The Area
So Much to Do in Abilene
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We’re conveniently located near Interstate 20, so hop in the car and go do everything you want to. It’s a great day to explore!
We’re conveniently located near Interstate 20, so hop in the car and go do everything you want to. It’s a great day to explore!
Root for the ACU Wildcats! Football, Basketball, and Baseball!
ACU Sports
Men’s and Women’s sports. See the Warhawks at Drigger’s Field, Kimbrell Arena, and Wilford Moore Stadium.
McMurry Sports
Cheer for the Cowboys and the Cowgirls in eight different sports!
HSU Athletics
Occurs every year in September at the Expo Center of Taylor County. Days of fun with rodeo events, carnival rides, live music, tractor pulls, livestock shows, food, and drinks. Get in FREE with Military ID.
Second weekend in March in nearby Sweetwater at the Nolan County Coliseum. Parade, Carnival, Gun-Knife-and-Coin Show, Snake-Eating Contest, children under 12 FREE when accompanied by a parent. Lots of other events too! Sponsored by the JayCees.
Discover real Texas food and history at the museum, gift shop, and exhibits. See buffalo hides, Native American stories, cowboy films, railroads, Texas Rangers, guns, and settlements.
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Meet Albert the Alligator and more than 600 other animals at the zoo. Wagons and wheelchairs are available to rent.
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Discover exciting exhibitions, programs, and collections of American fine art and the evolving Texas story.
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Par 72, 18-hole public golf course, just minutes from downtown Abilene. Visit the Pro Shop, Driving Range, and Snack Bar.
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Great fishing! You’ll see ducks and pelicans. Enjoy the playground, disc golf, and skate park.
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Bring the kids! They’ll jump for joy! Adults love trampolines too.
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So much to do downtown you have to see it to believe it!
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