Western Heritage Classic, Abilene

#18 among attractions in Abilene

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Western Heritage Classic (address: Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 Highway 36) is a place located in Abilene (Texas state) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 1742 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 32°26'6"N latitude and 99°41'42"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Abilene Zoological Gardens (zoo, 6 min walk), Shotwell Stadium (football, 6 min walk), Taylor County Expo Center (sport venue, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 32°26'6"N, 99°41'42"W

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Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 Highway 36Lytle AreaAbilene United States

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Western Heritage Classic – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Grace Museum, Frontier Texas!, Paramount Theatre, Abilene Zoological Gardens.

2.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Grace Museum, Abilene
65 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Abilene, Texas, The Grace Museum stands as a cultural beacon for art, history, and education in the region. Housed in a beautifully restored 1909 historic building, which was once the Grace Hotel, the museum offers a multifaceted...
2.2 miNW
32°26'57"N • 99°43'43"W
Frontier Texas!, Abilene
56 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
2.6 miNW
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Abilene
66 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is located in downtown Abilene, Texas at 352 Cypress Street. The Paramount was built in 1930 by H. O. Wooten, adjacent to his Hotel Wooten. Opening night was May 19, 1930, with the film, Safety in Numbers starring Carole Lombard.
~1050 ftNE
Zoo
Abilene Zoological Gardens, Abilene
6 min walk • The Abilene Zoological Gardens is a small 16-acre zoo located in Abilene, Texas. The zoo has over 1,000 animals representing over 250 species. Attendance for 2013 was 224,000. Abilene zoo has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1985.
2.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Abilene
67 min walk • The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature is an American museum dedicated to illustrations in children's literature. It was established in 2000 and is located in Abilene, Texas.
3.1 miW
Universities and schools
McMurry University, Abilene
81 min walk • McMurry University is a private Methodist university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1923 and named after William Fletcher McMurry.
2.5 miN
Universities and schools
Abilene Christian University, Abilene
65 min walk • Abilene Christian University is a private Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute.
3.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene
96 min walk • Hardin–Simmons University is a private Baptist university in Abilene, Texas.
2.4 miW
Modernist architecture
Enterprise Tower, Abilene
62 min walk • The Enterprise is a highrise located in Abilene, Texas originally known as the First State Bank Tower and then Bank of America Building. It was constructed in the early 80s and completed by 1984.
2.8 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Abilene
71 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 400 Orange Street in Abilene, Texas. The Gothic Revival style building was constructed in 1924 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
2.8 miN
Park
Poly Wells Field, Abilene
72 min walk • Poly Wells Field is the home stadium for the Division I Abilene Christian Wildcats softball team. The stadium is located on the campus of Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.