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Local Area Information

Visit the Abilene Visitors Bureau online to get information about area attractions, calendar of events, links, coupons and more.

Abilene Zoo

This award winning zoo includes over 500 animals and 200 species, a wetlands exhibit, climate controlled Discovery Center, weekend educational programs, summer camps, tours and special events year-round.

Frontier TEXAS!

This multimillion dollar attraction brings you as close as you can come to the frontier, and includes a visual thrill ride that allows you to experience varied aspects of the frontier, from a prairie world attack to a saloon shootout!
Visit Frontier TEXAS! online for further information.

Buffalo Gap Historic Village

Visit the past in this village of 18 historic structures that offer a visible link to early West Texas, ranging from an 1875 log cabin, a 1926 service station, the original Taylor County Courthouse and jail, along with a rich collection of Indian artifacts and frontier forearms. Enjoy living history programs on the weekend, guided tours on weekdays.
See Buffalo Gap Historic Village online for more information.

The Grace Museum

Originally the grandest hotel in West Texas, this historic Mission-revival style building now houses The Grace Museum featuring 3 separate museums included in one admission.

• History Museum: Life in West Texas from 1910-1945 including authentically recreated period parlors, living rooms and kitchens from times past.
• The Children's Museum: Hands-on art, science and technology.
• Art Museum: Exhibits of some of the world's finest art.

12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum is a teaching museum for the study of World War II and its impact on the American People.

Paramount Theater

An Abilene Historic Landmark, the Paramount Theater is on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside the beautiful art deco building visitors will find slow, drifting clouds and twinkling stars on a blue sky. Neon and incandescent cove lighting alter the brightness and coloring of the sky beyond the archways and bell tower with twin domed turrets. Weekend classic films, art film series, plays and concerts presented throughout the year, with free weekday self-guided tours.

Dyess Air Force Base

Dyess Air Force Base is the sole training center for B-1 bomber crews. It houses an Air Combat Command wing with three B-1B and two C-130 Squadrons. Visit the Dyess Visitor Center for an overview of the base and its history. To tour the outdoor Linear Air Park with its 31 planes from WWII, the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts, and Operation Desert Storm, contact Dyess Public Affairs at 325-696-5609 or 325-696-2863.

Fort Phantom Hill

Visit the ghostly 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. Today Fort Phantom Hill is part of the Texas Forts Trail, a 650-mile highway tour of historic Texas forts in West Central Texas.

Visit the Official Abilene Events Calendar online. The current month will open; then you can enter any dates you are interested in to know what's going on when you'll be here.

Check each month for details. There are more events each month than are listed here. Highlights during the year include:

January

AKC Dog Show, World of Wheels, Texas Gun & Knife Show, & West Texas Rehab Center Telethon

February

West Texas Sports & Fitness Expo, West Texas Farm & Ranch Show, Monster Truck Show ‘Thunderslam’, Circus Gatti, Gun & Blade Show, Total Bridal Show

March

Sweetwater Annual Rattlesnake Roundup, Big Country Home & Garden Show, Arts & Crafts Festival, Texas Gun & Knife Show, Abilene Business Expo

April

Celebrate Abilene!, Central Texas Gem & Mineral Show, Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit, Ben Richey Boys Ranch Clay Break Classic, Kiwanis Club of Abilene Pancake Day, Bilbo Golf Classic

May

Western Heritage Classic: To preserve the heritage of the ranch cowboy, this event features a ranch rodeo, nightly dances and lots of family fun!

Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Taylor County 4-H Horse Show, Zach Robinson Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament and Sporting Clay Shoot

June

"Stars Over Abilene" Quilt Show,

Texas High School Rodeo State Finals

Annual Fort Griffin Fandangle: Enjoy this theatrical history that is written and directed, lighted, costumed, sung and danced by the people of Albany. It is staged in an acre-sized outdoor amphitheater with a cast and crew of over 400. The Fandangle commemorates the rich history of the area. Albany, TX (40 miles from Abilene). For more information, call 325-762-3642