ABILENE: What We Saw In This Old Wild West Texas City
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Date: 2024-01-28
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usa-by-car
My wife and I have twice visited Abilene (From New Zealand. First time in October 2018 we stopped by for a coffee break of about 30 minutes on the drive from Stephenville to El Paso. The second time, in 2022, we stayed overnight and spent over a half day exploring. Both times we stopped in at Monk's Coffee shop up the road and opposite the Paramount Theatre (you passed it on the right at the start f the video.
Fort Phantom Hill is a bit out of town but well worth the drive, although if you want to walk around where the buildings were, wear jeans and stout boots, the sign at the entrance starts out Beware of Rattlesnakes.
Oh, and Big Nose Kate got her name for always sticking her nose into other peoples business in Tombstone and elsewhere.
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My wife and I have twice visited Abilene (From New Zealand. First time in October 2018 we stopped by for a coffee break of about 30 minutes on the drive from Stephenville to El Paso. The second time, in 2022, we stayed overnight and spent over a half day exploring. Both times we stopped in at Monk's Coffee shop up the road and opposite the Paramount Theatre (you passed it on the right at the start f the video.
Fort Phantom Hill is a bit out of town but well worth the drive, although if you want to walk around where the buildings were, wear jeans and stout boots, the sign at the entrance starts out Beware of Rattlesnakes.
Oh, and Big Nose Kate got her name for always sticking her nose into other peoples business in Tombstone and elsewhere.
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imontheyoutubes
As someone who grew up in Abilene, it really brings me joy to see someone actually enjoy it so much. Seeing it through new eyes really makes it feel special. Growing up, we were all ready to get out of there one day and when I got older, I moved away. This inspires me to revisit some places I haven't been to since childhood next time I'm in town. Although I had a 'keep Abilene boring' shirt and wore it proudly, I'd love to think that I could be proven wrong.
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As someone who grew up in Abilene, it really brings me joy to see someone actually enjoy it so much. Seeing it through new eyes really makes it feel special. Growing up, we were all ready to get out of there one day and when I got older, I moved away. This inspires me to revisit some places I haven't been to since childhood next time I'm in town. Although I had a 'keep Abilene boring' shirt and wore it proudly, I'd love to think that I could be proven wrong.
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bigbadjohn7053
The Santa statue is part of the Guardians series by William Joyce (A movie called Rise of the Guardians was made based on it.
Abilene has a yearly festival in the summer called CALF that celebrates a children's author or illustrator. They always build statues based on the person's characters and placed them throughout the downtown area.
Most are by the Civic Center or old train depot.
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The Santa statue is part of the Guardians series by William Joyce (A movie called Rise of the Guardians was made based on it.
Abilene has a yearly festival in the summer called CALF that celebrates a children's author or illustrator. They always build statues based on the person's characters and placed them throughout the downtown area.
Most are by the Civic Center or old train depot.
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dbunch904
Lived in Abilene for 3 years. It’s not a terrible place, but I will say one of the happiest days of my life was leaving it for good. There’s things to do, but if you’re super adventurous you’ll run out of things very quickly. Eventually you’ll have to drive 3-4 hours in one direction just to go see something new. It wasn’t for me. But made some great memories there.
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Lived in Abilene for 3 years. It’s not a terrible place, but I will say one of the happiest days of my life was leaving it for good. There’s things to do, but if you’re super adventurous you’ll run out of things very quickly. Eventually you’ll have to drive 3-4 hours in one direction just to go see something new. It wasn’t for me. But made some great memories there.
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usa-by-car
Thank you for the video.
On my yearly pilgrimage to visit family in Texas, I've stopped twice in Abilene and loved it. If I was younger and had the opportunity to move anywhere, this would be my first choice. Love the downtown area.
I have lived in California most of my life. I'm a foreign born transplant and now a US citizen. Go USA!
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Thank you for the video.
On my yearly pilgrimage to visit family in Texas, I've stopped twice in Abilene and loved it. If I was younger and had the opportunity to move anywhere, this would be my first choice. Love the downtown area.
I have lived in California most of my life. I'm a foreign born transplant and now a US citizen. Go USA!
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mrpsychopath478
After living in Abilene for a while I would say it's great. they are also building a really big fancy hotel downtown near the convention center. the only down fall with Abilene is that you would expect the down town area to have a lot of people but I would say majority of people live on the fancy south side of Abilene tx.
