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Whether you are looking to shop, enjoy the local history or try the local cuisine, Abilene has a little something for everyone!

Abilene represents the frontier spirit with its rich western heritage and authentic cultural experiences. Its booming downtown, year-round family attractions, and storied history make for enriching experiences that create lifelong memories. Only Abilene uniquely combines West Texas charm and hospitality, with a thriving arts scene that boasts the first museum for picture book art in the country, giving Abilene the distinction as the Storybook Capital of America®.

Abilene’s walkable Downtown Cultural District is home to live music venues, museums, performing arts centers, an historic theater, shopping, dining and the largest collection of storybook sculptures in the world.

Created by the T&P Railway and established in 1881, Abilene is the epicenter of activity in West Central Texas. With three private universities, an Air Force base, and a major downtown revitalization underway, Abilene is a community that celebrates its history while embracing innovation and exploring new frontiers.

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Lake Kirby

Lake Kirby is primarily a fishing lake, but it is also a great place to see a wide variety of birds. The Common Moorehen is currently a year-round resident. Other birds sited include: ducks, gulls, pelicans, herons, egrets, desert cardinals, Verdind, Bell’s Vireo, sparrows and other migrating birds. The best place to bird is the east side on the lake, in the early morning, when the sun will be at your back. Other park amenities are: picnic shelter, playground, restrooms, baseball complex, softball complex, practice backstops, public boat ramp and fishing pier. No swimming or camping is allowed.

FISHING:
Aquatic Vegetation: Bulrushes
Predominant Fish Species: Largemouth bass, Channel & blue catfish, White crappie, Bluegill & green sunfish, Common carp
Recreation: Fishing boats only
Water Clarity: Red colored with visibility less than 12 inches

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Enjoy some Mexican cuisine, or try one of our local BBQ joints. There are great food and dining options available in and around Abilene.

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Whether you are looking for a hotel, bed & breakfast or campground, Abilene has a perfect place for you to stay.

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