—Quality of Life— · 2014. 2. 18. · 12. Hampton Inn & Suites (F2) 13. Hilton Garden Inn (E6) 14. Holiday Inn Express I-20 (H3) 15. Holiday Inn Express South (D6) 16. La Quinta

—Quality of Life—Miscellaneous:Area Code: 325Elevation: 1,791 feetCity Size: 112 sq. milesPopulation: 118,887County: Taylor

Age Groups: 0-17 25.01% # of Households: 43,86618-34 29.90% 35-54 23.15% Median Age: 3255-74 15.37%75+ 6.57%

Averages:Annual Rainfall: 23.78 in.Relative Humidity: 59%Coldest Month: January, 31.8°Hottest Month: July, 94.8° Wind speed: 12 mph

Economy: Higher Education $ 290.0 millionAgriculture: Farm Products $ 24.0 million Livestock $ 26.0 millionOil & Gas (District 7-B) $ 1.02 billionRetail Sales $ 1.8 billionTravel Trade $ 423.7 millionDyess AFB $ 435.0 million

Hospitals:Abilene Regional Medical Center 325-428-1000Hendrick Health System 325-670-2000Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital 325-691-1600

Higher Education:Abilene Christian University 325-674-2000Cisco College - Abilene Campus 325-794-4400Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., DAFB 325-692-2007Hardin-Simmons University 325-670-1000McMurry University 325-793-3800Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing 325-671-2399Texas State Technical College 325-672-7091Texas Tech Univ. - Health Sciences Center School of Nursing 325-676-3822 School of Pharmacy 325-676-7948

Library:Abilene Public Library Main Branch, 202 Cedar St. 325-677-2474 Southside Branch, 1401 S. Danville Dr. 325-698-7565 Mockingbird Branch, 1214 N. Mockingbird Ln. 325-437-7323

Newcomer Information:Abilene Chamber of Commerce 325-677-7241

Major Newspaper:Abilene Reporter News 325-673-4271

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Find adventure at Frontier Texas!

Feed the giraffes at the Abilene Zoo

Bite into a juicy rib-eye steak

Be amazed at The Grace Museum

Catch a star at the Paramount Theatre

Step back in time at Buffalo Gap Historic Village

See artists in action at The Center for Contemporary Arts

Book time for the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature

Shop, shop, shop till you drop

Review WWII at the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

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On the cover: Buck Taylor and Holograms at Frontier Texas!, Abilene Zoo's Safari Express

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Hotels / Motels 17. La Quinta Inn & Suites (D6) 18. MCM Eleganté Suites (E6) 19. Motel 6 (D3) 20. Quality Inn (H3) 21. Residence Inn (H3) 22. Royal Inn (C4) 23. Sleep Inn & Suites Univ. (F2) 24. Sleep Inn & Suites South (D6) 25. Super 8 North (G3) 26. Super 8 South (E6) 27. Value Place (E6) 28. Western Motel (E4) 29. Whitten Inn, Expo (G4) 30. Whitten Inn, University (H3) 31. Wingate

Guest Houses 32. Sayles Ranch (E4)

Bed & Breakfasts 33. Hashknife B&B (G3) 34. Lazy Cactus B&B (D4) 35. Sayles Landmark (E4)

Hotels / Motels1. Antilley Inn (E7)2. Best Western Abilene Inn & Suites (F2)3. Best Western Whitten South (E6)4. Candlewood Suites (D6) 5. Comfort Inn & Suites (E7) 6. Comfort Suites (D6)7. Comfort Suites University (H3) 8. Country Hearth (E6)9. Courtyard by Marriott (E6)

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites (E6) 11. Hampton Inn (E6) 12. Hampton Inn & Suites (F2) 13. Hilton Garden Inn (E6) 14. Holiday Inn Express I-20 (H3) 15. Holiday Inn Express South (D6) 16. La Quinta Inn (F2)

he history of the Wild West is synonymous with excitement, strength

and spirit. In Abilene that same frontier spirit is still applied to everything we do. Spend a few days scouting out the sights and sounds of this legendary area - a place where western heritage is both a birthright and a pastime.

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Historic DowntownDowntown offers you art and history through its museums, specialty shopping, antique stores and local flavor at uniquely Abilene restaurants.