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After living in Abilene for a while I would say it's great. they are also building a really big fancy hotel downtown near the convention center. the only down fall with Abilene is that you would expect the down town area to have a lot of people but I would say majority of people live on the fancy south side of Abilene tx.
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paulgardner5079
I currently live in Abilene. As a native Dallasite, I dont like living here, but the paramount ande downtown in general is pretty cool, and the people are nicer than in the metroplex. Also, as a gun nut, its never hard to find a fellow gun nut to talk to about guns ammo and gear
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I currently live in Abilene. As a native Dallasite, I dont like living here, but the paramount ande downtown in general is pretty cool, and the people are nicer than in the metroplex. Also, as a gun nut, its never hard to find a fellow gun nut to talk to about guns ammo and gear
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brandonstanley9125
You could have gone a few streets over and hit the methy area. Real west texas local flavor there.
Hope you didn't drive your own car. Tires and suspensions are known to be eradicated by pot holes so large you'd think the town was under mortar attack.
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You could have gone a few streets over and hit the methy area. Real west texas local flavor there.
Hope you didn't drive your own car. Tires and suspensions are known to be eradicated by pot holes so large you'd think the town was under mortar attack.
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MNWILD43
I'm 56 and a Minnesotan my whole life, but as a kid during the winter, we'd vacation for 3 weeks in the whole state of TX. I loved the northern part the best, though. I love TX! I always wanted to live, there! Now I'm an old man, and it's to, late.
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I'm 56 and a Minnesotan my whole life, but as a kid during the winter, we'd vacation for 3 weeks in the whole state of TX. I loved the northern part the best, though. I love TX! I always wanted to live, there! Now I'm an old man, and it's to, late.
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jeremylove8837
We do have parking meters downtown, but only at a few places, mainly city government buildings (City Hall, Posy office, courthouse) I live in Abilene, about 1. 5 blocks away from the parking lot where your drone video began.
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We do have parking meters downtown, but only at a few places, mainly city government buildings (City Hall, Posy office, courthouse) I live in Abilene, about 1. 5 blocks away from the parking lot where your drone video began.
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victorialee1239
I grew up dancing ballet in that theatre. It has recently undergone further restorations to restore it closer to the original state. The seats were a part of that. Still the most beautiful theatre I have ever performed in.
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I grew up dancing ballet in that theatre. It has recently undergone further restorations to restore it closer to the original state. The seats were a part of that. Still the most beautiful theatre I have ever performed in.
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shawndarixey4678
Years ago some Disney Imagineers came and light our statues throughout downtown. Please correct me if I get that wrong people who live in Abilene.
Also Grain Theory is also downtown. So you should come back.
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Years ago some Disney Imagineers came and light our statues throughout downtown. Please correct me if I get that wrong people who live in Abilene.
Also Grain Theory is also downtown. So you should come back.
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royveteto4134
one weekend a year abilene has a weekend festival that's about children's literature and 1 author is highlighted and a statue on their work joins the other ones through out the city
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one weekend a year abilene has a weekend festival that's about children's literature and 1 author is highlighted and a statue on their work joins the other ones through out the city
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Trexie19
You know I just found this video 4 months late but it's always great to see somebody visit my hometown. I hope you enjoyed yourself and you should always feel welcome to come on back!
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You know I just found this video 4 months late but it's always great to see somebody visit my hometown. I hope you enjoyed yourself and you should always feel welcome to come on back!
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cgragg88
Ah yes, where I live in good ole Abilene. Thanks for the praise and visiting our dear city! That one statue you didn't know is Santa Claus, from a particular children's book story.
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Ah yes, where I live in good ole Abilene. Thanks for the praise and visiting our dear city! That one statue you didn't know is Santa Claus, from a particular children's book story.
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davisbridjey4583
This is one of your better shows, I enjoyed the Wild West Museum. Thanks. watching from Trinidad and Tobago. I visited Dallas and spent some time in Huston many moons ago.
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This is one of your better shows, I enjoyed the Wild West Museum. Thanks. watching from Trinidad and Tobago. I visited Dallas and spent some time in Huston many moons ago.
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maryannsmith3815
I’m with you on tartar sauce for ffries if I go to burger joint with no tartar I get mayo & relish & mix it up everyone thinks I’m crazy as always enjoyed thanks guys
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I’m with you on tartar sauce for ffries if I go to burger joint with no tartar I get mayo & relish & mix it up everyone thinks I’m crazy as always enjoyed thanks guys
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marks2997
I have to say I am enjoying your videos. Your vibe matches my own which makes the viewing a relaxed thing to do. You strike me as a decent guy (and couple. Thanks for posting.
