Attractions in Abilene, Texas
Amusements
Abilene Raceway Park 325-338-7326
8133 Hwy 80 , Abilene, TX 79601
1/4 mile past Abilene Speedway
Go Kart races and family fun. Karting at the best track around. more info mapNatl Center for Children's Illustrated Literature 325-673-4586
102 Cedar Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Very unique, one-of-a-kind children's museum that showcases the best works of premier children's picture book illustrators with three new exhibits shown each year that... more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Buffalo Gap Historic Village 325-572-3365
133 North William Street, Buffalo Gap, TX 79508
Buffalo Gap Historic Village features over 15 historic buildings for you to explore, a collection of more than 15,000 artifacts, and a gift shop with old fashioned... more info mapHistoric Fort Phantom Hill 325-677-1309
10818 FM 600, Abilene, TX 79601
Located 12 Miles North of Abilene
"One of the most pristine historic sites in Texas," Fort Phantom Hill was one of the second line of forts laid out in the early 1850’s to protect the... more infoParamount Theatre 325-676-9620
352 Cyprus Street, Abilene, TX 79601
An Abilene Historic Landmark, the Paramount Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places. Weekend classic films, art film series, plays and concerts presented... more info mapSwenson House 325-676-3775
1726 Swenson Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Mission Style house occupies a full city block and features an elaborate entry hall with a large split... more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Abilene Public Library 325-677-2474
202 Cedar Avenue, Abilene, TX 79601
You'll find a large variety of reading materials and adult and children services and programs at this full service library that focuses on current, high demand materials... more info map
Museums & Galleries
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum 325-677-6515
1289 North Second Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Recognizing one of the most feared fighting machines of World War II, this memorial museum pays tribute to the 12th Armored Division and features the Division's... more info mapCenter for Contemporary Arts, The 325-677-8389
220 Cypress Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Unique contemporary art gallery that features three galleries and 13 working artist studios. Monthly exhibits by local, regional, and national artists are displayed in... more info mapElks Art Center 325-676-3775
1174 North First Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Full service art center that provides a forum to all art groups for events, performances, and rehearsals plus features a ballroom that is available for community use... more info mapGrace Museum, The 325-673-4587
102 Cypress Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Formerly the Grace Hotel, this museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features three outstanding museums inside. The art museum features... more info mapMuseums of Abilene 325-673-4587
102 Cypress at N. 1st, Abilene, TX 79601
Three museums housed together offer visitors the opportunity to see all types of are and historical and scientific exhibits. more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Abilene Zoo 325-676-6085
2070 Zoo Lane, Nelson Park, Abilene, TX 79602
Many of the more 900 animals in this 13-acre zoo are in moat-type exhibit areas rather than cages. more info map
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