Frontier Texas! (F4) n 625 North 1st n 325-437-2800 Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day$10-Adults; $7-Ages 60+ and Military; $6-Students and Teachers; $5-Ages 3 to 12; Free-Ages 2 and younger.Frontier Texas! is one of only a few museums in the world that feature life-sized holographic figures. Experience the big picture of the Texas frontier between 1780 to 1880 as the story comes to life in this multimedia facility. Visitors can meet — at least figuratively— some of the real people who lived and died on the Texas frontier. Feel the terror of a wolf attack, the chaos of a buffalo stampede and the tension of a deadly card game shootout. Buffalo hunters, Comanche warriors, explorers and pioneers await you on this great adventure “Blood & Treasure on the Frontier.” Also see the “Guns of the West” exhibit featuring a large collection of historic firearms from the Fort Phantom Hill Foundation collection.

The Abilene and Forts Trail Visitor Center, located inside Frontier Texas!, offers free visitor information and the General Store features Texas-themed gifts.A listing in this guide does not equal a recommendation.

For ratings, visit: www.abilenevisitors.com or www.abilenebbb.org

Guest HousesSayles Ranch Guest Houses • 325-669-6856 An enclave of beautifully decorated guest houses located in one of Abilene’s historic districts.

> Sayles Ranch, 1001 Sayles Blvd. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, bunkhouse & pool - $475/Sleeps 10> Cabin Fever, 941 Sayles Blvd. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $250/Sleeps 4> City Slickers, 942 Santos St. - 4 bedroom, 3 bath & pool - $595/Sleeps 10> Cottage Clare, 942 Amarillo St. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $425/Sleeps 6> Cotton Eye Joe, 1033 Highland Ave. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $395/Sleeps 6> The Dance Hall, 1918 S. 9th St. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $250/Sleeps 4> Falling Star Lodge, 1002 Amarillo St. - 3 bedroom - 2 bath - $395/Sleeps 6> The Hay Loft, 1918 S. 9th St. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $250/Sleeps 4 > Hide-Out, 1002 Amarillo St. - 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabin - $150/Sleeps 2

Bed & Breakfasts

Hashknife Bed & Breakfast • 1618 Cedar Crest Dr. • 325-675-6867 You’ll be welcomed by pristine accommodations met with southern hospitality, queen size bed, full kitchen with a trim or full breakfast served in the private kitchen. $100 Single or Double

Lazy Cactus Bed & Breakfast • 400 Riverside Blvd. • 325-665-3532 This separate guest house with a large, inviting porch sits between the 1937 rock home and Elm Creek. It is surrounded by garden and is a bird sanctuary. $135 Single/Double

Sayles Landmark • 642 Sayles Blvd. • 325-669-6856 This boutique hotel alternative is a new generation of bed & breakfast, offering the best of history and modern luxury. Six king and queen bedrooms all with private in-suite baths, high quality mattresses and luxury linens. No children under the age of 12. No pets. $175-$350

—Transportation—

Airport - Airlines:Abilene’s Regional Airport is serviced by American Eagle Airlines (800-433-7300) offering 14 flights with 672 seats daily.

Auto Rental:Arrow Ford 325-692-9500Avis 325-677-9240Budget 325-677-7777Enterprise 325-670-0194Hertz 325-673-6774

Bus Service:CityLink (Free downtown trolley) 325-676-6287Greyhound 325-677-8127

Taxi, Limo & Shuttle Service:ABI Taxi 325-673-4700City and Rural Rides 800-710-2277

Serving the counties of: Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Nolan, Runnels, Shackelford, Stephens, rural Taylor

Classic Cab Inc. 325-677-8294Longhorn Limo 325-677-5466RoadRunner Taxi 325-232-3295Special Occasion Limo & Shuttle 325-692-1804VIP Sports Getaway & Limo 866-678-8471

Brochure images © Steve Butman Photography

The city is easily accessible by four major highways: Interstate 20 and Hwy. 83/84 East/West, and Hwy. 277 North/South. It is also served by State Hwys. 351 & 36. Abilene is 525 miles from the southern border and 450 to 460 miles from each of the other three borders.

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The Grace Museum (F4) 102 Cypress St. 325-673-4587Tues.- Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday, closes at 8 p.m.) Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays

$8-Adults; $4-Sr. Citizen, Students and Teachers; $3-Ages 4 to 12; Free-Ages 3 and younger; Free-Active Military and their family; Free-Thursday, 5-8 p.m.

