—Quality of Life— MISCELLANEOUS: Area Code: 325 Elevation: 1,791 feet City Size: 112 sq. miles Population: 118,117 County: Taylor AGE GROUPS: # OF HOUSEHOLDS: 0-17 25% 43,866 18-34 30% 35-54 23% MEDIAN AGE: 55+ 22% 35 years AVERAGES: Annual Rainfall: 23.78 in. Relative Humidity: 59% Coldest Month: January, 31.8° Hottest Month: July, 94.8° Wind speed: 12 mph ECONOMY: Higher Education $ 290.0 million Agriculture: Farm Products $ 24.0 million Livestock $ 26.0 million Oil & Gas (District 7-B) $ 1.1 billion Retail Sales $ 2.5 billion Travel Trade $ 421.6 million Dyess AFB $ 435.0 million HOSPITALS: Abilene Regional Medical Center 325-428-1000 Hendrick Health System 325-670-2000 Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital 325-691-1600 HIGHER EDUCATION: Abilene Christian University 325-674-2000 American Commercial College 325-672-8495 Cisco College - Abilene Campus 325-794-4400 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., DAFB 325-692-2007 Hardin-Simmons University 325-670-1000 McMurry University 325-793-3800 Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing 325-671-2399 Texas State Technical College 325-672-7091 Texas Tech Univ. - Health Sciences Center - School of Nursing 325-676-3822 - School of Pharmacy 325-676-7948 LIBRARY: Abilene Public Library Main Branch, 202 Cedar St. 325-677-2474 Southside Branch, 1401 S. Danville Dr. 325-698-7565 Mockingbird Branch, 1214 N. Mockingbird Ln. 325-437-7323 NEWCOMER INFORMATION: Abilene Chamber of Commerce 325-677-7241 MAJOR NEWSPAPER: Abilene Reporter News 325-673-4271 Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau 1101 North 1st ■ Abilene, Texas 79601 325-676-2556 ■ 800-727-7704 Discount Coupons available online at www.abilenevisitors.com www.abilenevisitors.com Visitor Guide
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—Quality of Life—Miscellaneous:Area Code: 325Elevation: 1,791 feetCity Size: 112 sq. milesPopulation: 118,117County: Taylor
age groups: # of HouseHolds:0-17 25% 43,86618-34 30% 35-54 23% Median age: 55+ 22% 35 years
Hospitals:Abilene Regional Medical Center 325-428-1000Hendrick Health System 325-670-2000Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital 325-691-1600
HigHer education:Abilene Christian University 325-674-2000American Commercial College 325-672-8495Cisco College - Abilene Campus 325-794-4400Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., DAFB 325-692-2007Hardin-Simmons University 325-670-1000McMurry University 325-793-3800Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing 325-671-2399Texas State Technical College 325-672-7091Texas Tech Univ. - Health Sciences Center - School of Nursing 325-676-3822 - School of Pharmacy 325-676-7948
library:Abilene Public Library Main Branch, 202 Cedar St. 325-677-2474 Southside Branch, 1401 S. Danville Dr. 325-698-7565 Mockingbird Branch, 1214 N. Mockingbird Ln. 325-437-7323
newcoMer inforMation:Abilene Chamber of Commerce 325-677-7241
Major newspaper:Abilene Reporter News 325-673-4271
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On the cover: (left column) Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Frontier Festival @ Frontier Texas!, Big Country Balloon Festival, Childhoods Great Adventure by Rick Jackson. (right column) Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene Zoo, Scott Brown of the Outlaws and Regulators.
TOP 10 THINGSya gotta do in
Find adventure at Frontier Texas!
