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1 Quality of Life Miscellaneous: Area Code: 325 Elevation: 1,791 feet City Size: 112 sq. miles Population: 118,117 County: Taylor Age Groups: # of Households: % 43, % % Median Age: % 35 years Averages: Annual Rainfall: in. Relative Humidity: 59% Coldest Month: January, 31.8 Hottest Month: July, 94.8 Wind speed: 12 mph Discount Coupons available online at Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau 1101 North 1st Abilene, Texas Visitor Guide Economy: Higher Education $ million Agriculture: Farm Products $ 24.0 million Livestock $ 26.0 million Oil & Gas (District 7-B) $ 1.1 billion Retail Sales $ 2.5 billion Travel Trade $ million Dyess AFB $ million Hospitals: Abilene Regional Medical Center Hendrick Health System Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital Higher Education: Abilene Christian University American Commercial College Cisco College - Abilene Campus Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., DAFB Hardin-Simmons University McMurry University Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing Texas State Technical College Texas Tech Univ. - Health Sciences Center - School of Nursing School of Pharmacy Library: Abilene Public Library Main Branch, 202 Cedar St Southside Branch, 1401 S. Danville Dr Mockingbird Branch, 1214 N. Mockingbird Ln Newcomer Information: Abilene Chamber of Commerce Major Newspaper: Abilene Reporter News

2 V isit Abilene, the defining city of West Texas, where the frontier spirit is still applied to discovery, development and creativity. Spend a few days in Abilene, the home of 118,117 friendly people. Relax and explore our mix of western heritage, contemporary culture and traditional values. TOP 10 THINGS ya gotta do in Find adventure at Frontier Texas! Feed the giraffes at the Abilene Zoo Bite into a juicy rib-eye steak Be amazed at The Grace Museum Catch a star at the Paramount Theatre Step back into time at Buffalo Gap Historic Village See artists in action at The Center for Contemporary Arts Book time for the National Center for Children s Illustrated Literature Shop, shop, shop till you drop Review WWII at the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum On the cover: (left column) Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Frontier Frontier Texas!, Big Country Balloon Festival, Childhoods Great Adventure by Rick Jackson. (right column) Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene Zoo, Scott Brown of the Outlaws and Regulators. Hotels / Motels 1. Antilley Inn (E7) 2. Best Western Whitten South (E6) 3. Candlewood Suites (D6) 4. Comfort Inn & Suites (E7) 5. Comfort Suites University (H3) 6. Courtyard by Marriott (E6) 7. Fairfield Inn & Suites (E6) 8. Hampton Inn (E6) 9. Hampton Inn & Suites (F2) 10. Hilton Garden Inn (E6) 11. Holiday Inn Express (H3) 12. Holiday Inn Express, South (D6) 13. LaQuinta Inn (F2) 14. LaQuinta Inn & Suites (D6 Hotels / Motels 15. MCM Eleganté Suites (E6) 16. Motel 6 (D3) 17. Quality Inn (H3) 18. Residence Inn (H3) 19. Royal Inn (C4) 20. Sleep Inn & Suites (F2) 21. Sleep Inn & Suites (D6) 22. Super 8 North (G3) 23. Super 8 South (E6) 24. Value Place (E6) 25. Whitten Inn, Expo (G4) 26. Whitten Inn, University (H3) Guest Houses 27. Chapman Guest House (E4) 28. Sayles Ranch (E4) Bed & Breakfasts 29. Hashknife B&B (G3) 30. Lazy Cactus B&B (D4) Find us on:

