Abilene
The Friendly Frontier or The Key City
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Texas, State: South West, United States of America
Area: 110.6 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
Long Distance Code: +1(325)
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Abilene is a city in Jones and Taylor Counties in the central part of the U.S. state of Texas. Abilene is located off Interstate 20, between exits 279 on its western edge and 292 on the east. Abilene is 150 miles (240 km) west of Fort Worth, Texas. Abilene also ranked as the 17th city in the nation for their public education system, the highest ranked city in Texas. This award was given by Business Outlook Magazine in their September/October 2006. The cultural aspects of Abilene center around a mix of the local college and university campuses, the agriculture community of the surrounding area, and the numerous evangelical churches present. Abilene is also home to the restored Paramount Theatre, The Abilene Philharmonic, The Grace Museum, the Center for Contemporary Arts, The National Center for Children''''s Illustrated Literature, The Abilene Zoo, Frontier Texas, the 87th Armored Division Museum. Abilene has one of the only competing and performing jump rope teams in the area, known as the "Jammin'''' Jumpers." They formed in 1996 and have been to the National Jump Rope Championships in Walt Disney World 3 times: in 2001, 2003, and 2005. The Abilene park system includes 29 parks, occupying a total of 1,247.56 acres (5.0487 km2). In addition, three athletic complexes located throughout the city are under the jurisdiction of the parks department. The Abilene Zoo is a popular attraction in Abilene, boasting several hundred animals of hundreds of species. It hosts educational and summer programs as well as special events throughout the year.Location
It is 150 miles (240 km) west of Fort Worth, Texas.Climate
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You''ll find a large variety of reading materials and adult and children services and programs at this full service library that focuses on current, high demand materials in a variety of formats.
One of the oldest golf tournaments in the state is held at this beautiful 18 hole, par 71 championship golf course that includes eight lighted tennis courts, four covered and four outdoor.
This theater usually hosts about five productions a year, including a summer musical.
Recognizing one of the most feared fighting machines of World War II, this memorial museum pays tribute to the 12th Armored Division and features the Division''s historical collections on World War II. Innovative educational programs for children are available.
What a great place to take the children! If you enjoy the outdoors and love animals this will be a great place for you to visit! This zoo is highly recommended especially for the price. You can feed the animals, see all the different kinds and relax while taking a stroll through the zoo!
The Buffalo Gap Historic Village is an award-winning living history museum which brings the West Texas Frontier alive with over a dozen original buildings and scores of historical artifacts. With our new sound wands, you can customize your own tour of the premises.
This breeding farm is home to over 50 of the world''s smallest horses, all with champion bloodlines in a wide range of colors.
Unique contemporary art gallery that features three galleries and 13 working artist studios. Monthly exhibits by local, regional, and national artists are displayed in the galleries including contemporary paintings, textiles, photography, and sculptures.
The estimated 100 crafters here offer just about any kind of craft item imaginable in this browser''s delight that has been dubbed Texas'' largest arts-and-crafts mall.
Designed in 1971 by a Masters Champion, this public 18 hole, par 71 golf course is located on 220 acres of rolling, tree covered terrain and features a 12 acre practice facility.
There are 31 World War II, Korean conflict and Vietnam conflict aircraft on display outdoors. Park was originated by the Texas Museum of Military History.
With more than4,246 acres and 29 miles of shoreline, this is the largest of the Abilene area lakes and the most popular with fishermen who find it great for walleye and crappie, and also marinas.
An Abilene Historic Landmark, the Paramount Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places. Weekend classic films, art film series, plays and concerts presented throughout.
This facility features 15 lighted tennis courts and pro shops.
The Grace Museum houses three museums in the former Grace Hotel. Featured are an Art Museum, a History Museum and a Children''s Museum.Built in 1909, The Grace, on the National Register of Hisitoric Places is a four-story, 55,000 square foot, misson-revival style building, representing the hopes of the western frontier. Located across the street is the historic Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot.