Visitor Guide
Storybook Capital of AmericaÂŽ
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The Official Storybook Capital of America You will find characters of every kind in the downtown cultural district, home to the largest public collection of storybook characters. With 25 sculptures (and counting), these characters brand Abilene as the Official Storybook Capital of America.
Picture yourself with the six iconic Dr. Seuss sculptures; make friends with William Joyce’s “Guardians of Childhood”; search for Walter Wick’s beloved character, Seymour; and fall in love with David Shannon’s, "David & Fergus."
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Come back year after year and watch our treasured collection grow. The annual Children’s Art and Literacy Festival is a three-day family friendly event celebrating art, children and literacy and transforms downtown into a magical storybook land. During the event new sculptures are unveiled each year. It’s a must see! Visit Abilene and know you’ll live happily ever after.
Cover: Cypress Street Station, one of several downtown dining options. abilenevisitors.com/Restaurants
Frontier Texas! 625 N. 1st St. 325-437-2800 Experience the big picture of the Texas frontier as the story comes to life in this multimedia facility. Frontier Texas! is one of only a few museums in the world featuring life-sized holographic figures. Visitors can meet — at least figuratively— some of the real people who lived and died on the Texas frontier. See the "Guns of the West" exhibit featuring a large collection of historic firearms. The Abilene and Forts Trail Visitor Center, located inside Frontier Texas!, offers free information and the General Store features Texas-themed gifts. Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day $10-Adults; $7-Ages 60+ and Military; $6-Students and Teachers; $5-Ages 3 to 12; Free-Ages 2 & younger
Abilene Zoo 2070 Zoo Ln. 325-676-6085 The outstanding Abilene Zoo boasts more than 1,000 animals of 250 species. n Animals include:
giraffes, lions, a black rhino, monkeys, bears, reptiles, birds and amphibians n Educational children programs, camps and the Zoo Store. n Exhibits to take in: Giraffe Safari, the Wetlands Boardwalk,
Reptile House, Elm Creek Backyard and Caribbean Cove. n Safari Express Train, Wildlife Carousel, Swan Paddle Boats
and the Watering Hole concession stand. Mon. - Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gates close at 4 p.m. Thursdays in June, July, August: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day $8-Ages 13 to 59; $7-Ages 60+; $5.50-Ages 3 to 12
The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. n 325-673-4587 Located in the heart of downtown in a historic building, The Grace is an American-Alliance of Museums accredited museum. Featuring the best of Texas art, past and present. The Children’s Museum offers hands-on learning activities. The Grace offers a variety of educational programs for all ages and builds connections through experiences in art, science and history. This versatile facility can be rented for special events.
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Tues.- Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday, closes at 8 p.m.) Closed Sunday, Monday and major holidays $6-Adults; $3-Senior Citizen, Students, Non-Active Duty Military; Free-Ages 3 and younger; Free-Active Duty Military and their families; Free-Thursday, 5-8 p.m.
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature n 102 Cedar St. n 325-673-4586 The NCCIL celebrates the artistic achievements of children’s book illustrators through exhibits of their original artwork. Educational programming is designed to stimulate creativity, promote literacy and increase appreciation for the arts. With the opening of each exhibit, the museum offers gallery artist talks and special events.
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Free activities for children each Saturday. For exact dates visit: www.abilenevisitors.com/calendar Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free Closed Sunday, Monday and major holidays
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum 1289 N. 2nd St. n 325-677-6515 Experience World War II through the eyes of the12th Armored Division “Hellcats” as you explore the three floors of this remarkable museum. Artifacts, photographs, oral histories, vehicles, weapons, uniforms, dioramas and a Holocaust memorial bring the story to life and honor the sacrifice of the great men and women who comprised the12th. The Hellcat PX gift shop offers books, t-shirts, collectibles and children’s toys. Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Last ticket sales at 4 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and major holidays $5-Adults; $4-Senior Citizens, Students, & Military; $3-Ages 7 to 12 Free-Children 6 or younger and WWII veterans
The Center for Contemporary Arts 220 Cypress St. n 325-677-8389 The Center has five galleries featuring original, contemporary art by local and other Texas artists working in a variety of media, as well as a photo gallery that exhibits work by local, national and international photographers. The Center is home to more than 60 artist members and 10 working studios and also hosts ArtWalk, a celebration of the visual and performing arts, the second Thursday of each month, 5 to 8 p.m. Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Free Closed Sunday, Monday, and major holidays
Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. 325-676-9620 This fully restored 1930s theatre features two grand staircases, hand-blown glass chandeliers and Pueblo-Deco artwork ceilings. The 1,200-seat auditorium has twin-domed turrets and a velvet blue ceiling with drifting clouds and twinkling stars. Abilene’s landmark theatre is home to: n
Concerts, live theater and touring shows
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Classic, art house and special event films
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24fps International Short Film Festival
Free self-guided tours during operating hours.