3 Sayles Ranch Guest Houses Guest Houses Chapman House 441 Merchant St The Chapman House was built in Three generations of Chapmans have lived there at one point in time or another. The comfortable house was decorated by Junk Warehouse. > Main House: 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $295/Sleeps 6 > Carriage House: 1 bedroom, 1 bath - $175 Single or Double/Sleeps 2 Sayles Ranch Guest Houses An enclave of beautifully decorated guest houses located in one of Abilene s historic districts. > Sayles Ranch, 1001 Sayles Blvd. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, bunkhouse & pool - $475/Sleeps 10 > Cabin Fever, 941 Sayles Blvd. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $250/Sleeps 4 > City Slickers, 942 Santos St. - 4 bedroom, 3 bath & pool - $595/Sleeps 10 > Cottage Clare, 942 Amarillo St. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $425/Sleeps 6 > Cotton Eye Joe, 1033 Highland Ave. - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $375/Sleeps 6 > The Dance Hall, 1918 S. 9th St. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $250/Sleeps 4 > Falling Star Lodge, 1002 Amarillo St. - 3 bedroom - 2 bath - $395/Sleeps 6 > The Hay Loft, 1918 S. 9th St. - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $250/Sleeps 4 > Hide-Out, 1002 Amarillo St. - 1 bedroom, 1 bath cabin - $150/Sleeps 2 Bed & Breakfasts Hashknife Bed & Breakfast 1618 Cedar Crest Dr You ll be welcomed by pristine accommodations met with southern hospitality, queen size bed, full kitchen with a trim or full breakfast served in the private kitchen. $100 Single or Double Lazy Cactus Bed & Breakfast 400 Riverside Blvd This separate guest house with a large, inviting porch sits between the 1937 rock home and Elm Creek. It is surrounded by Janice s garden and is a bird sanctuary. $120 Single or Double A listing in this guide does not equal a recommendation. For ratings, visit: or Transportation Airport - Airlines: Abilene s Regional Airport is serviced by American Eagle Airlines ( ) offering 14 flights with 672 seats daily. Auto Rental: Arrow Ford Avis Budget Enterprise Hertz Bus Service: CityLink (Free downtown trolley buses) Greyhound Taxi, Limo & Shuttle Service: ABI Taxi Central Texas Rural Transit District Serving the counties of: Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Nolan, Runnels, Shackelford, Stephens, rural Taylor Classic Cab Inc Longhorn Limo RoadRunner Taxi & Limo Special Occasion Limo & Shuttle Service VIP Sports Getaway & Limo The city is easily accessible by four major highways: Interstate 20 and Hwy. 83/84 East/West, and Hwy. 277 North/South. It is also served by State Hwys. 351 & 36. Abilene is 525 miles from the southern border and 450 to 460 miles from each of the other three borders. Brochure images Steve Butman Photography Historic Downtown Downtown offers you art and history through its museums, specialty shopping, antique stores and local flavor at uniquely Abilene restaurants. A visit to Abilene is not complete without spending a day or two in historic downtown. Frontier Texas! (F4) 625 North 1st Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year s Day $8-Adults; $6-Ages 60+ and Military; $5-Students and Teachers with ID; $4-Ages 3 to 12; Free-Younger than age 3 Frontier Texas! is one of only a few museums in the world that feature life-sized holographic figures. Experience the big picture of the Texas frontier between 1780 to 1880 as the story comes to life in this multimedia facility. Visitors can meet at least figuratively some of the real people who lived and died on the Texas frontier. Feel the terror of a wolf attack, the chaos of a buffalo stampede and the tension of a deadly card game shootout. Buffalo hunters, Comanche warriors, explorers and pioneers await you on this great adventure Blood & Treasure on the Frontier. The Abilene and Forts Trail Visitor Center, located inside Frontier Texas!, offers free visitor information.

