Covid-19 Updates

Stop by weekdays for event planning help or visitor information.

Several Abilene attractions and venues are open with safety protocols:

Abilene State Park

Overnight camping reservations are now available for spaces, shelters and yurts.
Day-use reservations can be made online at www.texasstateparks.org or by calling 512-389-8900.
Guests must wear masks while in common areas and maintain 6 feet from other guests.
Follow the park's Facebook page for news.


The Abilene Zoo

Discover more than 1,000 animals of 250+ species among the walkable zoological gardens. Hand feed a giraffe or book a VIP tour and peek behind the scenes!

Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm.
Buy a ticket online to reserve a spot.
Download a digital map.
Please follow social distancing guidelines and stay a lion length away from other zoo visitors.
The Center for Contemporary Arts

Open Tues. - Sat., 11 am - 5 pm and 5 to 8 pm every second Thursday for ArtWalk
Dyess Memorial Center and Dyess AFB Linear Air Park

Dyess Memorial Center (a Heritage Museum for Dyess AFB), north of the main gate at Arnold Blvd. and Military Dr., hours are weekdays, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The public is invited to tour the artifacts and learn the WWII story of Albany-native William Edwin Dyess in the museum.
Tour the Dyess Memorial Park outdoors to pay homage to Dyess heroes lost during service to their country.
Guided tours of the Linear Air Park inside the Air Force base can be requested from 8 am to 2 pm weekdays.Stop at the museum at Arnold Blvd. and Military Dr., and the Museum Curator will summon the Air Park Curator to help guests enter the base. (The staff arrives at 7:30 am.)

It is suggested to call the Museum at 325-696-2099 to begin the initial process for the Guided Tour.
Keep one open seat in your vehicle for the Air Park Curator to accompany guests for a guided tour.
Facemasks are required.
Groups can be no larger than 5 adults.
Enjoy seeing the largest static display of historic aircraft in the country.
Follow social to stay up to date and learn more about Abilene's military heritage.
The Grace Museum

Open Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 5 pm
Free admission Thursday nights, 5 to 8 pm
Frontier Texas!

Open daily, Mon.-Sat., 9 am. to 6 pm.; Sun., 1 to 5 pm.
Touch screens are sanitized between groups.
Plan a road trip at the Texas Forts Trail Visitor Center: texasfortstrail.com
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

Open Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 5 pm.
See the debut of newly renovated exhibits.
Masks are optional because people can spread out and avoid others easily.
Social Distance, please, and wash hands.
Find more Abilene military heritage here.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature

Opens to guests Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden and Everman Park are open for guests to stroll downtown.
The Town & Country Drive-In movie theatre is open Wednesdays through Sundays.


Primetime Family Entertainment Center is open, offering go-karts, miniature golf, bowling, and more.


Maxx Air Trampoline Park is open. Check out their Ninja Course, SuperFly, Trampolines, Dodge Ball courts, and more!


The Skatin' Place is open, offering recreation and a snack bar.


Play Faire Park Miniature Golf is open and hosting live music events.


Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center: Hours may vary, so check the website.

Follow social media channels: AYSA on Facebook and Instagram, Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center on Facebook.



The historic Paramount Theatre downtown is open with a maximum capacity of 25%.


Find live music and upcoming events: abilenevisitors.com/calendar


To update your existing event on our calendar please email chelsea@abilenevisitors.com.

OTHER USEFUL INFO

Call 211 Texas Health and Human Services if you have any concerns regarding COVID-19
If you developed see symptoms of COVID-19, please call your doctor’s office or Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District (325) 692-5600 first for further direction.
Visit abilenevisitors.com/calendar for events updates. To update your existing event on our calendar, please email chelsea@abilenevisitors.com