The Grace, located in the heart of downtown in a historic building, is an AAM accredited museum. Changing exhibits feature the best of Texas art, past and present, within the context of American art. The Children’s Museum offers hands-on learning activities. The Grace offers a variety of educational programs for all ages and builds connections through new experiences in art, science and history. In addition, this versatile facility can be rented for special events.

National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (F4) 102 Cedar St. 325-673-4586Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.

The NCCIL celebrates the artistic achievements of children’s book illustrators through exhibits of their original artwork. Educational programming is designed to stimulate creativity, promote literacy and increase appreciation for the arts. The museum offers gallery artist talks and special events with the opening of each exhibit. You can meet the artists and find out what inspires them.

During exhibits, free art activities are available for children and their families. For exact dates visit: www.abilenevisitors.com/calendar

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Abilene Mall 3018 Catclaw Dr. 325-437-4832 800-531-5900

72 Out $99 - $169 Hot breakfast

MCM Eleganté Suites 4250 Ridgemont Dr. 325-698-1234 888-897-9644

175 • • • In • $89 - $349 Cooked-to-order breakfast, free beverages nightly

Motel 6 4951 W. Stamford St. 325-672-8462 800-466-8356

100 Out $40 - $89

Quality Inn 1758 E. I-20 325-676-0203 800-228-5150

49 Out $69 - $119 Hot Breakfast

Residence Inn by Marriott 1641 Musgrave Blvd. 325-677-8700 800-331-3131

117 • Out • $89 - $299 Hot breakfast, evening meal, full kitchens in every suite

Royal Inn 5695 South 1st St. 325-692-3022 800-588-4Fun

150 • Out $40 - $75

Sleep Inn & Suites University 250 Killough Cove 325-437-9601 877-424-6423


Sleep Inn & Suites South 3225 S. Danville Dr. 325-437-1525 877-424-6423


Super 8 North 1525 E. Stamford St. 325-673-5251 800-800-8000

95 Out $55 - $90 Continental breakfast

Super 8 South 4397 Sayles Blvd. 325-701-4779 800-800-8000


Value Place 4266 Oil Belt Ln. 325-232-8710

116 Long Term Stay $230 weekly & up

Western Motel 3201 S. 1st St. 325-672-7858

21 Out $40 - $75

Whitten Inn, Expo 840 E. Bus. 20 325-677-8100 800-880-7666

103 • • Out $65 - $89

Whitten Inn, University 1625 State Hwy. 351 325-673-5271 800-588-5050

163 • Out $69 - $125 Continental breakfast

Wingate by Wyndham 3010 Catclaw Dr. 325-690-6400 800-228-1000

65 Out • $89 - $199 Continental breakfast

Antilley Inn 6550 Hwy. 83 325-695-3330 800-959-1001


Best Western Abilene Inn & Suites 350 I-20 West 325-672-5501 866-672-5501

60 Out $85 -$110 Hot breakfast

Best Western Whitten South 3950 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-1262 800-346-1574


Candlewood Suites 3050 Catclaw Dr. 325-437-4741 877-660-8543

72 Out • $69 - $149

Comfort Inn & Suites 6350 Directors Pkwy. 325-232-8801 800-4Choice

73 • Out $79 - $149 Hot breakfast

Comfort Suites 3165 S. Danville Dr. 325-795-8500 800-4Choice

50 In $89 - $119 Hot breakfast

Comfort Suites University 1902 E. Overland Trail 325-672-0338 800-4Choice


Country Hearth Inn & Suites 3450 S. Clack St. 325-695-7700 800-676-7262

140 • • Out $59 - $89 Hot breakfast

Courtyard by Marriott 4350 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-9600 800-321-2211

100 • • Out • $89 - $159

Fairfield Inn & Suites 3902 Turner Plaza Dr. 325-695-2448 800-228-2800

71 In $95 - $115 Continental breakfast

Hampton Inn 3917 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-0044 800-426-7866


Hampton Inn & Suites 3526 West Lake Rd. 325-673-4400 800-426-7866


Hilton Garden Inn 4449 Ridgemont Dr. 325-690-6432 877-782-9444

123 • • In $99 - $179

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites I-20 - 1802 E. Overland Trail 325-675-9800 800-Holiday


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Abilene Mall South 3112 S. Clack St. 325-695-0500 800-Holiday


La Quinta Inn 3501 West Lake Rd. 325-676-1676 800-531-5900


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12th Armored Division Memorial Museum (F4) 1289 N. 2nd St. n 325-677-6515Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays$5-Adults; $4-Sr. Citizens & Military; $2-Ages 7 to 12 Free-Children 6 or younger and WWII Veterans

This unique museum recounts the saga of World War II as experienced by the men of one unit - the 12th Armored Division “Hellcats” - through their artifacts, photographs and written accounts. Displays include weapons, uniforms, vehicles and lifelike dioramas.