4 The Grace Museum (F4) 102 Cypress St Tues.- Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday, closes at 8 p.m.) Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays $8-Adults; $4-Sr. Citizen, Student, Military, Teachers; $3-Ages 4 to 12; Free-Ages 3 and younger; Free-Thursday, 5-8 p.m. The Grace The Grace, located in the heart of downtown in a historic building, is an AAM accredited museum. Changing exhibits feature the best of Texas art, past and present, within the context of American art. The Children s Museum offers hands-on learning activities. The Grace offers a variety of educational programs for all ages and builds connections through new experiences in art, science and history. In addition, this versatile facility can be rented for special events. National Center for Children s Illustrated Literature (F4) 102 Cedar St Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. The NCCIL celebrates the artistic achievements of children s book illustrators through exhibits of their original artwork. Educational programming is designed to stimulate creativity, promote literacy and increase appreciation for the arts. The museum offers gallery artist talks and special events with the opening of each exhibit. You can meet the artists and find out what inspires them. During exhibits, free art activities are available for children and their families. For exact dates visit: Hotels &Motels Antilley Inn 6550 Hwy Best Western Whitten South 3950 Ridgemont Dr Candlewood Suites 3050 Catclaw Dr Comfort Inn & Suites 6350 Directors Pkwy Choice Comfort Suites University 1902 E. Overland Trail Choice Courtyard by Marriott 4350 Ridgemont Dr Fairfield Inn & Suites 3902 Turner Plaza Dr Hampton Inn 3917 Ridgemont Dr Hampton Inn & Suites 3526 West Lake Rd Hilton Garden Inn 4449 Ridgemont Dr Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 1802 E. Overland Trail Holiday Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Abilene Mall South 3112 S. Clack St Holiday LaQuinta Inn 3501 West Lake Rd LaQuinta Inn & Suites Abilene Mall 3018 Catclaw Dr RESTAURANT LOUNGE AIRPORT SHUTTLE POOL KITCHENETTES # OF ROOMS Rates do not include tax 51 Out $35 - $75 Continental breakfast 61 Out $76 - $95 Continental breakfast 72 Out $69 - $ Out $79 - $ In $89 - $ Out $89 - $ In $95 - $115 Continental breakfast 63 In $90 - $ Out $99 - $ In $99 - $ Out $99 - $ Out $99 - $ Out $69 - $119 Continental breakfast 72 Out $99 - $169 = Chamber Member = Wireless Internet = Pet Friendly = Handicapped Accessible All prices subject to change Hotels & Motels MCM Eleganté Suites 4250 Ridgemont Dr Motel W. Stamford St Quality Inn 1758 E. I Residence Inn by Marriott 1641 Musgrave Blvd Royal Inn 5695 South 1st St Fun Sleep Inn & Suites 250 Killough Cove Sleep Inn & Suites 3225 S. Danville Dr Super 8 North 1525 E. Stamford St Super 8 South 4397 Sayles Blvd Value Place 4266 Oil Belt Ln Whitten Inn, Expo 840 E. Bus Whitten Inn, University 1625 Hwy RESTAURANT LOUNGE AIRPORT SHUTTLE POOL KITCHENETTES # OF ROOMS Rates do not include tax 175 In $109 - $349 Cooked-to-order breakfast, free beverages nightly 100 Out $40 - $55 49 Out $69 - $119 Hot Breakfast $89 - $299, evening meal, full kitchens in every suite 150 Out $40 - $ Out 55 Out $72 - $ Out $79 - $ Out $55 - $90 Continental breakfast 54 Out $70 - $ Long Term Stay $230 weekly & up 104 Out $65 - $ Out $65 - $89 Continental breakfast BOOK YOUR STAY ONLINE:

5 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum (F4) 1289 N. 2nd St Tues. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays $5-Adults; $4-Sr. Citizens & Military; $2-Ages 7 to 12; Free-Children 6 or younger and WWII Veterans This unique museum recounts the saga of World War II as experienced by the men of one unit - the 12th Armored Division Hellcats - through their artifacts, photographs and written accounts. Displays include weapons, uniforms, vehicles and lifelike dioramas. The Hellcat PX Gift Shop offers an array of books about the Division, t-shirts, collectibles and children s toys. The Center for Contemporary Arts (F4) 220 Cypress St Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Major Holidays. Free. The Center is home to more than 70 artist members and 10 working studios. The CCA s four galleries host exhibits by regional, national and international photographers and artists working in a variety of media. The Center also sponsors ArtWalk on the 2nd Thursday of each month - 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a free, family evening of art and entertainment in historic downtown.