Dyess Air Force Base Memorial Center Museum & Linear Park Abilene is proud to serve as home to DAFB, housing the 7th Bomb Wing with two B-1B Lancer squadrons and the 317th Airlift Group with two C-130 squadrons. The museum features many exciting artifacts regarding the life of Lt. Col. Dyess and the history of Dyess Air Force Base and Abilene Army Airfield. The Air Park has 34 US Air Force and Army Air Corps historic aircraft on static display along a linear path that will take you through SAC aircraft, cargo planes, fighters and more. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Closed holidays Free admission Air park tours: 325-696-2863 Memorial Center Museum & Park: 325-793-2199
Taylor County History Center 133 William St. Buffalo Gap, TX 325-572-3365 Explore the West Texas frontier from 1875 to 1925: Rich collection of Native American artifacts & frontier firearms More than 20 historic frontier buildings n Gallery with historic maps and art by area artists n Interactive audio tours Go wild ... n Rental Facilities: Chapel, meeting rooms and reception space and two historically restored guesthouses, and a courthouse n n
Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Last tour begins at 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day $7-Adults; $6-Ages 65+ & Military; $4-Grades K-12 & college students with ID; Free-Ages 5 & younger *Hours and pricing subject to change.
PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center 4541 Loop 322 325-690-5555 Open Daily! PrimeTime, your source of family fun, features: 24 bowling lanes Laser tag n X-D theater n Escape Game n Bumper cars n Café
80+ arcade games 36-hole miniature golf n Electric go-karts n Batting cages
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Indoor soccer field
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Fort Phantom Hill 10818 FM 600 325-677-1309 Visit the ruins of this 1851 Army post. As you walk among the dozen chimneys and three buildings, you can almost hear the soldiers going about their daily routines. An interpretive center and restrooms are on-site. To explore the ruins, from I-20, go north on FM 600 (West Lake Rd.) for approximately 11 miles. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Free
Abilene State Park 150 Park Road 32, Tuscola, TX Park: 325-572-3204 Reservations: 512-389-8900 This scenic park covers 1,612 acres along Elm Creek. Once a resting place for the Comanche Indians, visitors now find: Modern camping and recreational facilities with hiking, biking & nature trails
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Large swimming pool and children’s pool - open Memorial Day to Mid-August (Wed. - Sun., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.) *Hours subject to change.
Kayaking and canoeing at Lake Abilene
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The park features 39 wheeled camper/tent sites; 35 group trailer sites; 12 water only tent sites; 3 full hook-ups; 5 screened shelters; 2 air conditioned recreation halls; 6 yurts; and a dump station. $5-Ages 13 & over; Free-Ages 12 & younger Campsites and RV fees vary by site selected.
Live Like a Local Day 1: Begin an Abilene tour at Frontier Texas!, home to the Forts Trail Visitor Center. Frontier Texas! is one of the few storytelling museums in the world featuring life-sized holograms who tell the real tales of the Texas frontier. Continue at the Grace Museum, a beautifully restored 1909 hotel housing three distinct museums under-one-roof. Stroll to the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. The NCCIL exhibits work by premier children’s book authors and award-winning illustrators. Next, scout out local characters. Abilene is home to the largest public collection of storybook sculptures, giving the city bragging rights as the Official Storybook Capital of America.® For lunch, grab a bite at The Beehive, Cypress Street Station, Bogie’s, The Local, Vagabond or many other downtown options. After lunch, see artists in action at The Center for Contemporary Arts. Catch a star with a self-guided tour of the Paramount Theatre. Reflect on WWII at the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum. Before leaving downtown, treat yourself to a hand-crafted chocolate at Candies by Vletas. Buy a unique Texas gift at Texas Star Trading Company. Find local flavor at abilenevisitors.com Day 2: Abilene’s “mane” attraction can be found at the Abilene Zoo. Ride the Safari Express Train and see more than 1,000 animals of 250 species. Drive south to Taylor County History Center for the story of the West Texas frontier from 1875 to 1925. Top off your time in Buffalo Gap at Perini Ranch Steakhouse, a true destination restaurant serving a real Texas experience (reservations strongly suggested).
