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Abilene
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The Texas frontier lives on in Abilene, a city that wears many hats: cultural center, college town, and cow town. Here Old West traditions and present-day amenities coexist harmoniously. Abilene parades its heritage at a collection of venues designed to both educate and entertain. At Frontier Texas! visitors meet—at least figuratively—some of the real men, women, and children who lived and died on the frontier. Discover the wild at the Abilene Zoo and enjoy a stroll through creative downtown galleries, shops, and world-class exhibits. Visit Abilene, just 150 miles west of Fort Worth, for “the Friendly Frontier” experience, a pleasing mix of western history and contemporary culture.
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ATTRACTIONS
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Abilene Zoo, Nelson Park
2070 Zoo Ln. Abilene, TX 79602
325-676-6085
http://www.abilenetx.com/zoo
| One of the five largest zoos in the state. Animals are displayed in areas that simulate their natural habitat. Don’t miss Discovery Center, with its comparative habitats for invertebrates, reptiles, and small mammals from the southwestern U.S. and Africa. Call or visit website for hours and fees. |
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Frontier Texas!
625 N. First St. Abilene, TX 79601
325-437-2800
http://www.frontiertexas.com
| Located in downtown Abilene, this attraction allows visitors to relive the Old West with the help of state-of-the-art technology. You may find yourself in the middle of a card game shoot-out, a prairie thunderstorm, or even a spring evening filled with fireflies. This also serves as a visitors center for the “Big Country” area of West Texas and for the Texas Forts Trail. Open Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. (closed major holidays). Call or visit website for fees and group rates. |
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Grace Museum
102 Cypress St. Abilene, TX 79601
325-673-4587
http://www.thegracemuseum.org
| Built as a hotel in 1909, this pristine four-story structure houses three museums. A tour of the first floor absolutely must include a waltz across the historic marble ballroom and a stroll through the beautiful brick courtyard and restored lobby. The art museum has four galleries, with permanent collections and changing special exhibits. Call or visit website for hours, fees, group rates, and guided tours. |
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GOLF
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RANCHES
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Ball Ranch
525 S. US Hwy. 83-84 Abilene, TX 79602
800-365-6507
http://www.ballranch.com
| Type: Special events ranch and western style dinner theater. |
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Perini Ranch Steakhouse
3002 FM 89, Buffalo Gap Abilene, TX 79508
325-572-3339
http://www.periniranch.com
| Type: Working cattle ranch and restaurant. |
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SHOPPING
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TECHNOLOGY & AGRICULTURAL TOURS
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Cedar Gap Farm
293 County Rd. 563, Tuscola Abilene, TX 79562
325-669-2879
| Focus: Birds and wildlife observation |
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Nature Tours-Abilene CVB
1101 N. First St. Abilene, TX 79601
325-676-2556
http://www.abilenevisitors.com
| Focus: Cultural and heritage tours. Groups only. Reservations required. |
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