Abilene, TX Attractions
Abilene, (pop. 110,000) located in north central Texas, offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities for visitors, with everything from golf to the symphony orchestra.
The town was once a major livestock area, and although livestock is still important to the economy, other industries such as petroleum refining and the production of musical instruments have developed.
The town was once a major livestock area, and although livestock is still important to the economy, other industries such as petroleum refining and the production of musical instruments have developed.
Big Country Squadron Air Force Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Big Country Squadron Air Force works to preserve World War II aircraft, keeping them in flying condition. It also serves to honor those who fought in WWII. The unit also flies in various airshows.
The museum, located in the Big Country Squadron hangar, houses a collection of artwork, photos, rare flying gear, uniforms and related items, and books.
The Big Country Squadron Air Force works to preserve World War II aircraft, keeping them in flying condition. It also serves to honor those who fought in WWII. The unit also flies in various airshows.
The museum, located in the Big Country Squadron hangar, houses a collection of artwork, photos, rare flying gear, uniforms and related items, and books.
Grace Museum
The Grace Museum, located in the historic Grace Hotel building, is home to the Art Museum, Children's Museum, and the History Museum.
All values are in United States Dollars
Grace Museum
102 Cypress Street
Abilene, TX 79601-5817
United States
102 Cypress Street
Abilene, TX 79601-5817
United States
Phone 1 (325) 673-4587
Fax 1 (325) 675-5993
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Military discount | $ 4.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Zoological Gardens and Discovery Center
The Abilene Zoo is home to 500 native and exotic animals. It also offers educational classes for young people.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Abilene Surroundings
Albany, Texas
The small town of Albany is home to the Albany News, established in 1883, and a courthouse which has been in use since the same year.
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Box 185
Albany, TX 76430-0185
United States
Box 185
Albany, TX 76430-0185
United States
Phone 1 (325) 762-2525
Fax 1 (325) 762-3125
Albany - Old Jail Art Center
(In Albany, Texas)
Old Jail Art Center, built in 1887, houses a diverse collection of art including works by American and European artists, Asian art, and pre-Columbian art.
Old Jail Art Center
201 South Second Street
Albany, TX 76430
United States
201 South Second Street
Albany, TX 76430
United States
Phone 1 (325) 762-2269
Fax 1 (325) 762-2260
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Brownwood, Texas
Brownwood (pop. 20,000) was settled in 1856 and developed more substantially after the discovery of oil in the 1920's. The town features a number of historical buildings and sandstone structures.
Nearby Lake Brownwood State Park offers a variety of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.
Nearby Lake Brownwood State Park offers a variety of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.
Brownwood Convention and Visitors Bureau
600A Depot Street
Brownwood, TX 76801
United States
600A Depot Street
Brownwood, TX 76801
United States
Phone 1 (325) 646-9535
Fax 1 (325) 643-6686
Brownwood - Brown County Museum of History
(In Brownwood, Texas)
Housed in a unique old jail, the Brown County Museum of History offers displays on communications, sponsored by the West Texas Pioneer Telephone Club.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 |
Buffalo Gap, Texas
Buffalo Gap is situated at a natural pass on the Callahan Divide. It was a pass used by buffalo for centuries.
Buffalo Gap Historical Village
(In Buffalo Gap, Texas)
This Buffalo Gap Historic Village features a 20 historic buildings from the frontier settlement. The Old Taylor County Courthouse, built in 1879, is the second oldest public building in the county.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Snyder, Texas
Snyder (pop. 11,500) is a petroleum processing and farming and ranching area. It is also home of Western Texas College.
Snyder - Scurry County Museum
(In Snyder, Texas)
Sweetwater, Texas
More than 90 sites in the Sweetwater Commercial Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most of these places date to the early 1900's.
Sweetwater - Pioneer City-County Museum
(In Sweetwater, Texas)
Photographs, agricultural exhibits, and Indian artifacts from around the county are on display at the Pioneer City-County Museum.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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