For more itineraries visit: abilenevisitors.com
More Fun Things to Do ARTS Abilene Ballet Theatre Abilene Community Band Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Abilene Music Teachers Association Abilene Philharmonic Abilene Opera Association Chorus Abilene Elks Art Center - Abilene Preservation League
325-675-0303 325-695-2422 325-677-1161 325-673-0197 325-677-6710 325-676-7372 325-673-7464 325-676-3775
BIKING - MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL Buck Creek Trails
325-677-2453
Abilene Bike Club membership is required to access the trails: $30 per year per family. Visit Biketown, 1789 Industrial Blvd., for directions.
BILLIARDS Billiards Plus Breakers Sports Bar Primetime Family Entertainment
5495 S. 7th St. 1874 S. Clack St. 4541 Loop 322
325-698-5495 325-692-2980 325-690-5555
BIRD WATCHING AND NATURE TRAILS Abilene State Park Lake Kirby Nature Trail
150 Park Rd. 32 Tuscola, TX 5650 Maple St.
325-572-3204 979-324-4960
279 Ruidosa Ave. #A Dyess AFB 4541 Loop 322
325-692-5100 325-696-4166 325-690-5555
950 T & P Ln. 273 Johnson Rd. Cedar Crest & E.N. 10th 101 Ambler Ave.
325-676-6217 325-676-6217 325-674-2016 325-676-6217
1510 E. Industrial Blvd. 1002 S. 32nd St. Dyess Air Force Base 1166 Ben Richey Dr.
325-690-9190 325-692-2737 325-696-4384 325-691-0909
BOWLING Abilene Bowling Lanes Dyess Lanes PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center DISC GOLF Cal Young Park Johnson Park Wildcat Disc Golf Course Will Hair Park GOLF Public: Diamondback Maxwell Municipal Mesquite Grove Mulligans Golf, Grill & Bar Private: Abilene Country Club North Club Course South Club Course
4039 S. Treadaway Blvd. 325-692-2583 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd. 325-695-1800
GO-KARTS PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center
4541 Loop 322
325-690-5555
1049 CR 337
325-690-0585
HORSEBACK RIDING Shockey Stables
Trail rides, riding lessons, boarding & summer camps. Appointment only.
MINIATURE GOLF Play Faire Park
2300 N. 2nd St.
325-672-2977
Play Faire is one of the oldest continuous operating miniature golf courses in Texas, having served the area since 1947.
PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center Putt Putt
4541 Loop 322 201 S. Danville Dr.
325-690-5555 325-692-7596
More Fun Things to Do MOTORSPORTS Abilene Speedway Big Country Raceway Mesquite Hills MX Park
6825 W. Hwy 80 325-603-2704 5601 W. Stamford St. 325-721-2021 8150 E. Hwy. 80 325-691-9036
MOVIES Century 12 Theaters Cinemark XD Paramount Theatre Premiere Lux Cine 10 Town & Country Drive-In
3818 John Knox Dr. 672 E. Overland Trl. 352 Cypress St. Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. 2902 Vogel St.
325-793-9292 325-670-0097 325-676-9620 325-695-2122 325-677-9899
SHOPPING CENTERS, MALLS & MORE Abilene Village 3500 S. Clack & Curry Ln. Chimney Plaza S. 27th & S. Willis St. Crossroads 4102 Buffalo Gap Rd. Mall of Abilene 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. Plaza at Park Central 4150 Southwest Dr. River Oaks 3301 S. 14th St. Shops at Abilene 3517 Catclaw Dr. Shops at Abilene Village 3550 S. Clack St. Woodhaven 4700 S. 14th St. For antique and historic downtown shopping guides visit: www.abilenevisitors.com/Things-to-Do
SKATING Oscar Rose Skate Park Primal Skate Park The Skatin’ Place
2609 Oscar Rose Park 200 Kirkwood St. 1930 S. Clack St.
325-829-4429 325-695-4713
Public: Rose Park Tennis Center
810 Portland Ave.
325-676-6292
Private: Abilene Country Club Main Court
4039 S. Treadaway Blvd.
325-692-2583
Abilene Community Theatre Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre, McMurry University
809 Barrow St.
325-673-6271
1642 Sayles Blvd.
325-793-3889
Ball Ranch,
525 S. Hwy. 83/84
325-698-2186
TENNIS
THEATRE (LIVE & DINNER)
Chuckwagon dinner & western show
Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. Sewell Theatre and Williams Performing Arts Center Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Ct. Van Ellis Theatre Hardin-Simmons University 2200 Hickory St.