The ‘Hellcat PX’ Gift Shop offers an array of books about the Division, t-shirts, collectibles and children’s toys.

The Center for Contemporary Arts (F4)220 Cypress St. n 325-677-8389Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays. Free.

The Center is home to more than 70 artist members and 10 working studios. The CCA’s five galleries feature local, regional and nationally-renowned photographers and contemporary artists working in a variety of media.

The Center also hosts ArtWalk the 2nd Thursday of each month - 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a free, family evening of art and entertainment in downtown.

Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. 325-676-9620Abilene’s landmark theatre is home to:n Concerts, live theater and touring showsn Classic, art house and special event filmsn 24fps International Short Film Festival This fully restored 1930s theatre features

outstanding architecture with arched columns, two grand staircases, hand-blown glass chandeliers and Pueblo-Deco artwork ceilings. The 1,200 seat auditorium has twin-domed turrets and a velvet blue ceiling with drifting clouds and twinkling stars. Free self-guided tours on Mon. - Fri., Noon to 5 p.m.

Cockerell Galleries & Studios (F4) 1133 N. 2nd St. n 325-829-7975Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Major Holidays. Free.

Home to many promising artists and photographers, Cockerell Galleries boasts 12 working artist studios and a small yet vibrant exhibition gallery.

It also serves as home to the ACU-Downtown Gallery. Operated by Abilene Christian University’s School of Art and Design, it features a wide variety of exhibits. Wed. - Sat., Noon to 3 p.m. 325-674-2085. Free.

Abilene Zoo (H4) 2070 Zoo Ln. n 325-676-6085Mon. - Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursdays in June, July, August: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Gates close 30 minutes before posted hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day$6-Ages 13 to 59; $5-Ages 60+; $3.50-Ages 3 to 12

The Abilene Zoo boasts:nOver 900 animals representing 250 species,

including: lions, black rhinos, giraffes, monkeys, bears, reptiles, birds and amphibians

nAdventure Center: Home to educational children programs, camps and the Zoo Store.

nExhibits include: a Wetlands Boardwalk, Reptile House, Pampass Exhibit, Elm Creek Backyard and the Caribbean Cove.

Rounding out the Zoo are the Safari Express Train and the Watering Hole concession stand.

Dyess Air Force Base (B4)Abilene is proud to serve as home to DAFB. Dyess houses the 7th Bomb Wing with two B-1B Lancer squadrons and the 317th Airlift Group with two C-130 squadrons. Visit the Visitor Center Memorial Park for an overview of base history.

The park is located just outside the base, at Arnold Blvd. and Military Dr. Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 325-793-2199. Free.

PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center (G6) 4541 Loop 322 n 325-690-5555 Open Daily! PrimeTime, your source of family fun, features:n16 Lane bowling alley nNASCAR simulators nLaser tag nX-D theater nBumper carsnCafé

n80+ Arcade games n36-hole miniature golfnElectric go-kartsnBatting cagesnBilliardsnMeeting/Party Rooms

Children’s Storybook Garden Everman Park (F4)The garden, in the heart of Abilene’s revitalized downtown, is home to six bronze Dr. Seuss statues. The Seuss statues were installed after the first Children’s Art and Literacy Festival in 2012, which featured the works of Dr. Seuss. Abilene is the only place in the world you can see all six of them together. Other sculptures include Childhoods Great Adventure, based on the book Santa Calls by William Joyce. Joyce will be the featured author for the 2014 CALF Festival. Other sculptures are listed online at: www.abilenevisitors.com/public-sculpture.

Coming in May 2014: indoor soccer field, trampoline park and expanded kid’s area.