Feed the giraffes at the Abilene Zoo
Bite into a juicy rib-eye steak
Be amazed at The Grace Museum
Catch a star at the Paramount Theatre
Step back into time at Buffalo Gap Historic Village
See artists in action at The Center for Contemporary Arts
Book time for the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
Shop, shop, shop till you drop
Review WWII at the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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Hotels / Motels 15. MCM Eleganté Suites (E6) 16. Motel 6 (D3) 17. Quality Inn (H3) 18. Residence Inn (H3) 19. Royal Inn (C4) 20. Sleep Inn & Suites (F2) 21. Sleep Inn & Suites (D6) 22. Super 8 North (G3) 23. Super 8 South (E6) 24. Value Place (E6) 25. Whitten Inn, Expo (G4) 26. Whitten Inn, University (H3)
Hotels / Motels 1. Antilley Inn (E7) 2. Best Western Whitten South (E6) 3. Candlewood Suites (D6) 4. Comfort Inn & Suites (E7) 5. Comfort Suites University (H3) 6. Courtyard by Marriott (E6) 7. Fairfield Inn & Suites (E6) 8. Hampton Inn (E6) 9. Hampton Inn & Suites (F2) 10. Hilton Garden Inn (E6) 11. Holiday Inn Express (H3) 12. Holiday Inn Express, South (D6) 13. LaQuinta Inn (F2) 14. LaQuinta Inn & Suites (D6
isit Abilene, the defining city of West Texas, where the frontier spirit is still
applied to discovery, development and creativity. Spend a few days in Abilene, the home of 118,117 friendly people. Relax and explore our mix of western heritage, contemporary culture and traditional values.
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Historic DowntownDowntown offers you art and history through its museums, specialty shopping, antique stores and local flavor
at uniquely Abilene restaurants. A visit to Abilene is not complete without spending a day or two in historic downtown.
Frontier Texas! (F4) n 625 North 1st n 325-437-2800 Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day$8-Adults; $6-Ages 60+ and Military; $5-Students and Teachers with ID; $4-Ages 3 to 12; Free-Younger than age 3Frontier Texas! is one of only a few museums in the world that feature life-sized holographic figures. Experience the big picture of the Texas frontier between 1780 to 1880 as the story comes to life in this multimedia facility. Visitors can meet — at least figuratively— some of the real people who lived and died on the Texas frontier. Feel the terror of a wolf attack, the chaos of a buffalo stampede and the tension of a deadly card game shootout. Buffalo hunters, Comanche warriors, explorers and pioneers await you on this great adventure “Blood & Treasure on the Frontier.”
The Abilene and Forts Trail Visitor Center, located inside Frontier Texas!, offers free visitor information.
A listing in this guide does not equal a recommendation. For ratings, visit: www.abilenevisitors.com or www.abilenebbb.org
Guest Houseschapman House • 441 Merchant St. • 325-829-2122The Chapman House was built in 1916. Three generations of Chapmans have lived there at one point in time or another. The comfortable house was decorated by Junk Warehouse.
> Main House: 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $295/Sleeps 6> Carriage House: 1 bedroom, 1 bath - $175 Single or Double/Sleeps 2
sayles ranch guest Houses • 325-669-6856 An enclave of beautifully decorated guest houses located in one of Abilene’s historic districts.
> Sayles Ranch, 1001 Sayles Blvd. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, bunkhouse & pool - $475/Sleeps 10> Cabin Fever, 941 Sayles Blvd. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $250/Sleeps 4> City Slickers, 942 Santos St. - 4 bedroom, 3 bath & pool - $595/Sleeps 10> Cottage Clare, 942 Amarillo St. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $425/Sleeps 6> Cotton Eye Joe, 1033 Highland Ave. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $375/Sleeps 6> The Dance Hall, 1918 S. 9th St. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $250/Sleeps 4> Falling Star Lodge, 1002 Amarillo St. - 3 bedroom - 2 bath - $395/Sleeps 6> The Hay Loft, 1918 S. 9th St. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $250/Sleeps 4 > Hide-Out, 1002 Amarillo St. - 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabin - $150/Sleeps 2
Bed & Breakfasts
Hashknife bed & breakfast • 1618 Cedar Crest Dr. • 325-675-6867 You’ll be welcomed by pristine accommodations met with southern hospitality, queen size bed, full kitchen with a trim or full breakfast served in the private kitchen. $100 Single or Double
lazy cactus bed & breakfast • 400 Riverside Blvd. • 325-672-7131 This separate guest house with a large, inviting porch sits between the 1937 rock home and Elm Creek. It is surrounded by Janice’s garden and is a bird sanctuary. $120 Single or Double
—Transportation—
airport - airlines:abilene’s regional airport is serviced by american eagle airlines (800-433-7300) offering 14 flights with 672 seats daily.