325-676-9620 325-674-2787 325-670-1405
TRAMPOLINE & OBSTACLE PARK Maxx Air
949 S. Judge Ely Blvd.
325-704-2547
FISHING Fort Phantom Hill Lake Johnson Park Lake Abilene
10818 FM 600 273 Johnson Rd. 150 Park Rd. 32, Tuscola
325-677-1309 325-676-3217 325-692-0921
Transportation Airport - Airlines: The Abilene Regional Airport is serviced by American Airlines offering 7 arrivals and departures daily. Find flights at iflyabi.com.
Auto Rental: Arrow Ford 325-692-9500 Avis 325-677-9240 Budget 325-677-7777 Enterprise 325-670-0194 Hertz 325-673-6774
Bus Service: CityLink 325-676-6287 Greyhound 325-677-8127
Taxi, Limo, Shuttle Service, & Ride Sharing Apps: ABI Taxi 325-721-8244 Black Tie Limo 325-701-7011 City and Rural Rides 325-625-4491 Serving the counties of: Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Nolan, Runnels, Shackelford, Stephens, rural Taylor Classic Cab Inc. 325-677-8294 Longhorn Limo 325-677-5466 Lyft App Store/Google Play RoadRunner Taxi 325-232-3295 Uber App Store/Google Play VIP Sports Getaway 325-676-1199
Abilene is easily accessible by four major highways: I-20 and Hwy. 83/84 East/West, and Hwy. 277 North/South. It is also served by State Hwy. 351 & State Hwy. 36.
Meeting & Event Facilities Abilene Convention Center 1100 N. 6th St. n 325-676-6211 Book your next event at this outstanding cultural complex! n Auditorium:
© Steve Butman Photography 2,091 plush continental seats, full stage, complete lighting and sound systems
n Foyer:
9,000 sq. ft. - serves as reception or registration area, exhibition hall or 550-seat banquet hall
n Exhibit
Hall: 20,000 sq. ft. - seats up to 2,000 for meetings, banquets or accommodates 100 (10’ x 10’) exhibit booths
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Center: 13,400 sq. ft. - seats 1,000 as a banquet hall, 200-500 capacity can be divided into two or four rooms
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additional meeting rooms and VIP room
Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center 1042 Loop 322 325-692-2972
A state-of-the-art, 55,500 sq. ft., multipurpose indoor sports complex with 4 regulation size basketball courts and 8 regulation volleyball courts. Other amenities: n Audio/visual
technology
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room for meetings
n Professional n Automated
hardwood court flooring
swing-down equipment and draping
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dining and pro-shop areas
Taylor County Expo Center 1700 Hwy. 36 n 325-677-4376
One of the most outstanding equestrian centers in the Southwest hosts concerts, livestock and farm shows, and conventions. n Coliseum: n Horse
30,000 sq. ft. exhibit area with 5,000 seats
barn: 24,000 sq. ft. arena with 1,800 seats
n Covered
outdoor arena: 45,000 sq. ft. with 2,000 seats
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horse stalls: 968 including wash rack areas
n Entertainment
pavilion: 1,000 seats
Dining Guide
All listings are members of the Chamber of Commerce.
