We've been visiting the Abilene Zoo for over 13 years now, and it’s always a family favorite. All three of my kids have grown up loving this place—there’s always something new and exciting to see with each visit. The staff is one of the highlights of the zoo experience. They're friendly, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the animals they care for. Whether it’s during a fun educational show for the little ones or just answering questions while you stroll by, they clearly love what they do. The zoo itself isn’t massive, which is actually a plus in my book. You can easily see everything without feeling exhausted by the end of your visit. It’s the perfect size for families with younger kids, and still entertaining for adults too. They are currently expanding, so the zoo will soon be growing—but even now, it’s a wonderful and charming place to spend the day. If you haven’t been to the Abilene Zoo yet, I highly recommend stopping by. You won’t be disappointed!

I was originally going to give the Abilene Zoo 4 stars because while it’s a great zoo, there are definitely some areas that could use improvement. A few exhibits seemed a bit overcrowded or lacking in enrichment. However, I talked to a very friendly employee at the carousel, and after hearing about everything they have planned, I’m honestly hopeful and impressed. For example, the spider monkey exhibit felt extremely overcrowded — it looked like there were more than 10, maybe 15 or more. The employee explained that they recently seized around 9 baby spider monkeys at the border and brought them here temporarily. Once they’re old enough, they’ll be placed in other zoos. Knowing that made the overcrowding make a lot more sense, and I appreciate the role the Abilene Zoo is playing in helping them. He also mentioned that many exhibits are in the process of being updated to become more enriching and spacious, which is great to hear. Another unique detail he shared was that one of the higher-ups owns a large plot of land with his own animals and brings some to the zoo depending on the time of year. Right now, for the holidays, they have reindeer — which my son was ecstatic to see! The zoo itself has a train, a carousel, and lots of great animals. My son got to see a snapping turtle for the first time, and he was both amazed and a little scared because of the size. The animals all looked well cared for, active, and easy to see. The jaguar exhibit in particular looked amazing. Ticket prices are very affordable, and honestly, I think the experience is worth more than the cost. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would definitely recommend checking out the Abilene Zoo. I’m only passing through, but I hope that the next time I’m in the area, I’ll get to see all the improvements they’re planning.

My granddaughter and I, had a great time. Not very expensive. Lots of critters. We went during Halloween time. Decorated cool Definitely, will go back often! You can feed some animals. There is also, a giant sand pit for the kids. That's when, I rested. I had brought my umbrella for the sun. Didn't really need it. Lots of trees with shade. The monarch butterflies were everywhere, too!

Maybe it's because we had the entire zoo basically to ourselves because we were there on an off day, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The facility is beautiful, they have a great variety of animals, and they have great themes.

This zoo is a gem. Their exhibits are top notch. It’s not too long of walk to see everything, and each exhibit is well taken care of. And the giraffe feeding is one of the best zoo experiences someone can have.

This is such a cool smaller zoo you can spend time just strolling around the beautiful laid out property, It wasn't crowded and we so enjoyed looking at the animals. I would come back here again and again, can't wait to visit in the near future..!!!

It’s a beautiful serene atmosphere. So many beautiful animals and friendly workers. The trolly tour is super cool. It’s a small zoo, but there’s enough to see and appreciate. I brought a friend along with me. It was such a nice experience. We got to connect with the animals and nature. I’m looking forward to going back to whatever I may have missed or overlooked. They also give military discount which I appreciate. I’m also looking forward to the Air Force C- 130 exhibit that will eventually launch at this Zoo. I’m sure it will be a great addition to the Zoo’s collection. Love, Light, Peace, Blessings, Community

Frontier Texas! is an absolutely fantastic museum and a definite must-visit in Abilene. It is genuinely interactive and incredibly informative, making the history of the Texas frontier engaging for all ages. The museum truly brings the past to life, especially through their innovative use of hologram characters. It feels less like reading plaques and more like meeting the people who lived this history—it’s a completely immersive and memorable experience. We found the entire visit to be great and left feeling thoroughly educated and entertained. If you want history that jumps off the page and gets you involved, make sure to stop by Frontier Texas! Highly recommended!

This place was so much fun, extremely interactive so it kept the kids attention and we learned so much! We got some really cool souvenirs to take home and we talked about and referenced the museum our whole trip. Highly recommend bringing the whole family!

Such a fantastic museum! My husband & I throughly enjoyed exploring & learning about the Frontier! The holographic scenes are amazing. Take a couple hours and check this museum out!

