Abilene

1280px “Where to find Halal food or a Halal restaurant in Abilene, or perform Salat in a mosque in Abilene?“ “Those are some of the questions Muslim travelers often ask when traveling to Abilene.“ Abilene, TX skyline - Abilene skyline Abilene is based in the North Central Plains of Texas.

Travel to Abilene

Travel by plane to Abilene

Abilene Regional Airport Highway 36 & Loop 322. American Eagle provides service to Dallas/Fort Worth

Travel by vehicle to Abilene

From Dallas and Fort Worth: Take I-30 West towards Weatherford (Texas) | Weatherford. Between Fort Worth and Weatherford, I-30 ends. Continue West on I-20 towards Abilene. Time: 2½-hr, depending on traffic and where you start.
From San Angelo: Take US-277 North to Abilene. Time: about 1½ hr.
From Lubbock: Take US-84 to Sweetwater and there US-84 mirdges with I-20. Continue on I-20 East until US-84 brakes off of I-20 and continue on US-84. Time: about 3 hr.
From San Antonio: Take I-10 West to Comfort. At Comfort, use exit 523 and take US-87 North to Brady (Texas) | Brady. In Brady, take US-283 North to Coleman. In Coleman take US-84 to Abilene. Time: 4 hours depending on traffic.

Getting around

Sightseeing Tips

Texas & Pacific Depot, Abilene, TX IMG 6262 - T&P Depot

Abilene Zoo 2070 Zoo Ln in Nelson Park ☎ +1 325 676-6085 Fifth largest zoo in the state.
T&P Depot 1101 N. 1st Street ☎ +1 325 676-2556 This historic depot was built by the Texas & Pacific Railroad in 1910. In 1967 the last passenger train left the depot with a total of 39 passengers on board. In 1994 the exterior of the depot was restored to its exact appearance during the 1920s. The depot is the home of the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau and Cultural Affairs Council. Admission is free.
Western Heritage Classic 1700 Highway 36 At the Expo Center of Taylor County ☎ +1 325 677-4376 A unique 4-day event held in early May to preserve Western legacy. Includes a ranch rodeo, a chuckwagon cookoff, a bit and spur show, cowboy poetry, Western art show and a Western parade.
Abilene Christian University | 1600 Campus Ct Take Judge Ely Blvd north from Business 20. ACU will be on your left just north of EN 16th street. ☎ +1 325 674-2000 Expansive and well-maintained campus. Unique and beautiful architecture mixes with a large number of artworks. A 1.86 mile walking trail encircles the campus. Various theatrical, musical and athletic events occur throughout the year.
Hardin-Simmons University | 2200 Hickory Street ☎ +1 325 670-1000 Founded in 1891, HSU is a private Baptist liberal arts university. With a small, beautiful campus, HSU is worth a peek.
McMurry University | 1401 Sayles Blvd ☎ +1 325 793-3800 Founded in 1923, McMurry is a small, tightly knit community of students and educators in Abilene's bustling south side.

What to do as a Muslim in Abilene

Buffalo Gap Historic Village 133 North Willams St. 32.286111,-99.826667 Take Buffalo Gap Road (FMonday - 89) south for 9 miles and follow the signs ☎ +1 325 572-3365 Opening Hours: from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM Adult $5, senior/military $4, students (K-12) $3, children under 5 years free Buffalo Gap Historic Village OldTaylorCourthouse2 (1 of 1)
Century 12 by Cinemark | 3818 John Knox Dr ☎ +1 325 793-9292 Abilene's newest and largest theater. All stadium seating.
Premier Cinema 10 | 4310 Buffalo Gap Road ☎ +1 325 695-2122 10-screen theater in the Mall of Abilene. Renovated, with all stadium seating. There is a great bar/restaurant next door for easy post-movie lounging.
Carmike Park Central 6 | 3234 South Clack Street ☎ +1 325 698-3540 6-screen theater. All stadium seating.
Grace Cultural Center | 102 Cypress Street ☎ +1 325 673-4587 3 museums under one roof: an art museum, a history museum and an interactive children's museum spread out over the three floors of the beautiful former Grace Hotel built in 1909.
Historic Paramount Theater | 352 Cypress Street ☎ +1 325 676-9620 Beautiful art-deco theater built in 1930 by H.O. Wooten whose namesake skyscraper looms overhead. The Paramount plays host to a slew of theatrical and musical productions and to screenings of classic and contemporary films. The 2,000-seat auditorium is built to look like an outdoor Spanish courtyard, complete with twinkling stars and drifting clouds on the ceiling.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature | 102 Cedar Street ☎ +1 325 673-4586 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10-4 Free A small but wonderful museum showcasing the works of children's authors and illustrators. The NCCIL ("nickel") has played host to everyone from the Bernstein Bears to the works of Eric Carle. Exhibits are rotational and admission is free. One block from the Grace Museum.
Frontier Texas! | 625 North 1st Street ☎ +1 325 437-2800 Opening Hours: from Monday to Saturday 9-6, Sunday 1-5 $8 adults, $6 seniors & military, $5 students & teachers Expansive new historical museum in eastern downtown Abilene, focusing on west central Texas' frontier days. Headquarters of the Texas Forts Trail. Not to be missed.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

