Location: Abilene
Top Things to do in Abilene
Top 8 Free Things to do in Abilene, Texas (TX)
Abilene boasts a proud military history, having been home once to a U.S. Army base and later a U.S. Air Force base, which remains its primary employer. The city boasts numerous green spaces as well as an impressive zoo representing hundreds of species of animals. Look around and there is always something to do, with two annual rodeos, several outdoor festivals and conferences throughout the year.
Restaurants in Abilene
1. Jacob's Dream Sculpture
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Jacob’s Dream, a 40-foot-tall bronze sculpture on the campus of Abilene Christian University, was commissioned and dedicated as part of the university’s Centennial Celebration in 2006. The sculpture features four 8-foot-tall angels ascending and descending a ladder reaching to heaven, illustrating the biblical account of Jacob’s dream from Genesis 28. It is surrounded by an arrangement of limestone blocks inscribed with scriptures and a limestone pool. Its sculptor, ACU art and design professor Jack Maxwell, included art students in the creation of the project.
Reviewed By T7190HDlisab - Texas, United States
A beautiful statue of Jacob’s dream from the Bible. It’s a beautifully artistic interpretation. Quiet, peaceful and meditative garden area of giant stone blocks with God’s names or scripture references with trees. A beautiful area! A great place for a photo!
2. The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By dabsgram
I spend time here every Sunday morning visiting my husband. It is so peaceful and beautiful; it’s comforting to just be able to sit and visit. The cemetery is very well kept; the entire staff does a wonderful job.
3. Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
The Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden is located on the grounds of the Abilene Convention Center, which is owned by the city. The garden was created by funds raised by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, a division of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce. The garden is home to pieces of the council's Storybook Sculpture Project, which are characters brought to life from the pages of children's illustrated books. The garden is free to explore and lit at night.
Reviewed By jbwhitehouse - Dallas, United States
The storybook character statues are special; we all had smiles on our faces when seeing them. Great in the day, but extra special after dark when the sculptures are lit. There are two main areas of storybook sculptures concentrated: near the T&P Depot on 1st Street and at 6th where the convention center is located. Very worthwhile for young and old alike. No issue parking. Get a guide at Frontier Texas, the T&P Depot, or in front of some of the sculptures.
4. Fort Phantom Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By lversyp - Abilene, United States
This is the remains of the Old Fort Phantom, along the Texas Forts Trail. There are not too many buildings still standing, but walking through the area, just knowing the remote area at the time the fort was established is awesome. Cool place to wander through.
5. National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By jbwhitehouse - Dallas, United States
Note that due to Covid19 the opening hours are different than posted in travel resources. Be sure to stop by this free museum. It has delightful illustrations and information about illustrators of children’s books. A happy place.
6. Winery at willow creek
7. Pappy Slokum's Brewery
8. Red Bud Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By mljack - Austin, United States
My husband and I went to Red Bud Park on a Monday afternoon. The large park was not crowded. The park has a splash pad, picnic tables, a large playscape, covered pavilion with exercise equipment, benches, restrooms and a prairie dog park. I loved the prairie dogs. The park is free to use, open daily 5:30 to midnight and there was plenty of parking.
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