ASIAN Hashi Teppan Grill Szechuan Chinese
3388 Rebecca Ln. 1020 Morrow Ln. 3425 S. 1st St.
COFFEE-DELIS-BAKERIES-DESSERTS 1708’ Coffee Lounge 421 Pine St. AM Donuts & Croissants 202 S. Willis St. Becker’s Loft 244 Pine St. Bogie’s Deli 241 Cypress St. Candies by Vletas 1201 N. 1st St. Creative Cakes 3388 N. 1st St. Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins 2901 S. 14th St. Firehouse Subs 3858 Ridgemont Dr. Frios Gourmet Pops 6442 Buffalo Gap Rd. The Flipping Egg 4138 Ridgemont Dr. The Gap Café 2709 FM 89, Buffalo Gap Hickory St. Cafe 644 Hickory St. Jason’s Deli 3490 Catclaw Dr. Jason’s Deli North 1772 Hwy. 351 Life of Pie Bistro 3386 Rebecca Ln. Monks Coffee Shop 233 Cypress St. Nothing Bundt Cakes 3810 Buffalo Gap Rd. Shipley Do-Nuts 4001 Buffalo Gap Rd. Smoothie King 3115 S. 14th St. Texas Doughboys Facebook:texasdoughboys
325-704-5388 325-704-4229 325-673-9100 325-201-7881 325-677-9878 325-673-1309 325-672-3296 325-673-2005 325-672-8600 325-261-4918 325-695-5700 806-224-3484 325-232-7840 325-572-3334 325-675-0465 325-692-1975 325-672-4232 325-232-8042 325-437-2984 325-232-8550 254-366-7011 325-704-5555 325-669-9961
MEXICAN Abuelo’s Casa Herrera El Chico Farolito Restaurant The Local Los Arcos Miguel’s Mex-Tex Café Rosa’s Café TaMolly’s
4782 S. 14th St. 325-692-4776 4109 Ridgemont Dr. 325-692-7065 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-695-2875 209 Cottonwood 325-672-0002 250 Cypress St. 325-232-6463 1902 Ambler Ave. 325-670-9801 3001 S. Danville Dr. 325-698-8100 3333 Catclaw Dr. 325-692-6569 1026 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-675-6520 4400 Ridgemont Dr. 325-698-2000
STEAK-SEAFOOD-BARBECUE Al’s Mesquite Grill Ball Ranch Betty Rose’s Little Brisket Copper Creek Deutschlander Freshwater Catfish Co. Jay’s BBQ Shack Joe Allen’s Pit Barbecue Lytle Land & Cattle Co. Perini Ranch Steakhouse Sharon’s Barbecue & Catering Texas Roadhouse The Shed Market
4801 Buffalo Gap Rd. 525 S. US Hwy. 83 2588 E. Lake Rd. 3934 Catclaw 4401 Loop 322 502 Houston St. Buffalo Gap, TX 602 S. 11th St. 301 S. 11th St. 1150 E.S. 11th St. 3002 Hwy. 89 849 E. Hwy. 80 2050 Antilley Rd. 1381 S. Danville Dr. 6382 Buffalo Gap Rd.
325-692-4797 325-698-2186 325-672-3500 325-698-8000 325-692-4424 325-572-3486 325-829-6401 325-672-6082 325-677-1925 325-572-3339 325-672-3330 325-704-4352 325-690-0145 325-692-7433
VARIETY Beehive Restaurant & Saloon The Bistro-Courtyard Mall The Bistro-TownePlace Blue Sky Texas Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chili’s Grill & Bar Chili’s Grill & Bar North Cotton Patch Café Cypress St. Station Golden Corral Garden Grill & Bar-Hilton Grumps Burgers Let’s Eat Maxx’s Bar & Grill - Holiday Inn The Mill Wine Bar Mulligans Bar & Grill R Sports Bar & Grill Remington’s-MCM Eleganté Taylor County Taphouse
442 Cedar St. 4350 Ridgemont Dr. 2141 Scottish Rd. 3602 Catclaw Dr. 4401 Ridgemont Dr. 3502 S. Clack St. 4302 S. Clack St. 1702 Hwy. 351 3302 S. Clack St. 158 Cypress St. 4357 S. Danville Dr. 4449 Ridgemont Dr. 3533 N. 1st St. 840 E. Hwy. 80 3525 W. Lake Rd. 239 Locust St. 1166 Ben Richey Dr. 721 S. 1st St. 4250 Ridgemont Dr. 4002 Catclaw Dr.
325-675-0600 325-695-9600 325-673-0400 325-704-2563 325-695-9464 325-793-7106 325-698-1660 325-672-1424 325-691-0509 325-676-3463 325-692-4592 325-690-6432 325-232-6753 325-677-8100 325-673-1400 325-788-0360 325-691-0909 325-437-9892 325-698-1234 325-704-2500
FAST FOOD Arby’s Chick-fil-A Dairy Queen McDonald’s PrimeTime Café Raising Cane’s Schlotzsky’s Deli/Cinnabon Exp. Subway Taco Bell Taco Casa
125 S. Pioneer Dr. 3130 S. Clack St. 1626 Hwy. 351 942 N. Mockingbird Ln. 5110 Hwy. 277 S. 4302 Buffalo Gap Rd. 1201 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 3602 N. 1st St. 3147 S. 14th St. 4541 Loop 322 1602 E. Overland Trl. 3218 S. Clack St. 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 4518 S. 14th St. 1650 Hwy. 351 4165 S. Danville Dr. 1402 E. Overland Tr. 6517 Buffalo Gap Rd.