We had a great time on our field trip. This place is interactive and informative. Can't wait to go back and visit again, but be able to take my time. Our tour guide was very patient and had a lot of knowledge.

We came on a field trip with second and third graders. There was a lot of interactive exhibits, which kept their attention well. We had a guide and she was dressed for the part and very knowledgeable and patient. There is a really cool 360 experience at the end that the kids loved.

Had a fantastic time at the museum It was awesome to see the holograms and to learn a lot about the state of Texas and how hard it was to live back then people dying left and right killing each other war fighting over land

Wow! This is a destination. I was not expecting the quality and extent of exhibits. Unique holographic presentations and a 360° theater production. Jere was a very knowledgeable host. Day 30 of our current trip and this is definitely one of the highlights.

Local fixture! Cozy historical theater in downtown Abilene TX offering concerts, movie, and documentary showings. We love going every chance we get!

I LOVE this place!!!! It’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL and they have some wonderful events here too!! You can even hit the snack bar! It’s very historical and it’s just an awesome place to go for so many things— one night they’ll have an actual movie showing, another night they’ll have a live performance of the Community Orchestra… It’s a lovely venue for anything!!! If you’re gonna be in town, I’d look to see if they have anything going on! It’s beautiful when it’s lit up outside and just as gorgeous on the inside (where if you look up at the ceiling, you think the clouds are moving!). Definitely a place I’d recommend!

The theater was awesome. A beautiful, historic building. Staff was helpful and polite. We went to see Reed Timmer and the entire experience was flawless. The Dominator 3 was awesome and Will (Rocket Man) with Team Dominator was very informative. The theater was a perfect place. 🥰

This was my first visit to the Paramount Theater in Abilene and it was for a concert. The venue was a very nice theater and the sound quality was good for the performance. The theater reminded my a lot of the Majestic theater in San Antonio. It had the star lights in the ceiling and I had been well maintained. I look forward to attending lore events here.

This is one of the most lovely theaters! It has been tastefully updated in such a way that it hasn't ruined the nostalgic character. In fact, I'm glad they haven't redone everything. There's something genuine and peaceful about things that age gracefully and don't get fussed over too much. It is definitely a step back in time to the golden age of live performances and golden Hollywood character.

Lovely facility.....staff friendly and happy. Each one of them mentioned how it was an honor to work in such a place of history. Can't wait to enjoy the events we purchased tickets for . Perfect size.

Great place for a movie, was here this time for a concert. It really is a great venue for whatever they may be hosting. Ben Folds was awesome, too!

I didn't tour the 2nd floor, only the 1st and 3rd. The Grace Coffee Shop is no longer open and is now an Event Center that happened to be in use when I was there. The tour of the 3rd floor was full of memorabilia from the early to mid 1900s. Beautifully displayed antiques and room settings.

The history of Abilene is fun to learn about. If it wasn’t for the train the city wouldn’t be here! To learn about the Grace Hotel is fun to learn about too!

What a beautiful museum! Small, but I love being able to see inside the old hotel. There are art galleries on the first two floors, a super fun kid's space on the second floor, and more local history on the third. I really enjoyed it and learning more about Abilene! The original train station is right across the street and several of the storybook character statues are in the immediate area. There is dedicated parking for the museum, "behind" the hotel (opposite from the front corner entrance), both covered and uncovered. I found plenty of street parking as well right on the corner. There's a coffee shop and restaurant nearby that looked like they were serving at 10 am.

We recently attended a wedding at The Grace Museum and it was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by how beautifully the historic building blended classic charm with modern elegance. The stunning architecture, art-filled walls, and warm lighting created the perfect romantic atmosphere — every corner felt like a photo opportunity! The staff at The Grace were incredibly professional and attentive. Everything ran so smoothly, from the ceremony setup to the reception. You could tell the team truly cared about making the evening special for everyone — guests and couple alike. The museum’s layout worked perfectly for the event: the ceremony was intimate and heartfelt, the cocktail hour flowed seamlessly, and the reception space was both spacious and cozy. It was such a unique and elegant venue that captured the spirit of West Texas in such a timeless way.

Stopped in Abilene for a few hours and popped into this little museum. It’s a combination of art, kid’s stuff, and history. The building was originally built to be a hotel, and the third floor has some history about it. The lady working the front desk was super nice and informative. She explained the layout of the museum since it was my first visit. I also asked for recommendations for the city, and she was very helpful with things to see and eat.

