Things to Do

Frontier Texas!Abilene ZooAbilene, The Storybook Capital of Texas
The National Center for Children's Illustrated LiteratureThe Grace Museum12th Armored Division Memorial Museum - WWII
The Center for Contemporary ArtsHistorical Paramount TheatreBuffalo Gap Historic Village
PrimeTime Family Entertainment CenterPlay Faire Park Miniature Golf and More
Philharmonic Orchestra 

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Arthur Sears Park

  • 2250 Ambler, Abilene
  • 325-676-6217
  • Outdoor Adventures
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Barrow Street Antique Mall

  • 2544 Barrow St., Abilene
  • 325-704-2129
  • Shopping

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

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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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Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame

  • 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd., Abilene
  • Attractions

The members of the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame are an impressive group that includes four members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, several members of the College Football Hall of Fame, a number of Olympians, a Masters champion, former and some current NFL, NBA and major league baseball players, numerous state champion athletes and coaches and the most decorated athlete in the history of the University Interscholastic League – all of whom called the Big Country home.

#WhereChampionsAreMade

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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 items.

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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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The Center for Contemporary Arts

  • 220 Cypress, Abilene
  • 325-677-8389

  • Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Free Admission

  • Attractions,Shopping

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