Cypress, Abilene
  • 325-677-8389

  • Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Free Admission

  • Attractions,Shopping

**IMPORTANT UPDATE** The Center for Contemporary Arts has temporarily reduced their hours to Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Center is home to more than 70 artist members and 10 working studios. The CCA’s five galleries feature local, regional and nationally-renowned photographers and contemporary artists working in a variety of media. The Center also hosts ArtWalk the 2nd Thursday of each month - 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a free, family evening of art and entertainment in downtown.

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Century Theatres

  • 3818 John Knox Dr., Abilene
  • 325-793-9292
  • Nightlife
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Chick-N-Tree Antiques

  • 2544 Barrow St., Abilene
  • 325-692-2422
  • Shopping

Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.
Antiques, collectibles, and treasures.