National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature Tours

The interactive and fun displays of National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature will keep the kids entertained for hours. With so many things to engage young minds here, they won't even know they're learning!

Original Town North is where you'll find National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature. It's free to visit, which means you'll have more money in your wallet to explore! Other notable attractions near the interactive exhibit for kids include Mall of Abilene, Abilene Zoo and Paramount Theatre.

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While on a recent family roadtrip I stumbled across this amazing stained glass on the campus. I was driving to a different area to go shooting and felt obligated to stop and shoot this amazing work! I love exploring unfamiliar areas to find these photographic gems!

Hardin Simmons University

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.

Hardin Simmons University

Grace Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Grace Museum during your trip to Abilene. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

Grace Museum

12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum during your trip to Abilene. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

Center for Contemporary Arts

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Center for Contemporary Arts during your trip to Abilene. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

Center for Contemporary Arts

Paramount Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Paramount Theatre during your trip to Abilene. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

Paramount Theatre

Frontier Texas

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frontier Texas during your travels in Abilene. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

Frontier Texas

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