A blast from the past. Glad I moved here. Back in my home town the skating places I grew up with…read morewere torn down to build condos

A great place to skate wonderful staff very clean,safe and fun for adults and children. So if u…read morelive in Abilene or visiting u should stop by and check it out

One thing I quickly learned about Abilene before visiting is that it is the Storybook Capital of…read moreAmerica, creating sculptures, benches, and other Easter eggs throughout its downtown district as an ode to storybook classics. Right off North 1st Street lies Dr. Seuss Park, with six Dr. Seuss statues of some of his most popular characters. The statues include Horton from Horton Hears a Who!, Sam-I-Am from Green Eggs and Ham, Yertle the Turtle, the Grinch, the Lorax, and of course, the Cat in the Hat. These Dr. Seuss sculptures were all installed between 2012 and 2013, and they're all well maintained. I really like how Sam-I-Am's green eggs and ham are oxidized to make them green. It's an amazing touch. The park is very serene, especially with the fountain in the middle. I do wish there were a few more floral aspects, but the level of greenery really helps give the place the love it deserves. I would recommend this to anyone driving through or past the city to make a little detour because it is so cool to see. RIYL: Dr. Seuess but Universal Studios Florida is too far away

The City of Abilene has a whole "storybook" section dedicated to parks, encouraging those to read…read morewhile enjoying the outdoors. The Dr. Seuss Park was one of these well-maintained environments that I visited on 11/21/2023. Even though winter is obviously approaching with coolness in the air, the absence of water in the large fountain, and leaves scattered everywhere, the grounds made for a peaceful fall walk. I have been a fan of Dr. Seuss since I was little. That admiration of his works re-emerged when I was a teacher over 10 years ago. His books helped my young students as well as my own children to develop a passion for reading. There were several key characters from Seuss's books that had statues in this small suburban park: The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch with Max (the loyal little canine) at his side, The Lorax & a few more. Though these are fictional creatures, they certainly teach us important lessons in life. "A person's a person, no matter how small." That's definitely one of my favorite Seuss quotes. It and other are etched in stones in front of the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau nearby. Free 15-minute parking is available in a small lot within short walking distance. On Google Maps you might see this park listed as "Everman Park."

Comfortable atmosphere good honest real folks ice cold beer god bless America and god bless…read morePresident Donald J Trump

GREAT PLACE! Play pool, have some drinks. Friendly atmosphere.read more

Great place! Pro shop staff is helpful. Nicest course in the area! Charles Coody, '71 Masters…read moreWinner owns it. Might even get to meet him!

Course was very nice. Took along my one year old and everyone was very accommodating to him, even…read moregiving him a golf ball and made him enjoy his first round of golf.

Abilene's storybook initiative is one of the coolest things I've seen in a small town of its size…read more The Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden, free and open year-round, was one of my favorite things to see in Abilene. The garden wraps around the Abilene Convention Center and features beautifully maintained sculptures of both classic and modern storybook characters, including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Three Little Pigs, Stuart Little, and Charlotte and Wilbur from Charlotte's Web, among others. I loved how next to each sculpture is a page or the cover from the actual book, which helps you connect the character to the story. Some of the sculptures also had author bios about the storybook's writer, which is a nice detail. There are great opportunities for photos, such as sitting in the boat with Stuart Little or running away from the three bears with Goldilocks, which my girlfriend and I took advantage of. The park also has a lot of string lights for nighttime and is open all hours of the day to enjoy. If you're ever passing through Abilene while on I-20, I highly recommend making a pit stop to check out all these statues. They're still adding more each year, and the new Clear Fork Bank Storybook Garden on the opposite side of the Abilene Convention Center already features two sculptures with plenty of room for more. RIYL: Being the only adult without kids looking at statues

this is a neat little park with a nice walking path and a bunch of different statues.read more

The Abilene Zoo is an easily walkable and affordable zoo. It has several endangered animals and the…read morestaff is excellent.

this is a fun zoo overall. pretty roadrunner. there was a $6 fee to feed the giraffes lettuce…read more monkeys on swings.

Great Gym. Steam room and sauna are always a plus along with the kid care …read more Great Gym. Steam room and sauna are always a plus along with the kid care .

Pool is frequently closed and pvc ramp into pool has been broken and out of service for months…read more Putting lots of wear and tear on the lift with the lifeguards having to use it to help people in and out of the pool. This seems like a pretty simple fix to replace, not sure what is complicating getting a new ramp installed so members can get in and out of the pool. Other than that, membership is well worth it and things are reasonably maintained.

Another #carclublife story where I spent the morning sending hot brass flying. I lead my group from…read moreAustin to Abilene eventually ending up at Perini Ranch for steaks. Instead of visiting a museum or twiddling our thumbs we showed up to have some fun. One of our members had always wanted to shoot full auto. I called a few weeks out; made arrangements for us to visit. Video is posted; he was grinning ear to ear murdering a paper zombie. That would be 100 rounds in about a minute including reloading. Everyone else brought their own shooting irons. My first time at a range having lived on a ranch my entire life! Staff was friendly and direct on instructions. Hearing and eye protection were provided if you forgot to bring your own. Staffers even made some adjustments to my laser sight on my 9mm S&W Shield without a charge for the help. I spent my 50 rounds, took many pics, and retired to the lobby to present our targets for inspection by other members. We headed south afterwards in search of steaks as rewards.

Great USMC Veteran business with great prices. All firearms manufactures that discount military,…read moreveterans, and first responders are in a well-marked display case so you dont have to go searching on a list from the manufacture. Moreover, they did my rear sight swap for me for free and I didnt buy anything from the store. Automatic weapons to rent to shoot as well as a large assortment of many different weapons to range try before buying.