- Our list of the best things to do in Abilene, Texas, features the top 24 nearby activities — including 8 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Abilene, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Abilene, TX
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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1289 N 2nd Street, Abilene, TX 79601
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The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum Foundation supports a privately-owned museum dedicated to the memory and legacy of World War II's 12th Armored tank division, also known as the Hellcats. The museum features artifacts and memorabilia, and hosts educational events.
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The Mill Winery is a wine bar and event center that has been created from the remnants of an old industrial mill. They offer various locally made wines and craft beers and can host large events such as weddings.
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Originally built as a full-service hotel in 1905, the Grace Cultural Center now houses a museum dedicated to the art, culture, and history of the Old West. In addition to art and history exhibits, visitors can enjoy both student and adult learning programs.
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Situated on the second floor of the Grace Museum, the Abilene Children's Museum acts as a center of hands-on discovery based learning. The museum features a child-size replica of the Paramount Theatre, a showcase of local student artwork, and a Texas twister.
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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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2300 N 2nd Street, Abilene, TX 79603
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Open during the summer months, the miniature golf course of Play Faire Park is the oldest continuously operated putt-putt course in Texas. During the month of May, the park also holds local music concerts on site.
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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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1642 Sayles Boulevard, McMurry University, Abilene, TX 79697
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For those who enjoy college student stage productions, the Ryan Little Theatre offers a 193 seat house in an intimate setting. The proscenium stage has a modified apron with adjacent stage production facilities and dressing rooms in the basement.
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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.