Have you noticed the new stone pillars around Downtown Abilene? We figured you might have some questions about these new features so, we took it into our hands to get all of the details from the Cultural Affairs Council. There are four pillars around Abilene to designate the Cultural District designed by the Texas Commission on the Arts. The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council submitted a proposal for a grant to…
Downtown Abilene End of Summer Bucketlist
As we near the end of the first week of August, it’s beginning to feel like summer is coming to an end. But there is still an abundance of the things to do here in downtown Abilene! Don’t let the summer heat stop you. It’s time to seize these summer days before they start slipping away! Here is your end of summer bucket list to help alleviate those end of…
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Happy Hour in Downtown Abilene
Staying in downtown Abilene? Attending a conference at the Abilene Convention Center? Here are some of our favorite places for Happy Hour that are within walking distance or within close proximity: Cypress Street Station A sophisticated brew pub and American restaurant, Cypress Street Station, offering a wide variety of menu items, make the perfect place for lunch for business oriented individuals who are there for business meetings, and are looking…
The Grace Museum – Then & Now
The well known and loved Grace Museum has been around since 1909 when it was first built as the Grace Hotel. The Grace Hotel was the finest hotel located on the railroads between El Paso and Forth Worth. In the 1960s, the passenger rail train became utilized less and less thus leaving Abilene behind in the dust. The Grace Hotel was left behind as well, closing in 1973. Thankfully, around…
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DOWNTOWN ABI INVESTORS: Condley and Company, LLP
Condley and Company, LLP has been serving the Abilene community for several decades in the downtown landscape. Recently, they have made the executive decision to expand their space and services to a bigger location. Renovations are underway at North 3rd and Pine Street to transform the historic department store building into Condley’s new home. As business activity and expansion continues to heighten, Condley’s new downtown location will give them the…
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New Renderings of the Downtown Abilene Hotel and Convention Center
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Calendar of Events for December
Discover the charm of Christmas in downtown Abilene at the 31st Annual City Sidewalks celebration hosted by the Abilene Downtown Association. Merchants, museums and galleries will open their decorated doors for a full week of holiday cheer, fun activities and shopping. Highlights include a parade of lights, lighting of a 62-foot Christmas tree, musical performances and free goodies. Full schedule of events: DEC. 2-11 Contest: Downtown businesses are competing for best decorated…
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Downtown ABI Mural Guide
Ever wonder how many murals are on display around Downtown ABI, and where exactly you can find them? We’ve done the work for you! Thanks to our friends at AbileneScene, each mural in Downtown ABI is listed below. Take the day to learn about and enjoy Downtown ABI’s urban art with a tour through our mural guide. Or, find that one mural you’ve always wanted to use as an Instagram…
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Downtown Abilene Launches Interactive Map for $100M Development Pipeline
ABILENE, Texas – The Abilene Chamber of Commerce Downtown Initiative (Downtown ABI) today launched an interactive map to track and promote the $100M+ in real estate development projects taking shape in the center city. The new tool may be found on the Map page of this website. Spearheaded by an anticipated $66M, 206-room, four-star convention center hotel, expected to open in late 2021 or early 2022, downtown Abilene is seeing…
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