Guidebook for Abilene
Food Scene
Beehive Restaurant
442 Cedar StThe food and atmosphere are always 5 Stars. A local favorite.
Famous for their West Texas menu and frontier charm. Fabulous Fried Catfish, Prime Rib and so much more. Don't leave without an order of the whiskey bread pudding.
43 locals recommend
Perini Ranch Steakhouse
3002 FM 89Famous for their West Texas menu and frontier charm. Fabulous Fried Catfish, Prime Rib and so much more. Don't leave without an order of the whiskey bread pudding.
Best Margeurita on the rocks in town. This local gem was built for the owners love of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The atmosphere and attention to details will impress you. The fajitas are fantastic!
12 locals recommend
Miguel's Mex Tex Cafe
3001 S Danville DrBest Margeurita on the rocks in town. This local gem was built for the owners love of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The atmosphere and attention to details will impress you. The fajitas are fantastic!
With several locations in town, this is a local FAVORITE! Breakfast burritos any way you want it. A family favorite is the Carne Guisada. Almost all of their locations have a drive through. These tiny restaurants don't boast much room BUT have BIG flavor!
8 locals recommend
La Popular bakery
1533 Pine StWith several locations in town, this is a local FAVORITE! Breakfast burritos any way you want it. A family favorite is the Carne Guisada. Almost all of their locations have a drive through. These tiny restaurants don't boast much room BUT have BIG flavor!
Drinks & Nightlife
A vintage mill towers above this rustic chic wine bar also offering craft beer, starters and desserts. Many nights they have food trucks on site. Live Music.
38 locals recommend
The Mill Winery
239 Locust StA vintage mill towers above this rustic chic wine bar also offering craft beer, starters and desserts. Many nights they have food trucks on site. Live Music.
Locally owned Restaurant and Bar. Great atmosphere and unique menu. Beer Lovers will enjoy!
12 locals recommend
The Taylor County Taphouse
4002 Catclaw DrLocally owned Restaurant and Bar. Great atmosphere and unique menu. Beer Lovers will enjoy!
Sightseeing
Museum & Visitor Center featuring exhibits on the Old West & Texas frontier life, plus a theatre.
42 locals recommend
Frontier Texas!
625 N 1st StMuseum & Visitor Center featuring exhibits on the Old West & Texas frontier life, plus a theatre.
Everything Else
The Abilene Zoo hosts over 600 animals, a safari train, giraffe feeding, classes, shacks and more. Prices, $7 Adults, $6 Students and $4.50 for children under 3.
43 locals recommend
Abilene Zoo
2070 Zoo LnThe Abilene Zoo hosts over 600 animals, a safari train, giraffe feeding, classes, shacks and more. Prices, $7 Adults, $6 Students and $4.50 for children under 3.
Arts & Culture
Collection of art and photos related to Texas, plus special exhibits in a former hotel, built in 1909.
41 locals recommend
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress StCollection of art and photos related to Texas, plus special exhibits in a former hotel, built in 1909.
Located minutes from the Horned Lizard Lake House in Jones County, Fort Phantom Hill is one of the most pristine historic sites in Texas. It was one of the second line of forts laid out in the early 1850's to protect the westward-moving frontier of Texas settlement. Today, Fort Phantom Hill is part of the Texas Forts Trail, a 650 mile highway tour of historic Texas forts in West Central Texas.
6 locals recommend
Historic Fort Phantom Hill
10818 FM600Located minutes from the Horned Lizard Lake House in Jones County, Fort Phantom Hill is one of the most pristine historic sites in Texas. It was one of the second line of forts laid out in the early 1850's to protect the westward-moving frontier of Texas settlement. Today, Fort Phantom Hill is part of the Texas Forts Trail, a 650 mile highway tour of historic Texas forts in West Central Texas.
Shopping
This is not an ordinary Shop. It contains a curious blend of old and new. Easy to find located across the Street from River Oaks Shopping Center on South 14th.
It's About Time
1395 Albany StThis is not an ordinary Shop. It contains a curious blend of old and new. Easy to find located across the Street from River Oaks Shopping Center on South 14th.
For the love of OLD! Women and men who like to browse through old furniture, glass ware, pictures and so much more.
Rust and Roses
833 Butternut StreetFor the love of OLD! Women and men who like to browse through old furniture, glass ware, pictures and so much more.
Entertainment & Activities
The Next Generation of Movies. Extreme Digital Cinema Auditorium. Luxury Loungers in all Auditoriums. Reserved Seating. D-Box Motion Seats. Expanded Food Menu. Self Serve Concession Stand. Game Room. Party Room.
8 locals recommend
Cinemark Abilene and XD
672 E Overland TrailThe Next Generation of Movies. Extreme Digital Cinema Auditorium. Luxury Loungers in all Auditoriums. Reserved Seating. D-Box Motion Seats. Expanded Food Menu. Self Serve Concession Stand. Game Room. Party Room.