Abilene is a city in the North Central Plains of Texas, possibly best known as the destination the fictional family of the Abilene paradox travels to.
1 Abilene Zoo, 2070 Zoo Ln (in Nelson Park), ☏ +1 325 676-6085. Fifth largest zoo in the state. (updated Jun 2019) 2 T&P Depot, 1101 N. 1st St, ☏ +1 325 676-2556. This historic depot was built by the Texas & Pacific Railroad in 1910. In 1967 the last passenger train left the depot with a total of 39 passengers on board. In 1994 the exterior of the depot was restored to its exact appearance during the 1920s. The depot is the home of the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau and Cultural Affairs Council. Admission is free. (updated Mar 2025) Western Heritage Classic, 1700 Highway 36 (At the Expo Center of Taylor County), ☏ +1 325 677-4376.
1 Buffalo Gap Historic Village, 133 N Willams St. (Take Buffalo Gap Road (FM-89) south for 9 miles and follow the signs), ☏ +1 325 572-3365. M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Sunday noon-5PM. Adult $5, senior/military $4, students (K-12) $3, children under 5 years free. Century 12 by Cinemark, 3818 John Knox Dr, ☏ +1 325 793-9292. Abilene's newest and largest theater. All stadium seating. Abilene PREMIERE LUX Cine 10 Abilene Mall, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd, ☏ +1 325 695-2122. 10-screen theater in the Mall of Abilene. Renovated, with all stadium seating. There is a great bar/restaurant next door for easy post-movie lounging. Carmike Park Central 6, 3234 S Clack St, ☏ +1 325 698-3540. 6-screen theater.
Bogie's, 241 Cypress St, ☏ +1 325 672-3296. Custom-made sandwiches on fresh-baked bread. Cypress Street Station, 158 Cypress St, ☏ +1 325 676-3463. Popular local barbecue/steakhouse. Lytle Land & Cattle Co, 1150 E South 11th St, ☏ +1 325 677-1925. Great steak and seafood. Szechuan Chinese Restaurant, 3425 S 1st St, ☏ +1 325 673-9100. Decent Chinese fare with large portions. 1 Perini Ranch Steakhouse, 3002 FM 89 (South of Abilene), ☏ +1 325-572-3339. Famously good steaks. Voted best burger in America by the Today show in 2009. Catered several of President Bush's events. 2 The Beehive, 442 Cedar St, ☏ +1 325-675-0600.
Remington's Lounge, 4250 Ridgemont Dr, ☏ +1 325 698-1234. Inside the impressive MCM Elegante Suites, Remington's is a popular local hotspot. Breakers Sports Bar, 1874 S Clack St, ☏ +1 325 692-2980. Th-Tu 2PM-Midnight. Expansive sports bar with pool tables, darts and numerous TVs.
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In Aug, Abilene typically sees ~35°C daytime highs and 4 rainy days.
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