ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Abilene Raceway Park
8133 Hwy 80 • Abilene, TX 79601
1/4 mile past Abilene Speedway
325-338-7326
Go Kart races and family fun. Karting at the best track around. mapNatl Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar Street • Abilene, TX 79601
325-673-4586
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 features over 50 pieces of original art. Free children's art activities are available each Saturday. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Paramount Theatre
352 Cyprus Street • Abilene, TX 79601
325-676-9620
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 throughout the year. mapSwenson House (circa 1908)
1726 Swenson Street • Abilene, TX 79601
325-676-3775
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 staircase, an oval dining room with curved windows, original woodwork, and many original furnishings. map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
133 North William Street • Abilene, TX 79508
Located in Buffalo Gap,Texas,12 miles S of Abilene
325-572-3365
Among the Village's 19 buildings is the oldest structure from this area, a log cabin. map
Libraries & Research Centers
Abilene Public Library
202 Cedar Avenue • Abilene, TX 79601
325-677-2474
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 in a variety of formats. more... map
Museums & Galleries
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
1289 North Second Street • Abilene, TX 79601
325-677-6515, 800-537-1418
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 historical collections on World War II. Innovative educational programs for children are available. more... mapCenter for Contemporary Arts, The
220 Cypress Street • Abilene, TX 79601
325-677-8389
Unique contemporary art gallery that features three galleries and 13 working artist studios. Monthly exhibits by local, regional, and national artists are displayed in the galleries including contemporary paintings, textiles, photography, and sculptures. more... mapElks Art Center
1174 North First Street • Abilene, TX 79601
325-676-3775
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 upon reservation. mapGrace Museum, The
102 Cypress Street • Abilene, TX 79601
325-673-4587
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 rotating exhibits and a permanent collection, the historical museum depicts West Texas life from 1910 to 1945, and the children's museum offers an array of art, science, and technology hands-on exhibits. more... mapMuseums of Abilene
102 Cypress at N. 1st • Abilene, TX 79601
325-673-4587
Three museums housed together offer visitors the opportunity to see all types of are and historical and scientific exhibits. map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Abilene Zoo
2070 Zoo Lane, Nelson Park • Abilene, TX 79602
325-676-6085
Many of the more 900 animals in this 13-acre zoo are in moat-type exhibit areas rather than cages. map
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