The Grave Museum is not only a showcase art gallery for current professionals but it is a legacy, a historical site, record of human expansion in the Abilene area with its cluster of galleries dedicated to honoring the past. It serves as an experiential zone for creativity that young people can freely engage. For the artist whom are impacting the world one gallery showing at a time, your artist membership and active showings are a way to execute your influence through vision, interpretation, expression.

Our family of seven visited The Grace in the morning. Our five children had an amazing time discovering all the kinds of art they could make in the play zone. The VW Bug was a huge hit for our three-year-old. Our seven-year-old loved the stage area and the Astronaut costumes. Our eight-year-old was amazed by the touchscreen draw creator. And our five-year-old and six-year-old loved the play centers. The art installations on communication and the arts were beautifully displayed and the children found them most interesting. The period rooms and the hotel room would have looked like at The Grace for was very interesting and was loved and cared for. I enjoyed the dresses and many types of hand fans. We could not have been more entertained by this outing. It was also a great place to be out of the hot sun.

I've been to other historic forts that had amenities such as gift shops and partially- or fully-restored ruins. This site has ruins, restrooms, and a heavily spider-infested welcome area with a bit of history posted. So this is a place you come if you like the idea of walking around looking at ruins, not a museum-like ruins as you see in some other historic forts. Also FYI, there's a posted sign warning to watch out for rattlesnakes (we didn't see any; someone apparently mows the grass, which helps) and there are sticker plants, so wear long pants.

After visiting Frontier Texas!, we headed out to Fort Phantom Hill, and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the ruins. It offers a fascinating glimpse into history, and the information booklet provided at the entrance is excellent, allowing for a fantastic, easy, self-paced walking tour of the grounds. The site itself is a beautiful, open piece of history. The only minor drawback is that because it is an open-air historical site, there are quite a few spiders and creepy crawlers around the ruins—so be prepared and maybe wear closed shoes! Despite the bugs, it's a worthwhile, informative, and highly recommended historical stop for anyone in the Abilene area.

What a great stop on a road trip! We grabbed sandwiches in town and ate them as we walked this site. It's a free park. In mid-May, the flowers were so beautiful! So many butterflies! Cacti were in full bloom! So many huge mosquitoes! Bring insect spray or just do what we did...move quickly and watch each other's backs! The site was great for getting a short walk in on a long drive and seeing some historical ruins.

I love history, so getting to walk through a place that was first inhabited in 1850 was special to me.

such a neat place with such a history! can't wait to go back & explore around some more when it gets cooler out.

My husband & I stopped here after we visited the Frontier Texas. It was cool to walk around & imagine what life was like. Make sure to wear closed shoes, a lot of bugs 😀

If you love history and looking for a active and free activity this the place clean restrooms but not to maintain is not 💩dirty is just dusty and spider webs but is awesome 🫡🫡🫡🫡

Really love this place. I only have been here on Saturday mornings with my two year old. Not only is it free to get into but they do free crafts and if it’s open, a little museum featuring artists and authors and their books. They have a book/gift shop too that’s pretty big and has a lot of options. My toddler loves it and it gives us something to do Saturday mornings. Not to mention the staff are always very kind and pleasant. They have an area in the back too that has other activities for kids to do as well. Idk if it would be really crazy fun for little babies or older kids, unless they like art, but it’s pretty perfect for toddlers. It’s always clean too. I haven’t been to any of their events or anything though, but I imagine those are just as great too. Definitely recommend if you just need to burn off some toddler energy or if your child is into literature and art. If they do have special events i would recommend buying tickets in advance.

Oh my gooodness this park and the sculpture walk was awesome. We were in town on a misty/rainy day. There were a few groups of people out enjoying the sculptures at the park and strolling the streets. Abilene downtown has a neat feel. There’s fun boutiques, hat shops and a Texas Novelty store. The Paramount Theater was playing “Its a Wonderful Life.” I mean… come on 🥰

A really nice little (free) museum not to be missed! It spotlights a children's book writer/artist with original art. The bookstore is wonderful too! There are also b/w photos of previous spotlighted writers. There are also really great children's book statues outside of the museum to enjoy. 👌

We were greeted at the door. She explained the history of the museum and the original art of the book illustrators. We then were able to explore on our own and finifinished off going to the bookstore.

Ms. Kayla from NCCIL is phenomenal! Early Artists was such a great session. Our 5,3, and 2 year olds loved it. Thank you!

