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.  map

• Natl 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.  map

• Swenson 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...  map

• Center 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...  map

• Elks 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.  map

• Grace 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...  map

• Museums 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