Things to Do with Kids in Abilene, TX

  • 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.
  • 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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2.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2250 Ambler Avenue, Abilene, TX 79603 MoreLess Info
On the inside, Sears Recreation Center offers a basketball court, two regulation racquetball courts and a fitness center. Their outside park features covered pavilions, a playground, basketball goal and a trail for walking and jogging.
3.7 Miles
38% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 3818 John Knox Drive, Abilene, TX 79606 MoreLess Info
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.
3.9 Miles
33% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd Ste 1344, Abilene, TX 79606 MoreLess Info
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.
2.6 Miles
29% 7 votes
Parks East Side of Lake Kirby - off of Maple St., Abilene, TX 79602 MoreLess Info
On the eastern shore of the lake, Lake Kirby Park features a pier for fishing and two boat ramp for access to the lake. The park has baseball and softball fields, a playground and a picnic shelter.
0.3 Miles
92% 308 votes
Specialty Museums 625 N. 1st Street, Abilene, TX 79601 MoreLess Info
Learn how the west was won with a visit to Frontier Texas! This western heritage center features Cowboys, Indians, and Buffalo Hunters, all on display in state-of-the-art interactive displays and multimedia exhibits.
0.2 Miles
98% 120 votes
Theaters 352 Cypress St., Abilene, TX 79601 MoreLess Info
Originally built in 1930 and fully restored in 1986, the Paramount Theatre in Abilene is one of the showcase venues in the American Southwest. This landmark theatre hosts plays, musicals, movies and more, year round.
0.2 Miles
90% 42 votes
Specialty Museums North First and Cedar streets, Abilene, TX MoreLess Info
The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature is an attraction to be enjoyed by the child in all of us. This free museum collaborates with famous artists and illustrators to create exhibits that bring written words to life.
0.2 Miles
93% 43 votes
Specialty Museums 1289 N. 2nd Street, Abilene, TX 79601 MoreLess Info
Take a tour of the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum for an in-depth history of World War II and the U.S. Army. Historical materials are on display, and children's educational programs are offered.
0.1 Miles
82% 61 votes
Historic Sites Abilene, TX MoreLess Info
Created as an outpost to protect settlers moving across Texas in the 1850's, Fort Phantom Hill contains remnants of the difficult life during that time in history. Several structures still remain on the 38-acre site, and visitors can take self-guided tours to learn the story of the outpost.
0.1 Miles
82% 33 votes
Cultural Centers 102 Cypress Street, Abilene, TX 79601 MoreLess Info
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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