This was such a fun experience! It is another hidden gem in Abilene. The NCCIL features the original art work from one children's book illustrator each quarter. When possible the illustrator comes for the debut of their art work. You get the opportunity to see their art with the story book near by. We had a great time! Admission is by donation only, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

The NCCIL is a fantastic place. This weekend is the annual CALF (Children's Art & Literacy Festival) which draws people from all over.

Truly a hidden gem in Texas. We just happened to be passing thru and thought we would stop in. I had not heard of the 12th Armored Div., so I learned so much that I had not known about before. The museum has an extensive collection spread through 3 floors.

The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum in Abilene is a truly powerful and moving experience. It offers a profound look into the history of the "Hellcats" during World War II, focusing not just on battles, but on the human cost. The atmosphere within the museum is notably eerie and solemn, which reflects the heavy realities of their service. It’s an incredibly informative museum, with thoughtfully curated exhibits that successfully honor the legacy and personal sacrifices made by the division's soldiers.

Very cool! Little museum in Abilene downtown. History of the 12th armored division army unit and work it in World war II. Very sombering. There's a section about the concentration camps but it was very interesting as well. She's short two block walk to Monk's coffee shop so check it out. $24 for a family of four. Two adults, two kids.

Unbelievable detail, amazing displays, completely clean, organized and full of knowledge. A hidden gem 💎

As a disabled veteran, I love visiting this place. There’s so many nice things there that really make you appreciate the amazing service members that came way beyond I ever did—- the folks there are so nice and wonderful and are always there to answer your questions and give you a taste of history. God bless these wonderful folks. Even while living in Abilene, I visited this place more than once… and it was wonderful every time. I would absolutely recommend this place for anyone to visit and when I go to Abilene, I’ll definitely stop by again.

Had a great time exploring this museum. Such fantastic history. So glad we found this museum!

Pictures cannot do justice. There's three levels of this museum and be prepared to read a lot! There's a lot of interesting photos as well so give yourself plenty of time to browse. I've never been to Abilene so be aware it's nestled right in downtown. Great museum!

Wonderful experience. Amazing to just sit and reflect.

Definitely need to put this on your bucket list. The peace and transformation that comes over you as you take time to see all the details of the beautiful scuptultes and the reading throughout the rocks is heartfelt. I've been twice and look forward to going again . I find peace here. I took my Dad there after he had just been in an accident we were coming from Texarkana and were making our way home and I just knew he would feel it's presence. He really like it. J

A very solemn place located within Abilene Christian University. A good place to meditate. Ample parking.

Stopped by to check out this statue. It is astonishing. So beautiful. Take time to walk around and read everything.

Really lovely, easy for an outsider to visit - there's a parking lot right there, and while I'm sure it's for students, no one will mind if you park for a few minutes to look! Beautiful campus.

The sculpture is part of the public sculpture collection, spread throughout the town of Abilene. It was somewhat difficult to locate once we were on campus (Abilene Christian), but a loop around, and following the signs, we were asked to locate it. There are plaques that tell the story of this piece near the base.

Jacob's Dream Sculpture is the perfect place to take photos, eat lunch or to sit and enjoy quiet time. It's peaceful and allows you to reflect. There are so many beautiful focal points with inspiring words of affirmation and reminders of the beauty of the universe and God. The lush grass and landscaping is a beautiful backdrop. My daughter graduated from Abilene Christian University and I decided to take her photos here. I'm no professional but ... I must say they came out GREAT!

Loved this little spot. Would give a 5 if they had a dry red...(maybe they were out). My husband is a fan of sweet wine so he was very pleased. The mini charcuterie and the bread and oil were very good!!!! Sat outside by the creek. Pretty. Forgot to take pics before diving in but...empty plates speak volumes. Yummy!

Cute and quaint winery. I actually visited this place for the first time almost a decade ago, so it's been around for a while. They have a decent amount of wine options, and the ambience is great. The outdoor view is pretty, considering it's in a city. I've had a lot of Texas wine. This winery's wine doesn't rank among my favorites, but that's just based on my personal wine preferences. If you like trying new wineries, then this place is worth a visit.

My first time coming here, one of the ladies that was helping me was very sweet, but the other lady that was working there kept jumping in, and was very rude.

I highly recommend this place!! If you are just passing through Abilene, it’s worth a stop! They are great about having themed drinks, music and food trucks on the weekends, comedy shows and trivia nights! They have a wide variety of wine and delicious food!