auto rental:Arrow Ford 325-692-9500Avis 325-677-9240Budget 325-677-7777Enterprise 325-690-9338Hertz 325-673-6774
bus service:CityLink (Free downtown trolley buses) 325-676-6287Greyhound 325-677-8127
taxi, liMo & sHuttle service:ABI Taxi 325-673-4700Central Texas Rural Transit District 800-710-2277Serving the counties of: Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Nolan, Runnels, Shackelford, Stephens, rural Taylor
The city is easily accessible by four major highways: Interstate 20 and Hwy. 83/84 East/West, and Hwy. 277 North/South. It is also served by State Hwys. 351 & 36. Abilene is 525 miles from the southern border and 450 to 460 miles from each of the other three borders.
The Grace Museum (F4) 102 Cypress St. 325-673-4587Tues.- Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday, closes at 8 p.m.) Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays
$8-Adults; $4-Sr. Citizen, Student, Military, Teachers; $3-Ages 4 to 12; Free-Ages 3 and younger; Free-Thursday, 5-8 p.m.
The Grace, located in the heart of downtown in a historic building, is an AAM accredited museum. Changing exhibits feature the best of Texas art, past and present, within the context of American art. The Children’s Museum offers hands-on learning activities. The Grace offers a variety of educational programs for all ages and builds connections through new experiences in art, science and history. In addition, this versatile facility can be rented for special events.
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (F4) 102 Cedar St. 325-673-4586Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
The NCCIL celebrates the artistic achievements of children’s book illustrators through exhibits of their original artwork. Educational programming is designed to stimulate creativity, promote literacy and increase appreciation for the arts. The museum offers gallery artist talks and special events with the opening of each exhibit. You can meet the artists and find out what inspires them.
During exhibits, free art activities are available for children and their families. For exact dates visit: www.abilenevisitors.com/calendar
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antilley inn 6550 Hwy. 83 325-695-3330 800-959-1001
51 Out $35 - $75 Continental breakfast
best western whitten south 3950 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-1262 800-346-1574
61 Out $76 - $95 Continental breakfast
candlewood suites 3050 Catclaw Dr. 325-437-4741 877-660-8543
72 Out • $69 - $149
comfort inn & suites 6350 Directors Pkwy. 325-232-8801 800-4Choice
73 • Out $79 - $149 Hot breakfast
comfort suites university 1902 E. Overland Trail 325-672-0338 800-4Choice
68 In $89 - $299 Hot breakfast
courtyard by Marriott 4350 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-9600 800-321-2211
100 • • Out • $89 - $159
fairfield inn & suites 3902 Turner Plaza Dr. 325-695-2448 800-228-2800
71 In $95 - $115 Continental breakfast
Hampton inn 3917 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-0044 800-426-7866
63 In $90 - $145 Hot breakfast
Hampton inn & suites 3526 West Lake Rd. 325-673-4400 800-426-7866
72 Out $99 - $169 Hot breakfast
Hilton garden inn 4449 Ridgemont Dr. 325-690-6432 877-782-9444
123 • • In $99 - $179
Holiday inn express Hotel & suites 1802 E. Overland Trail 325-675-9800 800-Holiday
66 Out $99 - $149 Hot breakfast
Holiday inn express Hotel & suites abilene Mall south 3112 S. Clack St. 325-695-0500 800-Holiday
66 Out $99 - $164 Hot breakfast
laQuinta inn 3501 West Lake Rd. 325-676-1676 800-531-5900
106 Out $69 - $119 Continental breakfast
laQuinta inn & suites abilene Mall 3018 Catclaw Dr. 325-437-4832 800-531-5900
72 Out $99 - $169 Hot breakfast
= Chamber Member = Wireless Internet = Pet Friendly
= Handicapped Accessible All prices subject to change
McM eleganté suites 4250 Ridgemont Dr. 325-698-1234 888-897-9644
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum (F4) 1289 N. 2nd St. n 325-677-6515Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays$5-Adults; $4-Sr. Citizens & Military; $2-Ages 7 to 12; Free-Children 6 or younger and WWII VeteransThis unique museum recounts the saga of World War II as experienced by the men of one unit - the 12th Armored Division “Hellcats” - through their artifacts, photographs and written accounts. Displays include weapons, uniforms, vehicles and lifelike dioramas.The ‘Hellcat PX’ Gift Shop offers an array of books about the Division, t-shirts, collectibles and children’s toys.