6 Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St Abilene s Landmark Theatre is home to: Concerts, live theater and touring shows Classic, art house and special event films 24fps International Short Film Competition This fully restored 1930s theatre features outstanding architecture with arched columns, two grand staircases, hand-blown glass chandeliers and Pueblo-Deco artwork ceilings. The 1,200 seat auditorium has twin-domed turrets and a velvet blue ceiling with drifting clouds and twinkling stars. Free self-guided tours on Mon. - Fri., Noon to 5 p.m. Cockerell Galleries & Studios (F4) 1133 N. 2nd St Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Major Holidays. Free. Home to many promising artists and photographers, Cockerell Galleries boasts 12 working artist studios and a small yet vibrant exhibition gallery. It also serves as home to the ACU-Downtown Gallery. Operated by Abilene Christian University s School of Art and Design, it features a wide variety of exhibits. Tues. - Sat., Noon to 3 p.m Free.

7 Abilene Zoo (H4) 2070 Zoo Ln Abilene Zoo Mon. - Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday in June, July, August: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Gates close 30 minutes before posted hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year s Day $5-Ages 13 to 59; $4-Ages 60+; $2.50-Ages 3 to 12 The Zoo, Abilene s most visited attraction, promotes an awareness of our natural world through conservation, education and preservation. The Zoo boasts: 800 animals that represent over 200 species including: jaguars, black rhinos, maned wolves, giraffes, birds, lions, white tiger, primates, cougars and more. Adventure Center: Home to educational children programs, camps and the Zoo Store. Rounding out the Zoo is the Wetlands Boardwalk, Reptile House, Pampass Exhibit and the Elm Creek Backyard. Opening in 2013, the Caribbean Cove. Dyess Air Force Base (B4) Abilene is proud to serve as home to DAFB. Dyess houses the 7th Bomb Wing with two B-1B Lancer squadrons and the 317th Airlift Group with two C-130 squadrons. Visit the Visitor Center Memorial Park for an overview of base history. The park is located just outside the base, at Arnold Blvd. & Military Dr. Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m Free.

8 PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center (G6) 4541 Loop Open Daily! PrimeTime is your source of family fun in Abilene! Spend the day playing at its: 16 Lane bowling alley 80+ Arcade games NASCAR simulators 36-hole miniature golf Laser tag Electric go-karts X-D theater Batting cages Bumper cars Billiards A café, meeting and party rooms round out this great facility. Public Sculpture Pictured is Jacob s Dream, an almost 40-foot bronze sculpture, with four angels ascending and descending a ladder reaching toward heaven. It illustrates the biblical account of Jacobs Dream from Genesis 28. The sculpture features a baptismal pool and is surrounded by 30 weathered stones, each engraved with scripture. Jacob s Dream, by artist Jack Maxwell, is located on the east side of Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Court. Other public sculptures are available online at:

9 Buffalo Gap Historic Village 133 N. William St. Buffalo Gap, TX Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day: Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., Noon to 6 p.m. Winter Hours: Closes at 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year s Eve and New Year s Day $7-Adults; $6-Ages 65+; $4-Grades K-12 & college students with ID; Free-Children ages 5 & younger; Free-Military personnel (active and retired) Explore the West Texas frontier from the 1875 to 1925: A rich collection of Indian artifacts and frontier firearms Over 20 historic frontier buildings Gallery with historic maps and art by area artists Interactive audio tours Rental Facilities: historic chapel, meeting rooms, reception space, historically restored guest houses To reach the Village, take FM 89 (Buffalo Gap Rd.) to Buffalo Gap, Texas, turn right on Elm and go 2 blocks. Fort Phantom Hill Open daily from dawn to dusk. Free. Visit the ruins of this 1851 Army post. As you walk among the dozen chimneys and three buildings, you almost hear the soldiers going about their daily routine. To explore the ruins, from I-20, go north on FM 600 (West Lake Rd.) for 11 miles.