Excellent place to share with friends or family and be able to taste the variety of wines that they make.. super recommended

We attended the trivia contest! What a great eventt, we had lots of fun. People should remember it's not business friendly to bring outside food and beverages. How is the place supposed to make money?

I really like this place, but I wish they would clean up the outside sitting area better. I understand its outside, but a leaf blower and broom to the spider webs would make it better.

Play grounds are clean. Grass always maintained. A safe park a d is wheelchair accessible in some areas. Quite a few things to do in the area. The outdoor gym is cool!

This is one of my favorite places in Abilene. The playground is a big hit with the kids. I always enjoy visiting the prairie dogs. If you haven’t had a chance to see them, I highly recommend it.

Great park to let the kids play. There is a nice big climbing area, and they even have a walking/biking/running walkway around the whole park. There is also a splash pad that looks like it's for the younger children. Not very big, but looks like a great time! We also saw some Prarie dogs! Will definitely visit this park again.

Paved path measures 1.6 miles from the entry parking area around the full loop. Beware--no shade on 95% of it, so you will feel the sun the whole time. Nice peaceful park, plenty of people walking, walking dogs, playing at the playground. Prairie dogs love this park too!

Very nice park in Abilene with a big walking trail and it’s right next to the YMCA. I don’t recommend staying after sunset since it’s not well illuminated. Once a saw a big all white male group gathered/huddled for what looked like a meeting at this particular park. I honestly didn’t feel safe walking passed this all big white male group although I was accompanied by a friend who has been living in the immediate area of the park for several years. I can only hope that it was not a hater or neo supremacist group meeting. I truly hope that isn’t the case because it would a negative representation of not only of Red Bud park, but the surrounding neighborhoods to include the community, and city as a whole. It’s a nice day time walking park. I see ppl walking the big trail along the perimeter of the park with family, friends, and pets all the time. It would be great if they had better lighting during the dark hours. Love, Light, Peace, Blessings, Community No weapon formed against me shall prosper

Just wanted somewhere I could take my dog for a nice walk. Even though it was in town, this was open space. I took her off-leash. Let her run as well as on leash walking around the periphery of the park. There were doggy bags with trash cans.

Great park for walking and running. So many prairie dogs!

This is an interesting place to visit! It centers on a Christian perspective of how our world was created along with several historical time periods. The kids especially enjoy the dinosaur display. Admission is by donation so if you can't afford much feel easy about going anyway.

My family and I had a wonderful time here. We spent 3 hours here learning all about so many different things. God is Truth and thats the end of the that story. The staff are so sweet and could be angels in disguise. This place a true gem that everyone should see!

The animals are very clearly not taken care of. This poor dove has been pulling its feathers out due to stress. The reptiles are enclosed in spaces entirely too small and have no where to climb or hide. Truly heartbreaking. I don’t recommend giving them any of your money. It clearly doesn’t go to the care of these animals.

My husband and I dropped in to the Discovery Center totally unexpectedly on a mission to head to the antique mall next door that was closed when we got there before our appointment at the DMV. We decided to take a look around the shops nearby and noticed the Discovery Center. Gwen was the most welcoming host! She gave us a rundown of the museum and introduced us to lovely Henry (the museum’s orange cat)! We want to express our gratitude for having someone on board that is passionate about what she does and she surely left an imprint on us. We hope that the next time we both are in Abilene—the Discovery Center will be our first stop to see Gwen! I wish we could have explored more of it, but we were on a time crunch as it wasn’t on our to-do list for the very small roadtrip west. What a fascinating place!

Carolyn and Gwen are the best tour guides! They are knowledgeable and passionate about this center! We enjoyed our time spent there. My grandchildren had so much fun. There's much to see, lots to hear. Thank you, Discovery Center, for what you do! Prov. 25:2

Great little gem of a museum in the heart of Abilene. Exhibits are free, but a donation is recommended. Great place to spend an afternoon and learn about the Titanic (did you know they guy who found it lived in Abilene?), Israel, The Ark and so much more. They have a few animals that are hands on and a cool mini sandbox for the kids. They also have a summer camp that my son loved. They even had the kids 'dig' for fossils. They offer so much information, you won't have time to do everything. It's a great way to keep the kids entertained without all the money. Bonus fact: they have a Woolly Mammoth tooth, you'll have to check out. Be prepared, you will have to plan multiple trips!