The Center for Contemporary Arts (F4)220 Cypress St. n 325-677-8389Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays. Free. The Center is home to more than 70 artist members and 10 working studios. The CCA’s four galleries host exhibits by regional, national and international photographers and artists working in a variety of media.The Center also sponsors ArtWalk on the 2nd Thursday of each month - 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a free, family evening of art and entertainment in historic downtown.
Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. 325-676-9620Abilene’s Landmark Theatre is home to:nConcerts, live theater and
touring showsnClassic, art house and
special event filmsn24fps International Short
Film Competition This fully restored 1930s theatre features outstanding architecture with arched columns, two grand staircases, hand-blown glass chandeliers and Pueblo-Deco artwork ceilings. The 1,200 seat auditorium has twin-domed turrets and a velvet blue ceiling with drifting clouds and twinkling stars. Free self-guided tours on Mon. - Fri., Noon to 5 p.m.
Cockerell Galleries & Studios (F4) 1133 N. 2nd St. n 325-829-7975
Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Major Holidays. Free.Home to many promising artists and photographers, Cockerell Galleries boasts 12 working artist studios and a small yet vibrant exhibition gallery.It also serves as home to the ACU-Downtown Gallery. Operated by Abilene Christian University’s School of Art and Design, it features a wide variety of exhibits. Tues. - Sat., Noon to 3 p.m. 325-674-2085. Free.
Abilene Zoo (H4) 2070 Zoo Ln. 325-676-6085
Mon. - Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday in June, July, August: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Gates close 30 minutes before posted hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day$5-Ages 13 to 59; $4-Ages 60+; $2.50-Ages 3 to 12
The Zoo, Abilene’s most visited attraction, promotes an awareness of our natural world through conservation, education and preservation. The Zoo boasts:n800 animals that represent over 200 species
including: jaguars, black rhinos, maned wolves, giraffes, birds, lions, white tiger, primates, cougars and more.
nAdventure Center: Home to educational children programs, camps and the Zoo Store.
nRounding out the Zoo is the Wetlands Boardwalk, Reptile House, Pampass Exhibit and the Elm Creek Backyard. Opening in 2013, the Caribbean Cove.
Dyess Air Force Base (B4)Abilene is proud to serve as home to DAFB. Dyess houses the 7th Bomb Wing with two B-1B Lancer squadrons and the 317th Airlift Group with two C-130 squadrons. Visit the Visitor Center Memorial Park for an overview of base history. The park is located just
outside the base, at Arnold Blvd. & Military Dr. Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 325-793-2199. Free.
PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center (G6) 4541 Loop 322 n 325-690-5555 Open Daily!PrimeTime is your source of family fun in Abilene! Spend the day playing at its:
A café, meeting and party rooms round out this great facility.
Public SculpturePictured is Jacob’s Dream, an almost 40-foot bronze sculpture, with four angels ascending and descending a ladder reaching toward heaven. It illustrates the biblical account of Jacobs Dream from Genesis 28. The sculpture features a baptismal pool and is surrounded by 30 weathered stones, each engraved with scripture. Jacob’s Dream, by artist Jack Maxwell, is located on the east side of Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Court.Other public sculptures are available online at: www.abilenevisitors.com/Public-Sculpture.
