Things to Do
Whether you are looking to shop, enjoy the local history or try the local cuisine, Abilene has a little something for everyone!
Welcome to Abilene!
Abilene is big on what matters: history, culture, innovation, and West Texas hospitality. Make a little time to stay and play, to see and feel authentic Texas, and do things you can’t find anywhere else. After all, Abilene owns bragging rights as the Storybook Capital of America. Plot your adventure today.
Abilene is big on what matters: history, culture, innovation, and West Texas hospitality.
Make a little time to stay and play, to see and feel authentic Texas, and do things you can’t find anywhere else. After all, Abilene owns bragging rights as the Storybook Capital of America. Plot your adventure today.
Restaurants
Enjoy some Mexican cuisine, or try one of our local BBQ joints. There are great food and dining options available in and around Abilene.
Abilene Attractions
There's never a shortage of things to do while in Abilene! Check out our long list of attractions to fill up your trip to Abilene.
Where to Stay
Whether you are looking for a hotel, bed & breakfast or campground, Abilene has a perfect place for you to stay.
Live Music
Designated a Music Friendly City by the State of Texas, Abilene has a long list of musical acts to discover all over town and all year round.
Art & Museum Events
Abilene is a great art destination with some of the best museums and galleries this state has to offer.
Abilene Districts
Abilene has something for everyone. Each district is filled with unique experiences.
Plan
Find discounts, transportation options and visitor information to make planning your trip to Abilene a fantastic experience.
There is Always Something Going on in Abilene!
E.A.S.L. (Every Artist Starts Little)
Events for Children National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature 102 Cedar Street Abilene, TX 79601
Winter Shop & Show
Festivals and Events 201 Mesquite 201 Mesquite St Abilene, TX 79601
Tredwater
Live Music Potosi Live 897 FM1750 Abilene, TX 79602
Jackson Hatch
Live Music The Ice House at LSDG 173 Walnut St Abilene, TX 79601
Beyond Trafficking 2023 Gala
Festivals and Events Taylor County Expo 1700 SH-36 Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 864-5418 Website
Big Day of Minis Celebration
Events for Children Abilene Public Library 202 Cedar St Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 677-2474 Website
Free Family Fun Saturday
Events for Children NCCIL 102 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (325) 673-4586
Betty Rose’s Crawfish Boil
Food, Drink, & Culinary Betty Rose's (South) 3934 Catclaw Drive Abilene, TX 79606
Raving About Raptors
Events for Children Abilene State Park 150 Park Road 32 Tuscola, TX 79562 (325) 572-3204
Matt Stapp
Live Music Betty Rose's (South) 3934 Catclaw Drive Abilene, TX 79606
Caleb Sutton
Live Music Lytle Land & Cattle 1150 E South 11th St Abilene, TX 79602
Lively
Live Music Potosi Live 897 FM1750 Abilene, TX 79602
Della Rose
Live Music The Ice House at LSDG 173 Walnut St Abilene, TX 79601
Chris Lackey
Live Music Mulligans 1166 Ben Richey Dr Abilene, TX 79602
Coffee with a Ranger
Food, Drink, & Culinary Abilene State Park 150 Park Road 32 Tuscola, TX 79562 (325) 572-3204
Long Monday with Mad Cowboys
Live Music The Ice House at LSDG 173 Walnut St Abilene, TX 79601
Black History Month | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Conversations: Changing the Face of Research
Festivals and Events Virtual / Webinar Virtual / Webinar Abilene, TX 79605 (325) 672-2907 Website
Rodney Crowell — Word for Word Tour
Nightlife Historic Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St Abilene, TX 79601
Fabulous Fun Fashion Show
Festivals and Events Abilene Woman"s Club 3425 S. 14th. St. Abilene , TX 79605 (325) 698-1768
Fabulous Fun Fashion Show!
Festivals and Events Abilene Woman's Club Grand Hall 3425 S. 14th Street Abilene, TX 79605 (325) 698-1768
Abilene Hurricanes Football Tournament
Sports Curly Hayes Field 800-899 S Mockingbird Lane Abilene, TX 79605 (555) 555-5555
Lake Hike
Festivals and Events Abilene State Park 150 Park Road 32 Tuscola, TX 79562 (325) 572-3204
Free Family Fun Saturday
Events for Children NCCIL 102 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (325) 673-4586
West Texas All Youth EXPO
Events for Children Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center 1042 Loop 322 Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 692-2972 Website
Holt Jones
Live Music Betty Rose's (South) 3934 Catclaw Drive Abilene, TX 79606
Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group
Live Music Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St Abilene, TX 79601
Moonlight
Festivals and Events Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 676-9620 Website
Waiting to Exhale
Nightlife Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 676-9620 Website
Free Family Fun Saturday
Events for Children NCCIL 102 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (325) 673-4586
Gal-entines — Girls Night
Festivals and Events Rose Recreation Center 2601 S 7th St Abilene, TX 79605
Slade Coulter
Live Music Potosi Live 897 FM1750 Abilene, TX 79602
Icebreaker 2023
Sports Abilene Speedway 6825 US Highway 80 W Abilene, TX 79603 (325) 692-8800 Website
Black History Month: Family Fun Saturday
Events for Children NCCIL 102 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (325) 763-4586 Website
Free Family Fun Saturday
Events for Children NCCIL 102 Cedar Street Abilene, Texas 79601 (325) 673-4586
Fur Ball 2023
Festivals and Events Abilene Convention Center 1100 N 6th St Abilene, TX 79601
Peace, Love & Dogs FurBall 2023
Food, Drink, & Culinary Abilene Convention Center 1100 N 6th St Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 677-7722 Website