Buffalo Gap Historic Village n 133 N. William St. Buffalo Gap, TX n 325-572-3365Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day: Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., Noon to 6 p.m. Winter Hours: Closes at 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day$7-Adults; $6-Ages 65+ & Military; $4-Grades K-12 & college students with ID; Free-Children ages 5 & youngerExplore the West Texas frontier from the 1875 to 1925:nA rich collection of Indian artifacts and frontier

firearmsnOver 20 historic frontier buildingsnGallery with historic maps and art by area artistsnInteractive audio toursnRental Facilities: Chapel, meeting rooms and

reception space and two historically restored guest houses

To reach the Village, take FM 89 (Buffalo Gap Rd.) to Buffalo Gap, Texas, turn right on Elm and go 2 blocks.

Fort Phantom HillOpen daily from dawn to dusk. Free.Visit the 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. An interpretive center and restrooms are on-site. To explore the ruins, from I-20, go north on FM 600 (West Lake Rd.) for 11 miles.

—Things to Do—

ARTSAbilene Ballet Theatre 325-675-0303Abilene Community Band 325-695-2422Abilene Cultural Affairs Council 325-677-1161Abilene Music Teachers Association 325-673-0197Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra 325-677-6710Abilene Opera Association 325-676-7372Chorus Abilene 325-673-7464Elks Art Center - Abilene Preservation League 325-676-3775

BIKING - MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILBuck Creek Trails 325-677-2453Abilene Bike Club membership is required to access the trails: $20 per year per family. Visit Biketown, 1789 Industrial Blvd., for directions.BILLIARDSBilliards Plus 5495 S. 7th St. 325-698-5495Breakers Sports Bar 1874 S. Clack St. 325-692-2980PrimeTime 4541 Loop 322 325-690-5555Slix Billiards 3422 N. 1st St. 325-673-5789

BIRD WATCHING AND NATURE TRAILSAbilene State Park FM 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 325-572-3204Big Country Audubon Society 325-690-6355

BOWLINGAbilene Bowling Lanes 279 Ruidosa St. 325-692-5100Dyess Lanes Dyess AFB 325-696-4166PrimeTime 4541 Loop 322 325-690-5555

DISC GOLFCal Young Park S. 11th & T & P Ln. 325-676-6217Johnson Park Lake Ft. Phantom Hill 325-676-6217Wildcat Disc Golf Course Abilene Christian Univ. 325-674-2338Will Hair Park E. Ambler Ave. 325-676-6217

GOLFPublic: Diamondback 1510 E. Industrial Blvd. 325-690-9190 Maxwell Municipal 1002 S. 32nd St. 325-692-2737 Mesquite Grove Dyess Air Force Base 325-696-5067 Willow Creek 1166 Ben Richey Dr. 325-691-0909

Private: Abilene Country Club Club Course 4309 S. Treadaway Blvd. 325-692-2583 Fairway Course 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd. 325-695-1800

GO-KARTS PrimeTime 4541 Loop 322 325-690-5555

HORSEBACK RIDING

Ren’s Rides 325-280-6053 Horseback riding, pony rides, hay rides & covered wagon rides.Shockey Stables 1049 CR 337 325-690-0585 Trail rides, riding lessons, boarding & summer camps.

—Things to Do— MINIATURE GOLFPlay Faire Park 2300 N. 2nd St. 325-672-2977Play Faire is one of the oldest continuous operating miniature golf courses in Texas, having served the area since 1947. It is closed from mid-December through mid-MarchPrimeTime 4541 Loop 322 325-690-5555Putt Putt 201 S. Danville Dr. 325-692-7596

MOTOR SPORTSAbilene Speedway 6825 W. Bus. 20 325-692-8800Mesquite Hills MX Park 8150 W. Bus. 20 325-672-3944

MOVIESCentury Theaters 3818 John Knox Dr. 325-793-9292Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. 325-676-9620Park Central 6-Carmike 3234 S. Clack St. 325-698-3540Premiere Cinema 10 Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-695-2122Town & Country Drive-In 2902 Vogel St. 325-677-9899Westwood Twin 3440 N. 1st St. 325-672-1288

SHOPPING CENTERS, MALLS & MOREChimney Plaza 3200 S. 27th St.Crossroads 4102 Buffalo Gap Rd.Mall of Abilene 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-698-4351Plaza at Park Central 4150 Southwest Dr. River Oaks S. 14th St. & Willis St.Shops at Abilene Southwest Dr. & Catclaw Dr.Woodhaven 4700 S. 14th St.For antique and historic downtown shopping guides visit our website: www.abilenevisitors.com/Things-to-DoSKATING (IN-LINE SKATES & SKATEBOARDS)Abilene Skate Park S. 7th St. & Mockingbird Ln. (Rose Park)

