- The list below includes 18 free or cheap things to do in or near Abilene, Texas, including 12 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums and Bowling.
- From Nelson Park to Abilene Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Abilene.
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Drivers get behind the wheel of Lamborghinis, Corvettes, Ferraris, and more in a three or five lap experience
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Home to Festival Gardens, which features a large, lighted, covered picnic area, kitchen amenities and a BBQ grill, Nelson Park also offers a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, basketball half-court, and playground. Facilities open to the public unless rented out.
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With over 2 acres for dogs to play in, Abilene Dog Park offers trails, bags, and water fountains. They also have a separate 1 acre park for dogs that weigh less than 30 lbs.
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With playgrounds and running paths, Red Bud Park offers visitors a chance to see the prairie dogs that live in the park. They also host a balloon festivals, where visitors can see hot balloons take off.
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On the inside, Sears Recreation Center offers a basketball court, two regulation racquetball courts and a fitness center. Their outside park features covered pavilions, a playground, basketball goal and a trail for walking and jogging.
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East Side of Lake Kirby - off of Maple St., Abilene, TX 79602
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On the eastern shore of the lake, Lake Kirby Park features a pier for fishing and two boat ramp for access to the lake. The park has baseball and softball fields, a playground and a picnic shelter.
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Created as an outpost to protect settlers moving across Texas in the 1850's, Fort Phantom Hill contains remnants of the difficult life during that time in history. Several structures still remain on the 38-acre site, and visitors can take self-guided tours to learn the story of the outpost.
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Learn how the west was won with a visit to Frontier Texas! This western heritage center features Cowboys, Indians, and Buffalo Hunters, all on display in state-of-the-art interactive displays and multimedia exhibits.
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North First and Cedar streets, Abilene, TX
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The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature is an attraction to be enjoyed by the child in all of us. This free museum collaborates with famous artists and illustrators to create exhibits that bring written words to life.
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Take a tour of the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum for an in-depth history of World War II and the U.S. Army. Historical materials are on display, and children's educational programs are offered.
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4541 Loop 322, Abilene, TX 79602
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Abilene's ultimate family-friendly recreation complex is Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. This place has it all, including 16 lanes of bowling, Go Karts, mini golf, billiards, bumper cars, and hundreds of arcade games.