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1. 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Abilene Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Buffalo Gap Historic Village

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5. Fort Phantom Hill

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6. Frontier Texas

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7. Morgan Jones Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. The Grace Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. Paramount Theatre

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11. The Mill

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12. Winery at Willow Creek

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13. Monks Coffee Shop

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14. Play Faire Park

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15. The Mill Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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16. Center for Contemporary Arts

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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17. Abilene Splash Pads

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18. Prime Time Family Entertainment Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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19. Abilene KOA Journey

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20. Whistle Stop RV Resort

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21. Abilene RV Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Once a small Texas frontier settlement, Abilene is a modern, thriving city where the past is celebrated and remembered in unique museums such as Frontier Texas! and the Grace Museum. Abilene Zoo has more than 1,000 animals, including giraffes, white tigers, and snakes. The 19th century Fort Phantom Hill is part of the Texas Forts Trail, connecting various West Texas frontier landmarks.

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