SKATING (ROLLER)The Skatin’ Place 1930 S. Clack St. 325-695-4713

TENNISPublic: Rose Park Tennis Center - 810 Portland Ave. 325-676-6292

Private: Abilene Country Club Main Court - 4309 S. Treadaway Blvd. 325-692-2583 Fairway Court - 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd. 325-695-1800

THEATRE (LIVE & DINNER)Abilene Community Theatre 801 S. Mockingbird Ln. 325-673-6271Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre McMurry University, 1400 Sayles Blvd. 325-793-3889

Ball Ranch - Chuckwagon dinner & western show 525 S. Hwy. 83/84 325-698-2186Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. 325-676-9620Sewell Theatre and Williams Performing Arts Center Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Ct. 325-674-2787Van Ellis Theatre Hardin-Simmons University, 2200 Hickory St. 325-670-1405

Abilene State Park n FM 89 n Buffalo Gap, TX 325-572-3204 n Reservations: 512-389-8900This scenic park covers 1,612 acres along Elm Creek. Once a resting place for the Comanche Indians, visitors now find:nModern camping and

recreational facilitiesn Hiking & nature trailsn Picnic sites, outdoor

games and playgroundsnLarge swimming pool and children’s pool - open

Memorial Day to Labor Day (Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)n Photo opportunities and wildlife observationnBiking trails and fishing at Lake Abilene

The park boasts 37 wheeled camper/tent sites; 35 group trailer sites; 12 water only tent sites; 3 full hook-ups; 5 screened shelters; 2 air conditioned recreation halls; 3 yurts; 1 three bedroom 2 bath cabin overlooking Lake Abilene; dump station. Admission Fee: $5-Ages 13 & over; $3-Ages 65+ for Texas residents with Parkland Passport; Free-Ages 12 & younger; Fees vary per camp site.

The Honey Hole @ Lake Fort Phantom 493 Crows Nest Rd. n 325-518-26076 primitive camp sites • 7 RV sites with water and electricity • Dump Station • Bait shop • Lighted fishing dock plus underwater lights around dock • Public bathrooms and showers • Deep water fishing along the waterline via a staircase

Abilene KOA Kampground ■ 4851 W. Stamford St. I-20 @ Exit 282 ■ 325-672-3681 ■ Full Hook-ups, Tents, Vans, Cabins

Abilene RV Park ■ 6195 E. I-20 @ Exit 292-B 325-672-2212 ■ Full Hook-ups.

Buck Creek RV Park ■ 12445 Buck Creek Rd. (I-20 @ Exit 294) ■ 325-672-2825 ■ Full Hook-ups.Lake Ft. Phantom ■ 325-676-6218 Johnson Park (five sites) and Seabee Park (four sites) Primitive camping; no fee or reservations (48-hour limit)Tye RV Park ■ 441 N. Access Rd. # A I-20 at Exit 278 ■ 325-691-0398 ■ Full Hook-ups

—Meeting & Event Facilities—Abilene Civic Center (F4) 1100 N. 6th St. 325-676-6211Book your next event at this outstanding cultural complex!

The Civic Center hosts conventions, arts and crafts shows, gun and knife shows, banquets, special events, concerts and theatrical performances.nAuditorium: 2,121 plush continental seats, full stage,

complete lighting and sound systemsnFoyer: 9,000 sq. ft. - serves as reception or registration area,

exhibition hall or 400 seat banquet hallnExhibit Hall: 20,000 sq. ft. - seats up to 2,000 for meetings,

banquets or accommodates 110 (10’ x 10’) exhibit boothsnConference Center: 13,000 sq. ft. - seats 1,000 as a banquet

hall, 700 with a dance area or can be divided into four roomsnEight additional meeting rooms and VIP room

Taylor County Expo Center (G5) 1700 Hwy. 36 n 325-677-4376

The Expo Center is one of the most outstanding equestrian centers in the Southwest. It also hosts concerts, livestock and farm shows and conventions. For Texas’ brand of excitement, don’t miss the Western Heritage