10 Things to Do Arts Abilene Ballet Theatre Abilene Community Band Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Abilene Music Teachers Association Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra Abilene Opera Association Chorus Abilene Elks Art Center - Abilene Preservation League Biking - Mountain Bike Trail Buck Creek Trails Abilene Bike Club membership is required to access the trails: $20 per year per family. Visit Biketown, 1789 Industrial Blvd., for directions. Billiards Billiards Plus 5495 S. 7th St Cabo Billiards & Sports Bar 1874 S. Clack St PrimeTime 4541 Loop Slix Billiards 3422 N. 1st St Bird Watching And Nature Trails Abilene State Park FM 89, Buffalo Gap, TX Big Country Audubon Society Bowling Abilene Bowling Lanes 279 Ruidosa St Dyess Lanes Dyess AFB PrimeTime 4541 Loop Disc Golf Cal Young Park S. 11th & T & P Ln Johnson Park Lake Ft. Phantom Hill Wildcat Disc Golf Course Abilene Christian Univ Will Hair Park E. Ambler Ave Golf Public: Diamondback 1510 E. Industrial Blvd Maxwell Municipal 1002 S. 32nd St Mesquite Grove Dyess Air Force Base Willow Creek 1166 Ben Richey Dr Private: Abilene Country Club Club Course 4309 S. Treadaway Blvd Fairway Course 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd Go-karts PrimeTime 4541 Loop HorseBack Riding Corona del Sol 2288 FM 18 - Baird, TX Pony rides, riding lessons, boarding & summer camps Ren s Rides Horseback riding, pony rides, hay rides & covered wagon rides. Shockey Stables 1049 CR Trail rides, riding lessons, boarding & summer camps.

11 Things to Do MINIATURE GOLF Play Faire Park 2300 N. 2nd St Play Faire is one of the oldest continuous operating miniature golf courses in Texas, having served the area since It is closed from mid-dececember through mid-march PrimeTime 4541 Loop Putt Putt 201 S. Danville Dr Motor Sports Abilene Speedway 6825 W. Bus Mesquite Hills MX Park 8150 W. Bus Movies Century Theaters 3818 John Knox Dr Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St Park Central 6-Carmike 3234 S. Clack St Premiere Cinema 10 Mall of Abilene, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd Town & Country Drive-In 2902 Vogel St Westwood Twin 3440 N. 1st St Shopping Centers, Malls & More Chimney Plaza 3200 S. 27th St. Crossroads 4102 Buffalo Gap Rd. Mall of Abilene 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd Plaza at Park Central 4150 Southwest Dr. River Oaks S. 14th St. & Willis St. Shops at Abilene Southwest Dr. & Catclaw Dr. Woodhaven 4700 S. 14th St. For antique and historic downtown shopping guides visit our website: Skating (In-Line Skates & Skateboards) Abilene Skate Park S. 7th St. & Mockingbird Ln. (Rose Park) Skating (Roller) The Skatin Place 1930 S. Clack St Tennis Public: Rose Park Tennis Center Portland Ave Private: Abilene Country Club Main Court S. Treadaway Blvd Fairway Court - 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd Theatre (Live & Dinner) Abilene Community Theatre 801 S. Mockingbird Ln Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre McMurry University, 1400 Sayles Blvd Ball Ranch - Chuckwagon dinner & western show 525 S. Hwy. 83/ Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St Sewell Theatre and Williams Performing Arts Center Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Ct Van Ellis Theatre Hardin-Simmons University, 2200 Hickory St

12 Abilene State Park FM 89 Buffalo Gap, TX Reservations: This scenic park covers 1,612 acres along Elm Creek. Once a resting place for the Comanche Indians, visitors now find: Modern camping & recreational facilities Hiking & nature trails Picnic sites, outdoor games & playgrounds Large swimming pool & children s pool - open Memorial Day to Labor Day (Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.) Photo opportunities and wildlife observation Biking trails and fishing at Lake Abilene The park boasts 41 wheeled camper/tent sites; 36 group trailer sites; 12 water only tent sites; 3 full hook-ups; 8 screened shelters; 2 air conditioned recreation halls; 3 yurts; dump station. Prices vary per camp site. Admission Fee: $5-Ages 13 & over; $3-Ages 65+ for Texas residents with Parkland Passport The Honey Lake Fort Phantom 493 Crows Nest Rd primitive camp sites 10 RV sites with water and electricity Dump Station Bait shop Lighted crappie dock plus underwater lights around dock Public bathrooms and showers Deep water fishing along the waterline via a staircase Camping Guide Abilene KOA Kampground 4851 W. Stamford St. Exit Full Hook-ups, Tents, Vans, Cabins Abilene RV Park 6195 E. Exit 292-B Full Hook-ups. Buck Creek RV Park Buck Creek Rd. Exit 294) Full Hook-ups. Lake Ft. Phantom Johnson Park (five sites) and Seabee Park (four sites) Primitive camping; no fee or reservations (48-hour limit) Tye RV Park 441 N. Access Rd. # A I-20 at Exit Full Hookups