325-695-4491 325-691-0414 325-677-0406 325-673-0896 325-695-0332 325-695-2616 325-672-1271 325-673-6564 325-691-5902 325-690-5555 325-670-9941 325-691-8855 325-672-9500 325-695-2021 325-675-8818 325-695-4900 325-676-8226 325-232-6061
FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE OR TAKE-OUT ONLY Menu Runners
menurunners.com
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS 5-C Smokehouse The Sweet & Savory Side The Toasted Traveler
325-864-4999 5csmokehouse.com 325-267-7471 Facebook: The Sweet & Savory Side 970-901-3473 abilenefoodtruck.com
ITALIAN Black Box Pizza Bosses Pizza Ci Ci’s Pizza Gatti’s Pizza Little Italy Vagabond Pizza
4001 John Knox Dr. 2801 S. 1st St. 3366 Turner Plaza Dr. 2665 Buffalo Gap Rd. 620 Ambler Ave. 1056 N. 2nd St.
© Vagabond Pizza
325-692-5555 325-704-4242 325-692-1660 325-692-6326 325-672-7715 325-268-4321
Annual Events JANUARY •Martin Luther King Dinner •West Texas Rehab Telethon FEBRUARY •West Texas Sports-Fitness Expo
JULY •Freedom Festival & Parade SEPTEMBER •Chili Super Bowl •West Texas Fair & Rodeo •Big Country Balloon Fest
•DRI Celebrity Ultimate Hunt •Texas Farm-Ranch-Wildlife OCTOBER •West Texas Book Festival Expo NOVEMBER MARCH • 24fps International Short Film •Rattlesnake Round-up Sweetwater Texas •Outlaws & Legends Music Fest
APRIL •Central Texas Gem & Mineral •Jewelry Show MAY •Cinco de Mayo Celebration •Western Heritage Classic Ranch Rodeo
JUNE •Stars Over Abilene Regional
Festival
•Junior League Christmas Carousel
•Christmas in November •“The Nutcracker” - Classic Ballet
DECEMBER •Winter Lightfest •City Sidewalks - Holiday fun
complete with shopping, parade and community tree lighting.
•Christmas Lane
Quilt Show
•Children’s Art and Literacy Festival - C.A.L.F. Festival Featuring Loren Long in 2020.
For a complete listing of events, visit our website or download the MyABI Mobile App: abilenevisitors.com/calendar
Courtyard Marriott Northeast 2141 Scottish Rd. - 325-673-0400 - 800-627-7468
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Hilton Garden Inn 4449 Ridgemont Dr. - 325-690-6432 - 877-782-9444
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Home2 Suites by Hilton 2109 Scottish Rd. - 325-677-1100 - 877-6Home02
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MCM Eleganté Suites 4250 Ridgemont Dr. - 325-698-1234 - 888-897-9644
175
Residence Inn by Marriott 1641 Musgrave Blvd. - 325-677-8700 - 800-331-3131
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TownePlace Suites Northeast 2141 Scottish Rd. - 325-673-0400 - 800-627-7468
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Comfort Inn & Suites Regional Medical Center 6350 Directors Pkwy. - 325-232-8801 - 800-4Choice
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Hampton Inn 3917 Ridgemont Dr. - 325-695-0044 - 800-426-7866
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Hampton Inn & Suites 3526 West Lake Rd.- 325-673-4400 - 800-426-7866
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites I-20 1802 E. Overland Trail - 325-675-9800 - 800-Holiday
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Holiday Inn Abilene N. College Area 3525 W. Lake Rd. - 325-673-1400 - 800-Holiday
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mall South 3112 S. Clack St. - 325-695-0500 - 800-Holiday
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Best Western Abilene Inn & Suites 350 W. Overland Tr. - 325-672-5501 - 866-672-5501
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Days Inn by Wyndham 3950 Ridgemont Dr. - 325-695-1262 - 800-346-1574
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Candlewood Suites 3050 Catclaw Dr.- 325-437-4741 - 877-660-8543
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Comfort Suites 3225 S. Danville Dr. - 325-437-1525 - 800-4Choice
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Comfort Suites University 1902 E Overland Trail - 325-672-0338- 800-4Choice
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Fairfield Inn & Suites 3902 Turner Plaza Dr. - 325-695-2448 - 800-228-2800
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La Quinta Inn 3501 West Lake Rd. - 325-676-1676 - 800-531-5900
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Mall 3018 Catclaw Dr. - 325-437-4832 - 800-531-5900
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Quality Inn 1758 E. Overland Tr. - 325-676-0203 - 800-228-5150
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Sleep Inn & Suites University 250 Killough Cove - 325-437-9601 - 877-424-6423
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Big Country Hotel & Suites 3010 Catclaw Dr. - 325-690-6400 - 800-228-1000
