- The list below includes 18 free or cheap things to do in or near Abilene, Texas, including 12 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums and Bowling.
- From Nelson Park to Abilene Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Abilene.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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Take a trip back in time by visiting Town and Country Drive-In, a throwback venue where you can watch the latest movies outdoors under the stars. Featuring 4 digital cinema screens and a large concession area, your family will love as much as you did as a child.
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The Grace Museum features five art galleries that showcase both temporary exhibitions and permanent collection works. The site also features a children's museum and a recreated boot shop for guests to enjoy.
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1289 N 2nd Street, Abilene, TX 79601
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The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum Foundation supports a privately-owned museum dedicated to the memory and legacy of World War II's 12th Armored tank division, also known as the Hellcats. The museum features artifacts and memorabilia, and hosts educational events.
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Originally built as a full-service hotel in 1905, the Grace Cultural Center now houses a museum dedicated to the art, culture, and history of the Old West. In addition to art and history exhibits, visitors can enjoy both student and adult learning programs.
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Situated on the second floor of the Grace Museum, the Abilene Children's Museum acts as a center of hands-on discovery based learning. The museum features a child-size replica of the Paramount Theatre, a showcase of local student artwork, and a Texas twister.
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Featuring 20 synthetic lanes, Abilene Bowling Lanes provides both open and league bowling with shoe rental. The center has a pool table, arcade game machines and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Taking advantage of latest movie theater technology, Century Theaters features the latest films in 3-D, high frame rate video quality, stadium seating, and digital projection. They also have an arcade for kids to play in before their movie begins.
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A ten-screen movie theater, Premiere Cinema 10 - Abilene Mall displays first-run feature films along with older movies. The theater offers stadium seating, digital projection, rocking chairs, a game room and a snack bar.
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Guests take their exploring to the beach with South Padre Island Beach Driving. Driving along the sand so close to the ocean is a great way to explore and access hard to reach areas.