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Abilene Zoo

One of five largest in state; more than 173 species of animals displayed in natural habitats. Special features are the Creepy Crawler Center, Wetlands, giraffe bridge and black rhinos.

Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Summer hours (Memorial Day–Labor Day) Thu. 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission fee. In Nelson Park, at Texas 36 and Loop 322 across from the Taylor County Expo Center. 325/676-6085. www.abilenetx.com/zoo.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Activities

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an activity to fit your vacation style.

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Abilene, Texas
79602
325/676-6085

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Hours

Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Summer hours (Memorial Day–Labor Day) Thu. 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Featured Activity

On Victoria College campus, museum showcases the rich multi-cultural heritage of the region. Exhibits include artifacts and information about Presidio La Bahia and Fort St. Louis, the first European settlement in Texas, as well as items recovered from La Belle, one of La Salle's ships, and the science involved in the recovery of these national treasures. Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission fee. 2200 E. Red River. 361/582-2511. www.museumofthecoastalbend.org.

City: Victoria
Region: Gulf Coast

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Popular Activities

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

Japanese Garden
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Kemah Boardwalk
City: Kemah
Region: Gulf Coast

SeaWorld San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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