Abilene Zoo
You’ll have a thrilling day at the Abilene Zoo, which houses more animals than any other place in West Texas.
Frontier Texas!
Frontier Texas serves as a history museum, gift shop, and official visitor center for both Abilene and the Texas Forts Trail Region.
Center for Contemporary Arts
The Center for Contemporary Arts, a non-profit organization established in 1989, aims to promote and stimulate artists, children, and the community by means of the arts. Each year, the Center’s exhibits and educational programs are attended by more than 26,000 people.
Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene
The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene was dedicated on Memorial Day, May 25, 2009, and officially opened on June 1, 2009. It is managed by the Texas Veterans Land Board and operated by the Texas General Land Office. The cemetery is spread over an area of 31 acres and can accommodate up to 35,000 burial plots. Prior to its expansion, there were only 3,000 plots available for burial.