This place is amazing full of mind blowing information about God's creation of man, God's Laws, and much more. On top of all of that the ladies and volunteers that run The Center are the sweetest ever.

We stopped while on a road trip passing through. It was the perfect place to stretch our legs. My 2.5 year old had a blast looking at the statues and running around. I can't wait to make this a regular pit stop!

I loved the amazing thoughtful, and intricate artistic work that was put into this. My kids really enjoyed it. I also loved the interactive app to help you search for more of these statues around the area.

Beautiful little park with so many sculptures from new and old children’s stories. Definitely worth a stop and many are under the shade of trees. Bring the children’s books with you! At the front you can also pick up a brochure with more info on each. Lots of fun activities for kids.

Had a great time taking pics with my girl, as we passed thru Abilene! Great park! ❤️

The Book quotes on the large sitting stones along the pathway were my favorite part of the park. Of course my younger kids enjoyed the story book statues the best. The location was clean, safe, and well landscaped/designed. A must see in the city!

This garden was an enchanting step into the storybook of childhood. Goes to prove Abilene is the storybook capitol.

What a sweet place! It's so cute and well done, though I wish they would clear out what I assume are the added christmas "extras" of added skirts and scarves. I'm told at night it looks totally different. I bet Charlotte's Web over Wilbur looks best at night - it's a little hard to see in the daytime. Also, don't do what I did - I parked a block away. Park in the copious convention center parking right next to it.

The atmosphere here is everything. Even on a hot day, it’s so pleasant to sit outside in the evening—the vibe is just perfect. The frozen sangria (highly recommend!) is my absolute favorite thing on the menu, and the food is always good too. This is one of the cutest spots for a date night, but it’s just as great for groups, with plenty of seating for any occasion. I was lucky enough to celebrate my friends’ engagement here this past weekend, and I can’t say enough about how the employees and owner stepped up to make it such a special night for them. A true gem in town—highly recommend!

The staff was so nice and very accommodating for our surprise birthday party! The cheese board was delicious and the sangria was even better!! The love music was a fantastic touch. We love The Mill and we will for sure be coming back for date nights!!

The ambience was amazing. So was the food. If you're gonna eat Steak in Abilene, eat from The Mill. Highly recommended.

The environment, the music, the steak on Thursday. Check it out. “Its a vibe” as the younger generation would say.

Absolutely terrific place for small plates and amazing wine tasting experience inside or outside. Monthly yoga inside the large room adjacent to the winery. Very cool spot with a killer vibe to just chill and sip wine all afternoon or evening. The staff are impeccable. All of the women who run this show are class acts. Professional and kind and knowledgeable. The 4 keg tap wines they have available as well as by the bottle are vast. They even offer a wine bottle tap fill program just like beer growlers but for wine. They also offer a long beer listing with a growler program as well. All round solid place to come and experience if you in town. Military discounts as well! The house sangria is a summer hit I'm sure of this! Try it and see.

Great place. Quiet, able to have a conversation without yelling. Great environment. Setup is pleasing. Free tastings. Outside seating next to fire pits is surprisingly warm and comfortable. Beer, wine, cigars, local draft! Def recommend this place. Remy was a wonderful help!

We had the best night tonight at the Mill! The food was great. Super fast service for our steaks. Love the frozen sangria and chocolate cake. The live music was a true highlight! I will be honest we were worried about the heat or having to sit in the sun but lots of shade with awnings and vines. A very pleasant night with my girls! We'll be back.

A beautiful place for my dad and all the others whole served in the military in hopes of making this country great

I am very thankful for this cemetery and how they honor the lives of veterans and fallen soldiers. The grounds are beautiful, and the service, ceremony, and pavilion were simple yet meaningful. I deeply appreciate their efforts to put together such a respectful tribute for my Great Uncle. However, I must address a troubling experience. The man pictured in my photo was incredibly rude and cruel to my family. His behavior, yelling and screaming at us for reasons unknown to us, was completely inappropriate, especially given that we were there to mourn the loss of a loved one. This individual is a poor representative for a government facility meant to serve and honor veterans and console grieving families. I sincerely hope action is taken to remove him from his job so that other families don't encounter his negativity. Unacceptable.