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ECONOMY/EXTENDED STAY Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Abilene Mall 3165 S. Danville Dr. - 325-795-8500 Antilley Inn, 6550 Hwy. 83 325-695-3330 - 800-959-1001 Emerald Inn Expo, 840 E. Hwy. 80 325-677-8100 - 800-880-7666 Kiva Hotel 5203 S. 1st St. - 325-795-8888 Motel 6, 4951 W. Stamford St. 325-672-8462 - 800-466-8356 Motel 6 East, 1702 E. Overland Trl. 325-672-6433- 800-466-8356 Royal Inn, 5695 South 1st St. 325-692-3022 - 800-588-4Fun Super 8 North, 1525 E. Stamford St. 325-673-5251 - 800-454-3213 Super 8 South, 4397 Sayles Blvd. 325-701-4779 - 800-454-3213 The Inn & Suites at 34 Fifty 3450 Clack St. - 325-695-7700 WoodSpring Suites, 4266 Oil Belt Ln. 325-232-8710 Whitten Inn University, 1625 Hwy. 351 325-673-5271 - 800-588-5050
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LUXURY GUESTHOUSES Sayles Ranch Guesthouses - 325-669-6856; An enclave of beautifully decorated houses located in one of Abilene’s historic districts. > Downton Abbey, 1511 Yeomans Rd. - 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $295/Sleeps 4 > Mad Men, 1509 Yeomans Rd. - 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $295/Sleeps 4 > Cottage Clare, 942 Amarillo St. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $495/Sleeps 6 > The Hay Loft, 1918 S. 9th St. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $295/Sleeps 4 > The Dance Hall, 1918 S. 9th St. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $295/Sleeps 4 > Hide-Out, 1002 Amarillo St. - 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabin - $195/Sleeps 2 > Falling Star Lodge, 1002 Amarillo St. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $495/Sleeps 6 > Sayles Ranch, 1001 Sayles Blvd. - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, bunkhouse & pool - $595/Sleeps 10 Eleven09, A Fine Guest Experience, 1109 Highland Ave. - 806-438-0086 - A family friendly, curated historic cottage vacation rental. 4 bedrooms. 1 King, 1 Queen and 1 room with 2 Twins. Upstairs apartment featuring a King bed, sofa bed, kitchenette and full bath. Main house features kitchen, dining room, washer/dryer, WIFI and cable. $450/Sleeps 10 Ten33 House -- An Authentic Texas Experience, 1033 Highland Ave. - 806-438-0086 - Walk into a Texas treasure, blending design elements from Abilene’s early days with modern luxury appointments. 3 bedrooms, 1 king bed, 1 queen, 2 twins, sofa/aero bed and 2 bath. $350/Sleeps 8 Perini Ranch Guest Houses, 1-800-367-1721; With relaxing, rustic scenery and natural wildlife viewing, The Guest Quarters are the ideal respite for anyone traveling for either relaxation or business. Featuring a two bedroom Main House and a one bedroom Camp House.
BED & BREAKFAST Cedar Cottage Bed & Breakfast, 1618 Cedar Crest Dr. - 325-261-3175 - Private apartment includes a queen-size bed with pillow-top mattress, sitting area, private kitchen, living area, bathroom with slate shower, flat screen TV with cable. $150 Single/Double Lazy Cactus Bed & Breakfast, 400 Riverside Blvd. - 325-665-3532 - This separate guest house sits between the 1937 rock home and Elm Creek. It is surrounded by gardens and is a bird sanctuary. $135 Single/Double
RV/CAMPING Abilene State Park, 150 Park Road 32 - Tuscola, TX - 325-572-3204 - Reservations: 512-389-8900 - 37 wheeled camper/tent sites; 35 group trailer sites; 12 water only tent sites; 3 full hook-ups; 5 screened shelters; 2 air conditioned recreation halls; 6 yurts ; dump station Abilene KOA Kampground, I-20 @ Exit 282 - 4851 W. Stamford St. - 325-672-3681 - Full hook-ups, pull-thrus/back-ins, tents, cabins, pool, WiFi, digital cable, laundry, store, security Abilene RV Park, 6195 E. I-20 @ Exit 292-B - 325-672-2212 - Full hook-ups 30/50 amps, pull-thrus/back-ins, WiFi, laundry/shower house, club house with kitchen, pool Buck Creek RV Park, I-20 @ Exit 294 - 12445 Buck Creek Rd. - 325-672-2825 - Full hook-ups, laundry, bathroom with shower Lake Ft. Phantom, 325-676-6217 - Johnson Park (five sites) and Seabee Park (four sites) Primitive camping; no fee or reservations (48-hour limit) Tye RV Park, I-20 at Exit 278 - 441 N. Access Rd. # A - 325-691-0398 - Full hook-ups, pull-thrus, laundry, and lake Whistle Stop RV Resort, 695 E. Stamford St. - 325-704-5252 - Full hook-ups, pull through, pull in and back in sites, large clubhouse, store, WiFi, swimming pool, playground, tv/cable, bath and laundry facilities, horse stalls, dog park and lighted pickleball courts Jim Ned Creek RV, 200 Sayles Ave. -Tuscola, TX - 325-232-3232 - Spaces covered on 40'x24' concrete pads, 30/50 amp service, sewer and water hook-ups A listing in this guide does not equal a recommendation. All rates subject to change.
