Abilene TX,is the seat of Taylor County,home to Dyess Air Force Base and a regional hub for education,distribution,commerce and industry. The city is progressive in its civic life and boasts a vibrant downtown cultural district,which includes educational museums and public artwork.
As the Storybook Capital of America,sculptural depictions of instantly recognizable children’s book characters are everywhere in downtown Abilene.
Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre,designed by David Castle in 1930,is most famous for its sky-effect roof that includes passing clouds and twinkling star. The patio walls are decorated with magnolias,Spanish creeper,and roses. It was used as a cinema until the 1970s when triplexes became more popular. Owners tried to revive it by turning it into a country music venue. But that didn’t work.
Fortunately,the theatre was saved from demolition by local preservation efforts. It was completely restored in 1987 and is now a premier entertainment showcase of West Texas. The Paramount hosts a wide range of concerts,musical productions,opera,dance,and private parties. Its outstanding techincal facilites make it a premier theatre of its kind in the Southwest. The Paramount is located in historic downtown Abilene on 352 Cypress Street. Parking is available on the street and in the public lot two blocks north of the theatre.
Abilene State Park
Abilene State park is located 529 acres southwest of Abilene in Texas. The park features a lake,fishing pond,swimming pool,trails and camping. It is a popular place to visit during the summer and is considered one of the most popular parks in the state by online insurance comparison and marketplace Insuranks.
The park lies in a semi-arid region of short prairie grass,brushland and wooded stream valleys on the Callahan Divide in extreme western North Central Texas. The park is home to many different plant species,including native pecans,Texas red oaks,mesquites,cedars,and junipers. Wildlife include white-tailed rabbits,cottontail deer,raccoons and armadillos. Birds like the Mississippi kite and greater roadrunner.
Two different CCC companies built many of the red sandstone features along the park’s trails between September 1934 and December 1935. Sandstone was also used to build a concession,picnic tables and pavilions.
Mill Wine Bar & Event Center
The Mill Wine Bar is a wine bar and event center in Abilene. This is a unique location that features a wide variety of wines and cocktails. It is also a popular place for weddings. The venue is located in a reconditioned warehouse and features brick walls,hardwood floors,and industrial windows.
There is a large selection of beer and wine,including craft beers. It is open seven days a week. The bar is a welcoming place with a warm atmosphere. In addition to wine and beer,the Mill also serves appetizers and desserts.
Lyft makes it easy to reach the Mill Wine Bar & Event Center. Enter your destination and address,and the app shows you how to reach it. You can also book a ride with Uber. You can choose between a shared or a private ride. Prices may vary depending upon the time of day and traffic delays.
Frontier Texas
The museum is unique,using state-of-the-art technology to bring history of Texas’ frontier to life. Even kids will find the experience very interesting and interactive. You can feel the terror of a wolf attack or the chaos of a buffalo stampede. You can play a card shootout,or listen to stories about the people who made West Texas into what it is now.
Six different exhibits are available: A Wild Land; Comanche Empire; The Buffalo Hide Trade; Military on the Frontier; Cowboys and Longhorns and Frontier Settlements. Each section contains a wealth of historical information as well as amazing artifacts. The holograms are the main attraction.