Live Like a Local
Eats
Once you've enjoyed Frontier Texas and the Farmer's Market head across the street to the bakery. Very fun.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Front Porch Coffee Co. & Bakery
702 N 2nd StOnce you've enjoyed Frontier Texas and the Farmer's Market head across the street to the bakery. Very fun.
Ok, this is our favorite Italian place that is close. Its decor is a throwback to the 80s (likely hasn't been changed since then) but it's quiet, close, and the food and service is good. Handmade rolls. Skip the Olive Garden and go here.
Little Italy Restaurant
1417 S Danville DrOk, this is our favorite Italian place that is close. Its decor is a throwback to the 80s (likely hasn't been changed since then) but it's quiet, close, and the food and service is good. Handmade rolls. Skip the Olive Garden and go here.
Best Thai food in Abilene. Really close, at the intersection of Leggett and S. 7th.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Krua Thai Restaurant
790 S Leggett DrBest Thai food in Abilene. Really close, at the intersection of Leggett and S. 7th.
This is not quite a dive but very authentic. Been in business forever and you'll see all the locals here. Breakfast and lunch only. It was our kids' favorite place to go for a birthday breakfast. Traditional West Texas chow. The waitresses might call you "hon" and you can sit at the counter if the urge strikes. Very close. Take S. 14th east until you hit Butternut and then you've arrived at your destination. 5-7 minutes.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Dixie Pig
1401 Butternut StThis is not quite a dive but very authentic. Been in business forever and you'll see all the locals here. Breakfast and lunch only. It was our kids' favorite place to go for a birthday breakfast. Traditional West Texas chow. The waitresses might call you "hon" and you can sit at the counter if the urge strikes. Very close. Take S. 14th east until you hit Butternut and then you've arrived at your destination. 5-7 minutes.
If you need some comfort chain-store food this is the closest Chick-fil-A to you. Brian LaCroix runs an excellent shop. Bonus: all four of our kids worked here. Don't let the lines dismay you. They move quickly.
Chick-fil-A
3130 S Clack StIf you need some comfort chain-store food this is the closest Chick-fil-A to you. Brian LaCroix runs an excellent shop. Bonus: all four of our kids worked here. Don't let the lines dismay you. They move quickly.
Cold Stone Creamery
4249 Southwest DrMost excellent ice cream and nearby.
Everything here is good. If you want to stay in town, it's likely the nicest, best place. One of our favorites for a date night.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Copper Creek Restaurant
4401 Loop 322Everything here is good. If you want to stay in town, it's likely the nicest, best place. One of our favorites for a date night.
Candies By Vletas
1201 N 1st StA fun stop for local candies. Downtown across from the NICCL.
Best place for a nice dinner. Make a reservation. Wear your cowboy boots. It's in Buffalo Gap so plan on a 15-20 minute drive and a fairly expensive dinner. Worth it, though.
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Perini Ranch Steakhouse
3002 FM 89Best place for a nice dinner. Make a reservation. Wear your cowboy boots. It's in Buffalo Gap so plan on a 15-20 minute drive and a fairly expensive dinner. Worth it, though.
This might seem an odd recommendation but the local HEB on the corner of Barrow and S. 14th makes fresh tortillas all day long and you can buy them while they are still warm: flour, butter, and corn styles. They are the perfect size, too, not massive. We often stop here and grab a couple of bags before lunch on Sunday, as appetizers.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
H-E-B
1345 Barrow StThis might seem an odd recommendation but the local HEB on the corner of Barrow and S. 14th makes fresh tortillas all day long and you can buy them while they are still warm: flour, butter, and corn styles. They are the perfect size, too, not massive. We often stop here and grab a couple of bags before lunch on Sunday, as appetizers.
Drinks
Dozens of outdoor firepits that keep you warm even in November. Just the most fun place to go.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
The Mill Winery
239 Locust StDozens of outdoor firepits that keep you warm even in November. Just the most fun place to go.
Grain Theory
202 Pine StNew and good, run by local boys
R Sports Bar & Grill
721 S 1st StCheap drinks and fried green beans. A good dive for Friday afternoons.
Amendment 21
382 Chestnut StA great place. Be sure to park legally.
Sockdolager Brewing Company
833 S 1st StNew and fun in the SODA district
Dos
Frontier Texas!
625 N 1st StIf you're here on a weekend DO NOT MISS this. This carefully preserved theater has a balcony, a basement with snacks, and is often rented out for weddings and special events. Check out their movies and shows on the weekends.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Paramount Theatre
352 Cypress StIf you're here on a weekend DO NOT MISS this. This carefully preserved theater has a balcony, a basement with snacks, and is often rented out for weddings and special events. Check out their movies and shows on the weekends.
If you have a group (4+) that wants to do an activity, this place is the best Escape House in Abilene. They have indoor and outdoor events and is incredibly well-planned and well-executed. Our family did this and our college kids all asked to return the next time we were all in town.
Escape Abilene
5402 N 1st StIf you have a group (4+) that wants to do an activity, this place is the best Escape House in Abilene. They have indoor and outdoor events and is incredibly well-planned and well-executed. Our family did this and our college kids all asked to return the next time we were all in town.
I haven't been here but this just plain looks fun. Take the kiddos here to blow off some steam.
Maxx Air Trampoline Park
949 S Judge Ely BlvdI haven't been here but this just plain looks fun. Take the kiddos here to blow off some steam.
Our whole family went axe throwing and had SO much fun. Highly recommended.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Abilene Axe Company
822 S 2nd StOur whole family went axe throwing and had SO much fun. Highly recommended.
Don't let the title fool you. Adults enjoy this place, too. I find something intriguing every time I go. They usually feature one children's author at a time.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
102 Cedar StDon't let the title fool you. Adults enjoy this place, too. I find something intriguing every time I go. They usually feature one children's author at a time.
The zoo is a good stop if the weather is nice. If it's hot, there's a splash pad adjacent to the zoo, as well as a park.
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Abilene Hayvanat Bahçesi
2070 Zoo LnThe zoo is a good stop if the weather is nice. If it's hot, there's a splash pad adjacent to the zoo, as well as a park.
The Grace Museum
102 Cypress StFun for the kiddos. Check the hours before you go.
Abilene Farmer's Market
626 N 1st StOpen Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings during the summers. Go early.
Shops
Curated (formerly It's About Time) has items there you won't see elsewhere. It's just across from the United Grocery store. It's the best place to find a hostess gift or just a find to take home for yourself.
It's About Time
1395 Albany StCurated (formerly It's About Time) has items there you won't see elsewhere. It's just across from the United Grocery store. It's the best place to find a hostess gift or just a find to take home for yourself.
This is a shop for the guys. It has free beer on Saturdays and is an especially good place to find unique gifts for your menfolk. My guys love their beard oil selection. There's also a barber shop within the store. Downtown.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Lone Star Dry Goods
827 Walnut StThis is a shop for the guys. It has free beer on Saturdays and is an especially good place to find unique gifts for your menfolk. My guys love their beard oil selection. There's also a barber shop within the store. Downtown.