n16 Lane bowling alley nNASCAR simulators nLaser tag nX-D theater nBumper cars
n80+ Arcade games n36-hole miniature golfnElectric go-kartsnBatting cagesnBilliards
Buffalo Gap Historic Village n 133 N. William St. Buffalo Gap, TX n 325-572-3365Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day: Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., Noon to 6 p.m. Winter Hours: Closes at 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day$7-Adults; $6-Ages 65+; $4-Grades K-12 & college students with ID; Free-Children ages 5 & younger; Free-Military personnel (active and retired)
Explore the West Texas frontier from the 1875 to 1925:nA rich collection of Indian artifacts and frontier
firearmsnOver 20 historic frontier buildingsnGallery with historic maps and art by area artistsnInteractive audio toursnRental Facilities: historic chapel, meeting rooms,
reception space, historically restored guest housesTo reach the Village, take FM 89 (Buffalo Gap Rd.) to Buffalo Gap, Texas, turn right on Elm and go 2 blocks.
Fort Phantom HillOpen daily from dawn to dusk. Free.Visit the ruins of this 1851 Army post. As you walk among the dozen chimneys and three buildings, you almost hear
the soldiers going about their daily routine. To explore the ruins, from I-20, go north on FM 600 (West Lake Rd.) for 11 miles.
—Things to Do—
ArtsAbilene Ballet Theatre 325-675-0303Abilene Community Band 325-695-2422Abilene Cultural Affairs Council 325-677-1161Abilene Music Teachers Association 325-673-0197Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra 325-677-6710Abilene Opera Association 325-676-7372Chorus Abilene 325-673-7464Elks Art Center - Abilene Preservation League 325-676-3775
Biking - MountAin Bike trAilBuck Creek Trails 325-677-2453Abilene Bike Club membership is required to access the trails: $20 per year per family. Visit Biketown, 1789 Industrial Blvd., for directions.BilliArdsBilliards Plus 5495 S. 7th St. 325-698-5495Cabo Billiards & Sports Bar 1874 S. Clack St. 325-692-2980PrimeTime 4541 Loop 322 325-690-5555Slix Billiards 3422 N. 1st St. 325-673-5789
Bird WAtching And nAture trAilsAbilene State Park FM 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 325-572-3204Big Country Audubon Society 325-691-8981
disc golfCal Young Park S. 11th & T & P Ln. 325-676-6217Johnson Park Lake Ft. Phantom Hill 325-676-6217Wildcat Disc Golf Course Abilene Christian Univ. 325-674-2338Will Hair Park E. Ambler Ave. 325-676-6217
golfPublic: Diamondback 1510 E. Industrial Blvd. 325-690-9190 Maxwell Municipal 1002 S. 32nd St. 325-692-2737 Mesquite Grove Dyess Air Force Base 325-696-5067 Willow Creek 1166 Ben Richey Dr. 325-691-0909
Private: Abilene Country Club Club Course 4309 S. Treadaway Blvd. 325-692-2583 Fairway Course 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd. 325-698-4971
—Things to Do— MiniAture golfPlay Faire Park 2300 N. 2nd St. 325-672-2977Play Faire is one of the oldest continuous operating miniature golf courses in Texas, having served the area since 1947. It is closed from mid-Dececember through mid-MarchPrimeTime 4541 Loop 322 325-690-5555Putt Putt 201 S. Danville Dr. 325-692-7596
Motor sportsAbilene Speedway 6825 W. Bus. 20 325-692-8800Mesquite Hills MX Park 8150 W. Bus. 20 325-672-3944
