Title: Things to Do in Abilene in 2026 | Expedia.com [Abilene Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Abilene.dx266)[Hotels in Abilene](https://expedia.com/Abilene-Hotels.d266.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Abilene](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Abilene.d266.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Abilene](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Abilene.d266.Car-Rental-Guide)[Abilene Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Abilene.d266.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Abilene ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Abilene Types of activities Where to stay [Abilene Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Abilene.dx266) ![Aerial View of Downtown Abilene, Texas at N 1st and Cypress Streets Featuring Historic Buildings](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/af5e79e8-5c78-41b0-9318-ff2cef74d4e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![First Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/fc10749c-b87a-43c4-a870-d434cbc4f18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene, Texas, Historic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/444222dd-8ee2-41ae-a1c5-2ebbdcabf489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial View of Abilene Texas Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/b773febe-072f-49be-b8bf-616f6db8c9c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial View of Abilene Texas Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/8bab0a77-9642-4b11-8aa3-d5352bf04768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Abilene Attractions Want to know the most popular experiences and activities in Abilene? 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Abilene | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-general-admission-the-grace-museum-ticket.a1360931.activity-details): $8 | | Top 5 things to do | [General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-general-admission-the-grace-museum-ticket.a1360931.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-general-admission-the-grace-museum-ticket.a1360931.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Abilene - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Abilene Leave your purse in the hotel. It's a cinch to have a ball in Abilene without surrendering a penny. **National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature** \- Loaded with intriguing objects and exhibits, this gallery is a paradise for hungry minds. **Hardin Simmons University** \- If you'd like to explore the history of the area through its landmarks, jot this one down on your travel schedule. **Kirby Lake** \- Take things slow and enjoy a bit of time out close to the water. ### Things to Do in Abilene with Kids There are loads of fun activities to do with your kids in and around Abilene. Keep the crew entertained with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=266&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Abilene? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Abilene ![Hardin Simmons University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/8e8fb4b0-9e88-486c-93af-7c803d4353ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hardin Simmons University 4.5/5(36 reviews) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Hardin Simmons University, during your travels in Abilene. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Hardin-Simmons-University-Abilene.d6167385.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dyess Air Force Base 4.5/5(32 reviews) Dyess Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in Abilene, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the cocktail bars and entertainment venues in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.com/Dyess-Air-Force-Base-Abilene.d6167376.Vacation-Attraction) #### Abilene Christian University 5/5(140 reviews) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Abilene Christian University, during your travels in Abilene. Discover the cocktail bars and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Abilene-Christian-University-Abilene.d6167391.Vacation-Attraction) #### Abilene Zoo 4.5/5(56 reviews) See the exotic and native animals who live at Abilene Zoo during your trip to Abilene. Discover the cocktail bars and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Abilene-Zoo-Abilene.d6167361.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mall of Abilene 4/5(137 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Mall of Abilene during your trip to Abilene. Discover the cocktail bars and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Mall-Of-Abilene-Abilene.d6167367.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taylor County Expo Center 4/5(22 reviews) After visiting Taylor County Expo Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Abilene. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Taylor-County-Expo-Center-Abilene.d6167382.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hendrick Medical Center Though Hendrick Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Abilene while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Hendrick-Medical-Center-Abilene.d624556460531200000.Vacation-Attraction) #### McMurry University 4/5(50 reviews) Explore the campus of McMurry University, during your travels in Abilene. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues. [](https://expedia.com/McMurry-University-Over-Place-Area.d6167371.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fort Phantom Hill 4.5/5(15 reviews) Find out about the history of Abilene when you take a trip to Fort Phantom Hill. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Fort-Phantom-Hill-Abilene.d553248621532643851.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Abilene ![Abilene Texas Downtown City Skyliine Late Summer Weekend Afternoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943592729968017408/89dae328-4a3d-46e1-952c-b71d209f5dcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Abilene While visiting Downtown Abilene, you might make a stop by sights like Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre. [](https://expedia.com/Abilene-Downtown-Abilene.dx943592729968017408) ![Autumn in Abilene State Park, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469542/83ae5f19-7e7e-4aa3-b64e-c10d7fc76a97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Over Place Area Though Over Place Area might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall of Abilene and Rose Park Tennis Center. [](https://expedia.com/Abilene-Over-Place-Area.dx553248635976469542) ![Historic water tower from the 1930s in a wooded area in the Abilene State Park in Texas, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474173/1e1c4b6d-e4b7-48d0-9cc1-c9ee089c775e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sayles Blvd. Area Sayles Blvd. Area might not have many top sights, but Rose Park Tennis Center and Grace Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/Abilene-Sayles-Blvd-Area.dx553248635976474173) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elmwood Area 3.5/5(2 area reviews) While Elmwood Area might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rose Park Tennis Center and Dyess Air Force Base. [](https://expedia.com/Abilene-Elmwood-Area.dx553248635976477543) ![3D illustration rendering of an empty street in an old wild west town with wooden buildings.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471648/25f83903-dc31-4abe-8e98-d14132b145af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Original Town North While visiting Original Town North, you might make a stop by sights like Paramount Theatre and Grace Museum. [](https://expedia.com/Abilene-Original-Town-North.dx553248635976471648) ![Top view downtown Waco and Cultural District from Washington Avenue Bridge cross Brazos River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943594982399442944/09da9281-50e5-41b7-88ab-370b9e892915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### SoDA District Though SoDA District might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre. [](https://expedia.com/Abilene-SoDA-District.dx943594982399442944) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Abilene.dx266.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Abilene ![Buffalo Gap National Grasslands US Forest Service sign in South Dakota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635122465131/43e64b5e-b5fb-43c8-9d2f-9fbf2194b842.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Buffalo Gap ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Abilene worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Abilene? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Abilene? ### Is three days enough to stay in Abilene? ### Is Abilene a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Abilene with kids? ### What to do in Abilene for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Abilene?