My wife and her family were there to bury her mother, got done and were leaving as the director for the cemetery burials comes along and tells them "I needed you gone 5 minutes ago" and then tells them he can't bury her today if they don't go. So I call and of course the person who runs the place takes the side of his employee. Because the employee changed the story, but that is just how it goes. So much for taking care of the situation there, eh? A bit more respect for the veterans and their spouses would be nice. Place could use a lesson in professionalism and compassion.

A sharp, well maintained, respectful cemetery. Staff is professional and helpful to funeral homes and client families.

We celebrated a humbling Memorial Day here today.

The grounds here are beautiful, and immaculately maintained. The staff is very helpful and compassionate. My husband stated several years ago that this cemetery seemed so peaceful, and this is where he would like us to be. I take some comfort knowing he is in such a peaceful spot. My only wish would be that the hours would be a little more flexible, but that is a minor thing.

I don't like the fact they are closed on the weekend, that's when most can go see their loved ones.... I don't care for the floral pick up either because only can visit her every so often and I would like to leave flowers on there and they stay for more than a couple of days I'd like him to stay until I get back to pick them up myself. Other than those two things it's a great cemetery...

I'm so glad they are trying to preserve the 1910 historic Swenson House. They allowed our bus tour to have a catered lunch there with a private guided tour. Sorry some of the photos got out of order.

This is a really cool, old house. You are immediately transported back in time as you step across the front threshold of this place. The group that runs and preserves this place has done a fantastic job keeping everything period appropriate, or pretty close. You can rent the Swenson House for private parties and gatherings. I would recommend taking an opportunity to see this place. It is truly magnificent!

An absolutely fantastic way to spend an hour in Abilene! The house is absolutely gorgeous and the tour guides are top notch as well. If only these walls could talk! You truly feel like you are stepping back in time in this place and frankly wish you could stay ;) The flamengo bathroom was the price of admission.

A most beautiful and interesting place. Lots of history and curious, charming features that provide insight in to the times. The floors, the furniture, the ceilings, the windows are all fantastic. The oval dining room is fun too.

Beautiful historic home with great staff. Lovely gardens and the decorations are always amazing☺️

We went to an open house last Saturday that included a tour of the main floor of the house and freedom to roam the grounds. Coffee and pastries were served as well. There were also kids activities available as well as a few craft and food vendors. It was wonderful to see the house and grounds so well cared for! If we were local I would have joined the preservation society. They're doing great work.

An absolutely beautiful building and the staff is incredible - a pleasure to work with! Swenson House is a great venue for memorable events and well worth supporting.

When I went in October 2020, they were still only doing to-go beer. However, we were told they would be reopening October 14th. I didn't get a chance to go inside, but got the Stripper Dust Vanilla Porter to go. I definitely liked the vanilla notes. The picnic tables in the back would be nice, in normal times. I'll have to stop by again, next time I'm in town.

Friendly area, awesome tours, great people, highly rated brews available. Watch the canning process, ot the brew art coming alive.

Pretty good beer. 7th anniversary was fun with the Dave Hobbs band. They should have more events with live music.

I go here with my brother when he is in town and it never fails me! I have a great time! This is a place that is not open long and only one day but the beer is awesome, the people are friendly and you are in a brewery! It is really cool! If you want to stop in - best check the hours, I was taking pictures of this awesome car and forgot to take pictures of the place dang it! I do love it there though. It's a come as you are place and people do. Dogs are welcome too. That is a place that I will be taking mine so she can mingle with the other dogs there and get some socializing in. Do stop by and always say hello to the help, they are awesome cool! Pappy Slokum Brewery a great place to be on a Saturday!

First time going and I completely recommend it for others. It is a great family friendly environment that makes you feel right at home. I couldn't tell who were regular costumers and who worked there from the love shown between the staff and friends that have been made with this place. Everyone was proud to wear the Pappy shirts and you could tell the pride that has been put into the place. I'm not even a beer drinker and thought the two beers me and a friend split were really good. Even the food truck was exceptionally wonderful. If you can't tell I was really suprised.

This is a fun brewery to visit. Not many amenities like most breweries, but the atmosphere is fun and inviting. Their beer is very good. They clearly know what they are doing. Food is provided by a food truck that parks out back. A very enjoyable place to go. They would get more of a rating for me if they had longer hours. I have visited Abilene multiple times and it has been hard to catch these guys open.

What a great time! Stopped by on our way through with our toddler and dog. Kids and dogs are welcome! Delicious food, great people, great beer, such a welcoming, friendly place, and I can't state enough how awesome it was to find a dog friendly place so our dog could stretch his legs too.