MoviesCentury Theaters 3818 John Knox Dr. 325-793-9292Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. 325-676-9620Park Central 6-Carmike 3234 S. Clack St. 325-698-3540Premiere Cinema 10 Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-695-2122Town & Country Drive-In 2902 Vogel St. 325-677-9899Westwood Twin 3440 N. 1st St. 325-672-1288
shopping centers, MAlls & MoreChimney Plaza 3200 S. 27th St.Crossroads 4102 Buffalo Gap Rd.Mall of Abilene 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-698-4351Plaza at Park Central 4150 Southwest Dr. River Oaks S. 14th St. & Willis St.Shops at Abilene Southwest Dr. & Catclaw Dr.Woodhaven 4700 S. 14th St.For antique and historic downtown shopping guides visit our website: www.abilenevisitors.com/Things-to-DoskAting (in-line skAtes & skAteBoArds)Abilene Skate Park S. 7th St. & Mockingbird Ln. (Rose Park)
skAting (roller)The Skatin’ Place 1930 S. Clack St. 325-695-4713
tennisPublic: Rose Park Tennis Center - 810 Portland Ave. 325-676-6292
Private: Abilene Country Club Main Court - 4309 S. Treadaway Blvd. 325-692-2583 Fairway Court - 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd. 325-698-4971
theAtre (live & dinner)Abilene Community Theatre 801 S. Mockingbird Ln. 325-673-6271Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre McMurry University, 1400 Sayles Blvd. 325-793-3889
Ball Ranch - Chuckwagon dinner & western show 525 S. Hwy. 83/84 325-698-2186Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. 325-676-9620Sewell Theatre and Williams Performing Arts Center Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Ct. 325-674-2787Van Ellis Theatre Hardin-Simmons University, 2200 Hickory St. 325-670-1405
Abilene State Park n FM 89 n Buffalo Gap, TX 325-572-3204 n Reservations: 512-389-8900This scenic park covers 1,612 acres along Elm Creek. Once a resting place for the Comanche Indians, visitors now find:nModern camping &
games & playgroundsnLarge swimming pool & children’s pool - open
Memorial Day to Labor Day (Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)n Photo opportunities and wildlife observationnBiking trails and fishing at Lake Abilene
The park boasts 41 wheeled camper/tent sites; 36 group trailer sites; 12 water only tent sites; 3 full hook-ups; 8 screened shelters; 2 air conditioned recreation halls; 3 yurts; dump station. Prices vary per camp site.Admission Fee: $5-Ages 13 & over; $3-Ages 65+ for Texas residents with Parkland Passport
The Honey Hole @ Lake Fort Phantom 493 Crows Nest Rd. n 325-518-26076 primitive camp sites • 10 RV sites with water and electricity • Dump Station • Bait shop • Lighted crappie dock plus underwater lights around dock • Public bathrooms and showers • Deep water fishing along the waterline via a staircase
—Camping Guide—Abilene KOA Kampground ■ 4851 W. Stamford St. I-20 @ Exit 282 ■ 325-672-3681 ■ Full Hook-ups, Tents, Vans, Cabins
Abilene RV Park ■ 6195 E. I-20 @ Exit 292-B 325-672-2212 ■ Full Hook-ups.Buck Creek RV Park ■ 12445 Buck Creek Rd. (I-20 @ Exit 294) ■ 325-672-2825 ■ Full Hook-ups.Lake Ft. Phantom ■ 325-676-6218 Johnson Park (five sites) and Seabee Park (four sites) Primitive camping; no fee or reservations (48-hour limit)Tye RV Park ■ 441 N. Access Rd. # A I-20 at Exit 278 ■ 325-691-0398 ■ Full Hookups
—Meeting & Event Facilities—Abilene Civic Center (F4) 1100 N. 6th St. 325-676-6211Book your next event at this outstanding cultural complex!