13 Meeting & Event Facilities Abilene Civic Center (F4) 1100 N. 6th St Book your next event at this outstanding cultural complex! The Civic Center hosts conventions, arts and crafts shows, gun and knife shows, banquets, special events, concerts and theatrical performances. Auditorium: 2,121 plush continental seats, full stage, complete lighting and sound systems Foyer: 9,000 sq. ft. - serves as reception or registration area, exhibition hall or 400 seat banquet hall Exhibit Hall: 20,000 sq. ft. - seats up to 2,000 for meetings, banquets or accommodates 110 (10 x 10 ) exhibit booths Conference Center: 13,000 sq. ft. - seats 1,000 as a banquet hall, 700 with a dance area or can be divided into four rooms Eight additional meeting rooms and VIP room Taylor County Expo Center (G5) 1700 Hwy The Expo Center is one of the most outstanding equestrian centers in the Southwest. It also hosts concerts, livestock and farm shows and conventions. For Texas brand of excitement don t miss the Western Heritage Classic Ranch Rodeo each May or the West Texas Fair & Rodeo each September. Coliseum: 26,000 sq. ft. exhibit area with 5,000 permanent seats (7,800 total seating possible) Horse barn: 24,000 sq. ft. arena with 1,800 seats Covered outdoor arena: 42,000 sq. ft. with 2,500 seats Covered horse stalls: 800 including wash rack areas Multipurpose pavilion: 1,000 seats Other exhibit buildings: 2,500 combined seats

14 Dining Guide Candies - Ice Cream Candies by Vletas 1201 N. 1st St Mary s Paleteria 601 S. Treadaway Blvd Nikki s Swirl Shoppe 1150 N. Judge Ely Blvd Catclaw Dr Asian Bonzai Japanese Steak House 1802 S. Clack St China Star 3601 S. 1st St CK Seafood Steak & Grill 3398 N. 1st St Szechuan Chinese 3425 S. 1st St Coffee-Delis-Bakeries AM Donuts & Croissants 202 S. Willis Bogie s Downtown Deli 241 Cypress St Cinnabon Express 1018 N. Judge Ely Blvd Creative Cakes 3241 S. 1st St The Flipping Egg 4150 S. Danville Dr Jason s Deli 3490 Catclaw Dr Jason s Deli North 1772 Hwy Monks Coffee Shop 233 Cypress St Sweets du Jour 726. S. Leggett Dr Italian Carino s 4157 Buffalo Gap Rd Ci Ci s Pizza 3366 Turner Plaza Dr Double Dave s Pizza 4001 John Knox Dr Gatti s Pizza 2665 Buffalo Gap Rd Little Italy 1417 S. Danville Dr Pizza Inn 4138 Ridgemont Dr Mexican Abuelo s 4782 S. 14th St Alfredo s 2849 S. 14th St Casa Herrera 4109 Ridgemont Dr Don Enrique s 4358 Sayles Blvd El Chico Mall of Abilene Los Arcos 1902 Ambler Ave Rosa s Café 3333 Catclaw Dr N. Judge Ely Blvd TaMolly s 4400 Ridgemont Dr Steak-Seafood-Barbecue Betty Rose s Little Brisket 1055 N. Judge Ely Blvd Rebecca Ln Cattle Baron Café 3905 S. 1st St Copper Creek 4401 Loop Deutschlander Freshwater 502 Houston St. Catfish Co. Buffalo Gap, TX Dickey s Barbecue Pit 5001 Hwy. 277 S Joe Allen s Pit Barbecue 301 S. 11th St Logan s Roadhouse 3126 S. Clack St Lytle Land & Cattle Co E.S. 11th St Outback Steakhouse 4142 Ridgemont Dr Perini Ranch Steakhouse Hwy. 89, Buffalo Gap, TX Red Lobster 1280 S. Clack St Sharon s Barbecue & Catering 849 E. Hwy Square s Bar-B-Que 210 N. Leggett Dr Texas Roadhouse 1381 S. Danville Dr Variety ABI-Haus 959 N. 2nd St Al s Mesquite Grill 4801 Buffalo Gap Rd Beehive Restaurant & Saloon 442 Cedar St Belle s Chicken Dinner House 2002 N. Clack St The Bistro 4350 Ridgemont Dr

