Welcome to Abilene, Texas

Abilene combines the Old West feel with a lively modern city. Popular attractions include the Grace Museum, the Frontier Texas Museum and the Abilene zoo. Abilene is also home to Abilene Christian University. Join the monthly Artwalk in downtown Abilene, which showcases local artists, musicians and performers.

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Quick Facts

Airport: Abilene Regional Airport
Newspapers: Abilene Reporter News
TV Stations: KRBC/KTAB (NBC/CBS), KTXS (ABC), KXVA (FOX)
Fun Fact: 40 miles from Abilene is Sweetwater Texas, home of the largest rattlesnake roundup.

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Eat a big burrito at Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant or eat at the high-class Copper Creek Restaurant. It's all here in our top restaurants list in Abilene.

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Frontier Texas

Bring the past to life with a visit to Frontier Texas, a state-of-the-art facility that gives you a hands-on approach to the Old West. Downtown Abilene is home to buffalo stampedes, Indian attacks and card-game shootouts. Learn more about historical figures such as frontier women, soldiers and settlers in a family-friendly environment for all ages.

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