The Civic Center hosts conventions, arts and crafts shows, gun and knife shows, banquets, special events, concerts and theatrical performances.nAuditorium: 2,121 plush continental seats, full stage,
complete lighting and sound systemsnFoyer: 9,000 sq. ft. - serves as reception or registration area,
exhibition hall or 400 seat banquet hallnExhibit Hall: 20,000 sq. ft. - seats up to 2,000 for meetings,
banquets or accommodates 110 (10’ x 10’) exhibit boothsnConference Center: 13,000 sq. ft. - seats 1,000 as a banquet
hall, 700 with a dance area or can be divided into four roomsnEight additional meeting rooms and VIP room
Taylor County Expo Center (G5) 1700 Hwy. 36 n 325-677-4376
The Expo Center is one of the most outstanding equestrian centers in the Southwest. It also hosts concerts, livestock and farm shows and conventions. For Texas’ brand of excitement don’t miss the Western Heritage
Classic Ranch Rodeo each May or the West Texas Fair & Rodeo each September.nColiseum: 26,000 sq. ft. exhibit area with 5,000 permanent
seats (7,800 total seating possible)nHorse barn: 24,000 sq. ft. arena with 1,800 seatsnCovered outdoor arena: 42,000 sq. ft. with 2,500 seatsnCovered horse stalls: 800 including wash rack areasn Multipurpose pavilion: 1,000 seatsnOther exhibit buildings: 2,500 combined seats
—Dining Guide—cAndies - ice creAMCandies by Vletas 1201 N. 1st St. 325-673-2005Mary’s Paleteria 601 S. Treadaway Blvd. 325-670-9960Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe 1150 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-437-7194 3470 Catclaw Dr. 325-437-7202
AsiAnBonzai Japanese Steak House 1802 S. Clack St. 325-692-2333 China Star 3601 S. 1st St. 325-677-2000CK Seafood Steak & Grill 3398 N. 1st St. 325-676-2231 Szechuan Chinese 3425 S. 1st St. 325-673-9100
coffee-delis-BAkeriesAM Donuts & Croissants 202 S. Willis 325-677-9878 Bogie’s Downtown Deli 241 Cypress St. 325-672-3296Cinnabon Express 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-672-9500Creative Cakes 3241 S. 1st St. 325-672-8600The Flipping Egg 4150 S. Danville Dr. 325-232-7840Jason’s Deli 3490 Catclaw Dr. 325-692-1975Jason’s Deli North 1772 Hwy. 351 325-672-4232 Monks Coffee Shop 233 Cypress St. 325-437-2984Sweets du Jour 726. S. Leggett Dr. 325-793-0382
itAliAnCarino’s 4157 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-698-4950Ci Ci’s Pizza 3366 Turner Plaza Dr. 325-692-1660Double Dave’s Pizza 4001 John Knox Dr. 325-692-5000Gatti’s Pizza 2665 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-692-6326 Little Italy 1417 S. Danville Dr. 325-692-8117 Pizza Inn 4138 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-5656
MexicAnAbuelo’s 4782 S. 14th St. 325-692-4776Alfredo’s 2849 S. 14th St. 325-698-0104 Casa Herrera 4109 Ridgemont Dr. 325-692-7065 Don Enrique’s 4358 Sayles Blvd. 325-232-8932El Chico Mall of Abilene 325-695-2875Los Arcos 1902 Ambler Ave. 325-670-9801Rosa’s Café 3333 Catclaw Dr. 325-692-6569 1026 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-675-6520TaMolly’s 4400 Ridgemont Dr. 325-698-2000
steAk-seAfood-BArBecue Betty Rose’s Little Brisket 1055 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-672-3500 3362 Rebecca Ln. 325-698-8000Cattle Baron Café 3905 S. 1st St. 325-232-8217Copper Creek 4401 Loop 322 325-692-4424 Deutschlander Freshwater 502 Houston St. Catfish Co. Buffalo Gap, TX 325-572-3486Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 5001 Hwy. 277 S. 325-695-0047 Joe Allen’s Pit Barbecue 301 S. 11th St. 325-672-6082 Logan’s Roadhouse 3126 S. Clack St. 325-690-0999 Lytle Land & Cattle Co. 1150 E.S. 11th St. 325-677-1925Outback Steakhouse 4142 Ridgemont Dr. 325-692-7177 Perini Ranch Steakhouse Hwy. 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 325-572-3339 Red Lobster 1280 S. Clack St. 325-695-1191 Sharon’s Barbecue & Catering 849 E. Hwy. 80 325-672-3330 Square’s Bar-B-Que 210 N. Leggett Dr. 325-672-6752Texas Roadhouse 1381 S. Danville Dr. 325-690-0145