Classic Ranch Rodeo each May or the West Texas Fair & Rodeo each September.nColiseum: 26,000 sq. ft. exhibit area with 5,000 permanent

seats (7,800 total seating possible)nHorse barn: 24,000 sq. ft. arena with 1,800 seatsnCovered outdoor arena: 42,000 sq. ft. with 2,500 seatsnCovered horse stalls: 800 including wash rack areasn Multipurpose pavilion: 1,000 seatsnOther exhibit buildings: 2,500 combined seats

—Dining Guide—CANDIES-ICE CREAMCandies by Vletas 1201 N. 1st St. 325-673-2005Mary’s Paleteria 601 S. Treadaway Blvd. 325-670-9960Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe 1150 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-437-7194 3470 Catclaw Dr. 325-437-7202

ASIANChina Star 3601 S. 1st St. 325-677-2000CK Seafood Steak & Grill 3398 N. 1st St. 325-676-2231Panda Express 1749 Hwy 351 325-672-7416Szechuan Chinese 3425 S. 1st St. 325-673-9100 Tokyo Asia Fusion 1441 S. Danville Dr. 325-691-1123

COFFEE-DELIS-BAKERIESAM Donuts & Croissants 202 S. Willis St. 325-677-9878 Bogie’s Deli 241 Cypress St. 325-672-3296Cinnabon Express 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-672-9500Creative Cakes 3241 S. 1st St. 325-672-8600The Flipping Egg 4150 S. Danville Dr. 325-232-7840Jason’s Deli 3490 Catclaw Dr. 325-692-1975Jason’s Deli North 1772 Hwy. 351 325-672-4232 Mad Coffee Company 8049 Hwy. 83/84 325-701-9888Monks Coffee Shop 233 Cypress St. 325-437-2984Sweets du Jour 726. S. Leggett Dr. 325-793-0382

ITALIANCarino’s 4157 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-698-4950Ci Ci’s Pizza 3366 Turner Plaza Dr. 325-692-1660Double Dave’s Pizza 4001 John Knox Dr. 325-692-5000Gatti’s Pizza 2665 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-692-6326 Little Italy 1417 S. Danville Dr. 325-692-8117 Pizza Inn 4138 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-5656

MEXICANAbuelo’s 4782 S. 14th St. 325-692-4776Casa Herrera 4109 Ridgemont Dr. 325-692-7065 Don Enrique’s 4358 Sayles Blvd. 325-232-8932El Chico Mall of Abilene 325-695-2875Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 3351 Turner Plaza 325-701-9521Los Arcos 1902 Ambler Ave. 325-670-9801Rosa’s Café 3333 Catclaw Dr. 325-692-6569 1026 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-675-6520TaMolly’s 4400 Ridgemont Dr. 325-698-2000

STEAK-SEAFOOD-BARBECUE Betty Rose’s Little Brisket 1055 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-672-3500 3362 Rebecca Ln. 325-698-8000Cattle Baron Café 3905 S. 1st St. 325-232-8217Copper Creek 4401 Loop 322 325-692-4424 Deutschlander Freshwater 502 Houston St. Catfish Co. Buffalo Gap, TX 325-572-3486Joe Allen’s Pit Barbecue 301 S. 11th St. 325-672-6082Logan’s Roadhouse 3126 S. Clack St. 325-690-0999 Lytle Land & Cattle Co. 1150 E.S. 11th St. 325-677-1925Outback Steakhouse 4142 Ridgemont Dr. 325-692-7177 Perini Ranch Steakhouse Hwy. 89, Buffalo Gap, TX 325-572-3339 Red Lobster 1280 S. Clack St. 325-695-1191 Sharon’s Barbecue & Catering 849 E. Hwy. 80 325-672-3330 Square’s Bar-B-Que 210 N. Leggett Dr. 325-672-6752Texas Roadhouse 1381 S. Danville Dr. 325-690-0145

VARIETYABI-HAUS 959 N. 2nd St. 325-672-7452Al’s Mesquite Grill 4801 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-692-4797Beehive Restaurant & Saloon 442 Cedar St. 325-675-0600 Belle’s Chicken Dinner House 2002 N. Clack St. 325-677-7100

