About Abilene
Abilene, Texas is conveniently located on I-20 halfway between Dallas/Ft. Worth and Midland/Odessa is the central hub of the 21-county area fondly referred to as the Big Country. Abilene is a mid-size city that preserves the character and sense of community of a small town with the modern conveniences and attractions of a contemporary city.
Abilene is home to Dyess Airforce Base, excellent school systems, and multiple higher education institutions including Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Texas State Technical College, and Cisco College. Abilene has a thriving downtown with restaurants, bars, and retail shopping, along with a host of local and popular chain restaurants peppered throughout the city. True to its West Texas roots, Abilene is a designated “Music Friendly City” where you can find live music from local artists at venues most days of the week. The warm climate of West Texas provides ample opportunities year-round for hunting, fishing, golf, tennis, and other outdoor activities. If you happen to find something not available in Abilene, you are only a day trip away from attractions in the Metroplex, Austin, San Antonio, or Houston, or you can hop on a flight at Abilene Regional Airport to anywhere your heart desires.
Visit Abilene and see why so many love to call this community home.
