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Abilene

The seat of Taylor County, Abilene is located in the state's geographical center, west of Dallas. It lies along I-20 and US 83/84, near Lake Fort Phantom Hill.

Established in 1881, Abilene developed as a cattle-shipping center, then grew as a trading, banking and now a manufacturing city.

Today Abilene derives the lion's share of its economy from retail sales, the travel industry and the Dyess Air Force Base payroll. Attractions include the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and Big Country Miniature Horses.

Outdoor destinations include the 529-acre Abilene State Park along Elm Creek, and Cedar Gap Farm, which offers a climate-controlled house for viewing of hummingbirds, song birds, white-tailed deer and other wildlife. Abilene is the home of Abilene Christian University and four other colleges.


Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Courtyard By Marriott | Vintage House |
Education Abilene Christian University |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Spanos Italian Restaurant | Texas Steak Express |
Golf Travelodge Abilene |
History Grace Cultural Center | Paramount Theatre |
Public Libraries Abilene Public Library | Abilene Public Library | Big Country Library System |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Ambassador Suites | Best Western Abilene Inn And Suites | Best Western Mall South | Best Western Mall South | Clarion Hotel & Conference Center | Econo Lodge Abilene | Embassy Suites Hotel | Fairfield Inn | Hampton Inn | Kiva Hotel and Conference Center | La Quinta Inn Abilene | La Quinta Inn-Abilene | Quality Inn | Quality Inn Civic Center | Super 8 Abilene TX | Super 8 Motel |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Bob Terrell | Inge Laird | Panian and Mash Realtors | Peterson Real Estate | Santos Sosa | Senter Real Estate |
RV campgrounds and dealers Abilene KOA Kampground |
Sports and Sporting Events Guitar Ranch |
Transportation Abilene Regional Airport | Elmdale Airpark Airport |
Texas Counties Taylor County |
Wildlife Viewing Abilene Zoological Gardens | Knaus Ranch |

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