15 Variety--CONTINUED Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill 4401 Ridgemont Dr Chili s Grill & Bar 4302 S. Clack St Chili s Grill & Bar North 1702 Hwy Cotton Patch Café 3302 S. Clack St Cracker Barrel 1602 Hwy Cypress St. Station and Abilene Brewing Co. 158 Cypress St Golden Corral 4100 S. Danville Dr Great American Grill & Bar 4449 Ridgemont Dr Homeplace 2034 CR 131, Tuscola, TX The Loft at Under One Roof 244 Pine St Moose s Snack Shack & Cafe 2933 Airport Blvd Natural Food Center 2534 S. 7th St PrimeTime Café 4541 Loop Remington s 4250 Ridgemont Dr Towne Crier 818 E. Hwy Zoo-kini s 3218 S. Clack St Fast Food Arby s 3824 S. Clack St S. Pioneer Dr E.N. 10th St Chick-fil-A 3130 S. Clack St Chick-fil-A North 1750 Hwy Dairy Queen 1626 Hwy N. Mockingbird Ln Hwy. 277 S Heff s Burgers 3374 Rebecca Ln S. 1st St McDonald s 4302 Buffalo Gap Rd N. Judge Ely Blvd N. 1st St S. 14th St Schlotzsky s Deli 4518 S. 14th St Schlotzsky s Deli/Cinnabon Exp N. Judge Ely Blvd Subway 1650 Hwy Taco Bell 4165 S. Danville Dr Pine St S. 1st St S. 14th St Taco Casa 1402 E. Overland Tr Whataburger 3141 S. Danville Dr E. Hwy S. 1st St Wholly Cow Burgers, Rings & Things 829 N. Judge Ely Blvd Take-Out-Delivery Only Texas Steak Express 5217 S. Hwy Mobile VENDORS Kona Ice Maries Top Dog Vagabond Pizza All listings are members of the Chamber of Commerce

16 Annual Events January 3rd Monday Martin Luther King Dinner 3rd Saturday West Texas Rehab Telethon February 1st Saturday West Texas Sports-Fitness Expo 2nd Weekend DRI: Big Country Celebrity Ultimate Hunt 4th Week Texas Farm-Ranch-Wildlife Expo March 2nd Weekend Sweetwater Rattlesnake Round-up 4th Weekend Outlaws & Legends Music Fest April 2nd Saturday B!G Day Downtown 2nd Weekend Central Texas Gem & Mineral Jewelry Show 3rd Weekend Buffalo Gap Food and Wine Summit May 1st Weekend Cinco de Mayo Celebration 2nd Weekend Western Heritage Classic Ranch Rodeo June 3rd weekend Children s Art and Literacy Festival - C.A.L.F. Festival In June 2013 historic downtown will be transformed into the imaginative world of Walter Wick. September Labor Day Weekend Chili Super Bowl Starts Friday after Labor Day West Texas Fair & Rodeo 4th Weekend West Texas Book Festival Last Weekend Big Country Balloon Fest November 1st Weekend 24fps International Short Film Festival 2nd Weekend Christmas in November Weekend before Thanksgiving The Nutcracker - Classic Ballet 1st Tuesday after Thanksgiving City Sidewalks - An evening of holiday fun complete with shopping, parade and community tree lighting. December 1st Thursday in Dec. through Dec. 24: Christmas Lane Lighted outdoor Christmas displays as well as an indoor display that includes animated dolls and figures. For a complete listing of events, visit our website: Buffalo Gap Food & Wine Summit