Mall of Abilene | 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Anchored by JCPenney, Sears, Dillard's, Best Buy and Books-A-Million. Home to dozens of smaller specialty clothing and gift stores and restaurants.
The Shops at Abilene | 3417 Catclaw Dr Anchored by Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, Old Navy, Petsmart, Michael's and Beall's. Also home to The Children's Place, James Avery, Shoe Carnival, Rue21, Catherine's, Lane Bryant, Payless Shoes, Oreck, AT&T, Red Robin, Coldstone Creamery, Gamestop, SportClips, Smoothie King and several others. Wal-Mart is at the same intersection and Kohl's is just down the street.
Wal*Mart South | 4350 Southwest Dr ☎ +1 325 695-3092
Wal*Mart North | 1650 State Highway 351 ☎ +1 325 670-0758 }}

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Bogie's 241 Cypress Street ☎ +1 325 672-3296 Custom-made sandwiches on fresh-baked bread.
Cypress Street Station 158 Cypress Street ☎ +1 325 676-3463 Popular local barbecue/steakhouse.
Lytle Land & Cattle Co 1150 E South 11th Street ☎ +1 325 677-1925 Great Steaks and seafood.
Szechuan Chinese Restaurant 3425 South 1st Street ☎ +1 325 673-9100 Decent Chinese fare with large portions.
Tamolly's Mexican Restaurant 4400 Ridgemont Dr ☎ +1 325 698-2000 Good Tex-Mex. Try the no. 8 combo.
Perini Ranch Steakhouse - 3002 FM 89 32.271626,-99.844040 South of Abilene ☎ +1 325-572-3339 Famously good Steaks. Voted best Burgers in America by the Today show in 2009. Catered several of President Bush's events.
The Beehive - 442 Cedar Street 32.453564,-99.735501 ☎ +1 325-675-0600 Wonderful and well-priced casual fine dining in the heart of downtown.
Copper Creek | 4401 Loop 322 ☎ +1 325 692-4424 Opening Hours: closed Sundays Fine Texas dining: unsurpassed atmosphere and wonderful waitstaff coupled with delicious food and potent drinks.
Sharky's Burrito Inc | 1095 North Judge Ely Blvd ☎ +1 325 676-7330 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 9PM 6.00 The college-town burrito joint inside United Supermarkets. Try the local improvement on Chipotle. Go for the seasoned chips and Spicy Ranch. Ask for the Kid's Burrito, its plenty big.
Remington's Lounge | 4250 Ridgemont Dr ☎ +1 325 698-1234 Inside the impressive MCM Elegante Suites, Remington's is a popular local hotspot.
Seafood Tavern | 1882 South Clack Street ☎ +1 325 695-1770 The small, dimly-lit café in Seafood Tavern feels more like a British pub than a west Texas saloon. With live music regularly and a large and comfortable outdoor area, The Tavern is a great place to unwind.
Jack Rabbit Slim's | 833 East Highway 80 Cheap shot specials and a slew of massive projector screens and TVs playing sports and music all night, Slim's is a great hangout.
Linda's Lounge | 840 Us Highway 80 E With a hole-in-the-wall feel, Linda's has 2 swimmingpool tables, loud music and affordable drinks. Regularly standing-room only on weekends. Very popular with the local college crowd.
Buffalo Wild Wings | 4401 Ridgemont Dr ☎ +1 325 695-9464 Very popular sports café. Full menu at all hours.
Chelsea Street Pub | 4310 Buffalo Gap Road in the Mall of Abilene next to Premier Cinema Live music most weekends.
Cabo's | 1874 South Clack Street Expansive sports café with swimmingpool tables, darts and numerous TVs.

Where to stay

Candlewood Suites | 3050 Catclaw Dr 32.412957,-99.779145 ☎ +1 325-437-4741 +1-800-881-9725
Comfort Inn | 6350 Directors Pkwy ☎ +1 325 437-3773
Comfort Suites (North) | 1902 E Overland Trl ☎ +1 325 672-0338
Comfort Suites (South) | 3165 South Danville Dr ☎ +1 325 795-8500
Courtyard by Marriot | 4350 Ridgemont Dr across from the Mall of Abilene ☎ +1 325 695-9600 Quaint, quiet and comfortable hotel
Hampton Inn | 3917 Ridgemont Dr just west of US 83/84 ☎ +1 325 695-0044
Hampton Inn & Suites | 3526 West Lake Road just off of I-20 in far north Abilene ☎ +1 325 673-4400
Hilton Garden Inn | 4449 Ridgemont Dr ☎ +1 325 690-6432 Large rooms, convention space and an indoor pool.
Holiday Inn Express (North) | 1802 E. Overland Trail just off of I-20 ☎ +1 325 675-9800
Holiday Inn Express (South) | 3112 South Clack Street Just off of US 83/84 +1-877-863-4780
LaQuinta Inn & Suites | 3018 Catclaw Ave ☎ +1 325 437-4832
MCM Elegante Suites | 4250 Ridgemont Dr across from the Mall of Abilene ☎ +1 325 698-1234 Built as an Embassy Suites, MCM Elegante remains Abilene's premiere hotel Lovely 2-room suites, a full-service restaurant and amble meeting space.
Residence Inn | 1641 Musgrave Blvd 32.473914,-99.690597 ☎ +1 325 677-8700

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