vArietyABI-Haus 959 N. 2nd St. 325-672-7452Al’s Mesquite Grill 4801 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-692-4797Beehive Restaurant & Saloon 442 Cedar St. 325-675-0600 Belle’s Chicken Dinner House 2002 N. Clack St. 325-677-7100 The Bistro 4350 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-9600
vAriety--continuedBuffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill 4401 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-9464 Chili’s Grill & Bar 4302 S. Clack St. 325-698-1660Chili’s Grill & Bar North 1702 Hwy. 351 325-672-1424Cotton Patch Café 3302 S. Clack St. 325-691-0509Cracker Barrel 1602 Hwy. 351 325-672-0280Cypress St. Station and Abilene Brewing Co. 158 Cypress St. 325-676-3463Golden Corral 4100 S. Danville Dr. 325-692-4592Great American Grill & Bar 4449 Ridgemont Dr. 325-690-6432 Homeplace 2034 CR 131, Tuscola, TX 325-554-9610The Loft at Under One Roof 244 Pine St. 325-672-3663Moose’s Snack Shack & Cafe 2933 Airport Blvd. 325-672-1000Natural Food Center 2534 S. 7th St. 325-673-2726PrimeTime Café 4541 Loop 322 325-690-5555 Remington’s 4250 Ridgemont Dr. 325-698-1234 Towne Crier 818 E. Hwy 80 325-673-4551Zoo-kini’s 3218 S. Clack St. 325-437-7001
fAst foodArby’s 3824 S. Clack St. 325-695-4491 125 S. Pioneer Dr. 325-695-1710 1116 E.N. 10th St. 325-676-5550 Chick-fil-A 3130 S. Clack St. 325-691-0414 Chick-fil-A North 1750 Hwy. 351 325-672-8844 Dairy Queen 1626 Hwy. 351 325-677-0406 942 N. Mockingbird Ln. 325-673-0896 5110 Hwy. 277 S. 325-695-0332Heff’s Burgers 3374 Rebecca Ln. 325-691-1930 2801 S. 1st St. 325-677-1950 McDonald’s 4302 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-695-2616 1201 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-672-1271 3602 N. 1st St. 325-673-6564 3147 S. 14th St. 325-691-5902Schlotzsky’s Deli 4518 S. 14th St. 325-695-2021 Schlotzsky’s Deli/Cinnabon Exp. 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-672-9500Subway 1650 Hwy. 351 325-675-8818Taco Bell 4165 S. Danville Dr. 325-695-4900 2201 Pine St. 325-673-9621 4341 S. 1st St. 325-695-2355 2901 S. 14th St. 325-692-2436Taco Casa 1402 E. Overland Tr. 325-676-8226 Whataburger 3141 S. Danville Dr. 325-691-1695 893 E. Hwy. 80 325-676-0836 4241 S. 1st St. 325-695-6336 Wholly Cow Burgers, Rings & Things 829 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-701-7841
tAke-out-delivery onlyTexas Steak Express 5217 S. Hwy. 277 325-793-2828
MoBile vendorsKona Ice 325-669-6970 Maries’ Top Dog 325-480-6678Vagabond Pizza 325-280-4545
All listings are members of the chamber of commerce.
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—Annual Events—JAnuAry3rd Monday Martin Luther King Dinner3rd saturday West Texas Rehab Telethon
feBruAry1st saturday West Texas Sports-Fitness Expo2nd Weekend DRI: Big Country Celebrity Ultimate Hunt4th Week Texas Farm-Ranch-Wildlife Expo
April2nd saturday B!G Day Downtown2nd Weekend Central Texas Gem & Mineral Jewelry Show3rd Weekend Buffalo Gap Food and Wine Summit
MAy1st Weekend Cinco de Mayo Celebration2nd Weekend Western Heritage Classic Ranch Rodeo
June3rd weekend Children’s Art and Literacy Festival - C.A.L.F. Festival In June 2013 historic downtown will be transformed into the imaginative world of Walter Wick.septeMBerlabor day Weekend Chili Super Bowl starts friday after labor day West Texas Fair & Rodeo4th Weekend West Texas Book Festivallast Weekend Big Country Balloon Fest
noveMBer1st Weekend 24fps International Short Film Festival2nd Weekend Christmas in NovemberWeekend before thanksgiving “The Nutcracker” - Classic Ballet1st tuesday after thanksgiving City Sidewalks - An evening of holiday fun complete with shopping, parade and community tree lighting.deceMBer1st thursday in dec. through dec. 24: Christmas LaneLighted outdoor Christmas displays as well as an indoor display that includes animated dolls and figures.
for a complete listing of events, visit our website: www.abilenevisitors.com