VARIETY--CONTINUEDThe Bistro 4350 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-960Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill 4401 Ridgemont Dr. 325-695-9464 Chili’s Grill & Bar 4302 S. Clack St. 325-698-1660Chili’s Grill & Bar North 1702 Hwy. 351 325-672-1424Cotton Patch Café 3302 S. Clack St. 325-691-0509Cracker Barrel 1602 Hwy. 351 325-672-0280Cypress St. Station and Abilene Brewing Co. 158 Cypress St. 325-676-3463Golden Corral 4100 S. Danville Dr. 325-692-4592Great American Grill & Bar 4449 Ridgemont Dr. 325-690-6432 The Homeplace 2034 CR 131, Tuscola, TX 325-554-9610The Loft at Under One Roof 244 Pine St. 325-672-3663Mick’s 1265 Ambler Ave. 325-671-5777Moose’s Snack Shack & Cafe 2933 Airport Blvd. 325-672-1000Natural Food Center 2534 S. 7th St. 325-673-2726PrimeTime Café 4541 Loop 322 325-690-5555 Remington’s 4250 Ridgemont Dr. 325-698-1234 Towne Crier 818 E. Hwy 80 325-673-4551

FAST FOODArby’s 3824 S. Clack St. 325-695-4491 125 S. Pioneer Dr. 325-695-1710 1116 E.N. 10th St. 325-676-5550 Chick-fil-A 3130 S. Clack St. 325-691-0414 Chick-fil-A North 1750 Hwy. 351 325-672-8844 Dairy Queen 1626 Hwy. 351 325-677-0406 942 N. Mockingbird Ln. 325-673-0896 5110 Hwy. 277 S. 325-695-0332Golden Chick 5125 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-793-9242 Heff’s Burgers 3374 Rebecca Ln. 325-691-1930 2801 S. 1st St. 325-677-1950 McDonald’s 4302 Buffalo Gap Rd. 325-695-2616 1201 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-672-1271 3602 N. 1st St. 325-673-6564 3147 S. 14th St. 325-691-5902Schlotzsky’s Deli 4518 S. 14th St. 325-695-2021 Schlotzsky’s Deli/Cinnabon Exp. 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-672-9500Subway 1650 Hwy. 351 325-675-8818Taco Bell 4165 S. Danville Dr. 325-695-4900 2201 Pine St. 325-673-9621 4341 S. 1st St. 325-695-2355 2901 S. 14th St. 325-692-2436Taco Casa 1402 E. Overland Tr. 325-676-8226 Whataburger 3141 S. Danville Dr. 325-691-1695 893 E. Hwy. 80 325-676-0836 4241 S. 1st St. 325-695-6336 Wholly Cow Burgers, Rings & Things 829 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 325-701-7841 3121 S. 14th St. 325-701-9240

TAKE-OUT/DELIVERY ONLYPapa Murphy’s 1441 Barrow St. 325-695-7272Texas Steak Express 5217 S. Hwy. 277 325-793-2828

MOBILE VENDORSKona Ice 325-669-6970 Vagabond Pizza 325-280-4545

All listings are members of the Chamber of Commerce.

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—Annual Events—JANUARY3rd Monday Martin Luther King Dinner3rd Saturday West Texas Rehab Telethon

FEBRUARY1st Saturday West Texas Sports-Fitness Expo2nd Weekend DRI: Big Country Celebrity Ultimate Hunt4th Week Texas Farm-Ranch-Wildlife Expo

MARCH2nd Weekend Sweetwater Rattlesnake Round-up4th Weekend Outlaws & Legends Music Fest

APRIL2nd Weekend Central Texas Gem & Mineral Jewelry Show4th Weekend Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit

MAY1st Weekend Cinco de Mayo Celebration2nd Weekend Western Heritage Classic Ranch Rodeo

JUNE3rd weekend Children’s Art and Literacy Festival - C.A.L.F. Festival In June 2014 downtown will be transformed into the imaginative world of William Joyce.

SEPTEMBERLabor Day Weekend Chili Super Bowl Starts Friday after Labor Day West Texas Fair & Rodeo4th Weekend West Texas Book FestivalBig Country Balloon Fest

NOVEMBER1st Weekend 24fps International Short Film Festival2nd Weekend Christmas in NovemberWeekend before Thanksgiving “The Nutcracker” - Classic Ballet1st Tuesday after Thanksgiving City Sidewalks - An evening of holiday fun complete with shopping, parade and community tree lighting.DECEMBER1st Friday in Dec. through Dec. 27: Christmas LaneLighted outdoor Christmas displays.

For a complete listing of events, visit our website: www.abilenevisitors.com

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