Quality of Life Miscellaneous: Area Code: 325 Elevation: 1,719 feet City Size: 112 sq. miles Estimated Population: 122,999 County: Taylor
Age Groups: # of Households: 46,225
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Median Age: 32.2
Averages: Annual Rainfall: 24.4 in. Relative Humidity: 64.5% Coldest Month: January, 30.8° Hottest Month: July, 95.2° Average Wind Speed: 11.9 mph
Economy: Travel Trade Dyess AFB Agriculture: Farm Products Livestock Oil & Gas (District 7-B) Retail Sales
$ 498.0 million $ 448.0 million $ 472.0 million $ 539.0 million $ 1.22 billion $ 1.83 billion
Hospitals: Abilene Regional Medical Center Hendrick Health System Hendrick Health System South Abilene HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
325-428-1000 325-670-2000 325-307-6351 325-691-1600
Higher Education: Abilene Christian University Cisco College - Abilene Campus Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., DAFB Hardin-Simmons University McMurry University Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing Texas State Technical College Texas Tech Univ. - Health Sciences Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences School of Nursing School of Pharmacy
325-674-2000 325-794-4400 325-692-2007 325-670-1000 325-793-3800 325-671-2399 325-672-7091 325-696-0476 325-676-0500 325-696-0474
Library: Abilene Public Library Main Branch, 202 Cedar St. South Branch, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. (Inside Mall of Abilene) Mockingbird Branch, 1214 N. Mockingbird Ln.
325-677-2474 325-698-7565 325-437-7323
Newcomer Information: Abilene Chamber of Commerce
325-677-7241
Newspaper: Abilene Reporter News
325-673-4271
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Hotels / Motels 1. Americas Best Value Inn - Mall (D6) 2. Antilley Inn (E7) 3. Best Western Abilene Inn & Suites (F2) 4. Days Inn (E6) 5. Candlewood Suites (D6) 6. Comfort Inn & Suites RMC (E7) 7. Comfort Suites (D6) 8. Comfort Suites University (H3) 9. Courtyard Marriott Mall S. (E6) 10. Courtyard Marriott NE (H3) 11. Emerald Inn Expo (G4) 12. Fairfield Inn & Suites (E6) 13. Hampton Inn (E6) 14. Hampton Inn & Suites (F2) 15. Hilton Garden Inn (E6) 16. Holiday Inn Express I-20 (H3) 17. Holiday Inn Express S. (D6) 18. Holiday Inn North College (F2)
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19. Home2 Suites by Hilton (H3) 20. Kiva Hotel (D4) 21. La Quinta Inn (F2) 22. La Quinta Inn & Suites (D6) 23. MCM ElegantĂŠ Suites (E6) 24. Motel 6 (D3) 25. Motel 6 East (H3) 26. Quality Inn (H3) 27. Residence Inn (H3) 28. Royal Inn (C4) 29. Sleep Inn & Suites Univ. (F2) 30. Super 8 North (G3) 31. Super 8 South (E6) 32. The Inn & Suites at 34 Fifty (D6) 33. TownePlace Suites NE (H3) 34. Woodspring Suites (E6) 35. Whitten Inn University (H3) 36. Big Country Hotel & Suites (D6)
Guesthouses 37. Eleven09 Guest House (E5) 38. Sayles Ranch (E4) 39. Ten33 Guest House (E4) 40. Perini Ranch Guest Houses (D8)
Bed & Breakfast 41. Cedar Cottage (G3) 42. Lazy Cactus (D4)
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