- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Abilene, Texas.
- From Abilene Zoo to Prime Time Family Entertainment Center, the Abilene area offers 14 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums and Theaters.
- Home to Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene is a medium-size city in West Central Texas. Also recognized for its commitment to higher learning, the city houses many colleges and universities including Abilene Christian University. Its warmer climate further allows residents and visitors to enjoy the great outdoors most months out of the year. Thus, the city offers several outdoor parks, golf courses, sports fields as well as the Abilene Zoo.
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Duo of castle-themed, 18-hole stretches comprise historic mini golf course peppered with obstacles
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Featuring over 600 animals, Abilene Zoo is just the right size for an afternoon animal experience for the entire family. Let the kids feed the Giraffes, or take a fun train ride around the zoo, you will be glad you made the trip.
3.9 Miles
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4541 Loop 322, Abilene, TX 79602
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Abilene's ultimate family-friendly recreation complex is Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. This place has it all, including 16 lanes of bowling, Go Karts, mini golf, billiards, bumper cars, and hundreds of arcade games.
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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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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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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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Home to Festival Gardens, which features a large, lighted, covered picnic area, kitchen amenities and a BBQ grill, Nelson Park also offers a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, basketball half-court, and playground. Facilities open to the public unless rented out.
1.1 Miles
2300 N 2nd Street, Abilene, TX 79603
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Open during the summer months, the miniature golf course of Play Faire Park is the oldest continuously operated putt-putt course in Texas. During the month of May, the park also holds local music concerts on site.
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With over 2 acres for dogs to play in, Abilene Dog Park offers trails, bags, and water fountains. They also have a separate 1 acre park for dogs that weigh less than 30 lbs.
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With playgrounds and running paths, Red Bud Park offers visitors a chance to see the prairie dogs that live in the park. They also host a balloon festivals, where visitors can see hot balloons take off.