Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene
#23 among attractions in Abilene
Facts and practical information
The Taylor County Expo Center, formerly Taylor County Coliseum, is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Abilene, Texas. It was built in 1973. ()
Taylor County Expo Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: The Grace Museum, Mall of Abilene, Frontier Texas!, Paramount Theatre.
- 2.7 miNWMuseum, History museum, Art museum
The Grace Museum, Abilene
70 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...
- 4.7 miSWShopping, Shopping centre
Mall of Abilene, Abilene
119 min walk • Mall of Abilene is an enclosed shopping mall in Abilene, Texas. It is located in the south side of the city, at the southwest corner of Buffalo Gap Road and US 83/84. Occupying a 61-acre plot of land, It serves a 22-county trade area.
- 2.4 miNW32°26'57"N • 99°43'43"W
Frontier Texas!, Abilene
62 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
- 2.8 miNWHistorical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Abilene
72 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.
- ~1170 ftNZoo
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.
- 2.8 miNWMuseum, Specialty museum, Art museum
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Abilene
72 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.
- 3.3 miWUniversities and schools
McMurry University, Abilene
85 min walk • McMurry University is a private Methodist university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1923 and named after William Fletcher McMurry.
- 2.7 miNUniversities and schools
Abilene Christian University, Abilene
70 min walk • Abilene Christian University is a private Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1906 as Childers Classical Institute.
- 4 miNWUniversities and schools
Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene
101 min walk • Hardin–Simmons University is a private Baptist university in Abilene, Texas.
- 2.6 miWModernist architecture
Enterprise Tower, Abilene
67 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.
- 3 miNWChurch, Gothic Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Abilene
77 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.