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I have to say I am enjoying your videos. Your vibe matches my own which makes the viewing a relaxed thing to do. You strike me as a decent guy (and couple. Thanks for posting.
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sonofbelz
It's so weird seeing someone going to my hometown. It's an important city in west/central texas and nobody talks about it or mentions it when talking about cities in texas.
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It's so weird seeing someone going to my hometown. It's an important city in west/central texas and nobody talks about it or mentions it when talking about cities in texas.
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saiyan_prinxe4889
I am from Abilene, it’s really nice to see you explored my hometown and show casing it, there are some places you missed and maybe will come back in the future.
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I am from Abilene, it’s really nice to see you explored my hometown and show casing it, there are some places you missed and maybe will come back in the future.
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catlover614
Wonderful video, so interesting. I love the old theatre, absolutely gorgeous, so much character and history in there. Thank you so much. Greetings from Australia!
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Wonderful video, so interesting. I love the old theatre, absolutely gorgeous, so much character and history in there. Thank you so much. Greetings from Australia!
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royveteto4134
there's an university in abilene called abilene christian university and on the grounds is a cool 8 feet tall sculpture of the biblical story of jacob's ladder
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there's an university in abilene called abilene christian university and on the grounds is a cool 8 feet tall sculpture of the biblical story of jacob's ladder
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roysweeney3527
Thanks for such awesome videos! I really enjoy your contents and it's great to see the real America. Roy in sydney (but originally from New Zealand); )
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Thanks for such awesome videos! I really enjoy your contents and it's great to see the real America. Roy in sydney (but originally from New Zealand); )
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danielsmith5217
If you would have kept going down the alley with the native American women there's a old hulk vs wolverine comic cover painted on the wall as well
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If you would have kept going down the alley with the native American women there's a old hulk vs wolverine comic cover painted on the wall as well
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af-np4pg
Abilene, Abilene. Prettiest town I've ever seen. Women there, don't treat you mean. In Abilene. My Abilene. Hope your wife treats you right there!
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Abilene, Abilene. Prettiest town I've ever seen. Women there, don't treat you mean. In Abilene. My Abilene. Hope your wife treats you right there!
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mindywest207
I live in Abilene Tx and its far from an old west texas city lol. If youre not from here its probably cool. But us from here know it sucks lol.
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I live in Abilene Tx and its far from an old west texas city lol. If youre not from here its probably cool. But us from here know it sucks lol.
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peterpierce9233
Yes. I lived in Abilene several Times in the 60s. Did you by chance drive down Grape Street. I lived in apartment #1 at 300 Grape Street
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Yes. I lived in Abilene several Times in the 60s. Did you by chance drive down Grape Street. I lived in apartment #1 at 300 Grape Street
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maesdejardin8648
Damn
Wish I'd known you were coming through. I'd have loved to get you to come by my BBQ trailer, and try some of my smoked meats
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Damn
Wish I'd known you were coming through. I'd have loved to get you to come by my BBQ trailer, and try some of my smoked meats
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forrestspencer9932
Are u going by big spring. theres a cool place in big spring lake bed thats nuthing but fossiled shells. but that was 50yrs ago.
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Are u going by big spring. theres a cool place in big spring lake bed thats nuthing but fossiled shells. but that was 50yrs ago.
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monicalindsay1972
Just came across this video! I live in Abilene and I've never been into the Paramount before. Thank you for showing us off!
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Just came across this video! I live in Abilene and I've never been into the Paramount before. Thank you for showing us off!
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usa-by-car
My book, Michael's Eyes was set in Anson and Abilene Texas, before Vietnam. There are 3 universities in Abilene. I went to McMurry.
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My book, Michael's Eyes was set in Anson and Abilene Texas, before Vietnam. There are 3 universities in Abilene. I went to McMurry.
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lyndarobertson1590
Just came across your video. Love that you came to Abilene (my home) thank you for showing the wonderful places we have
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Just came across your video. Love that you came to Abilene (my home) thank you for showing the wonderful places we have
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jackiegentry6722
My Dad was military we spent a few years in Abilene as a child loved it. I wanna move back. I lived 765 Forrest Ave.
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My Dad was military we spent a few years in Abilene as a child loved it. I wanna move back. I lived 765 Forrest Ave.
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cableandchain
ive been here sence 1979 i moved to abilene from arz i was 12 and the blue law was in full swing lol and town was dry
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ive been here sence 1979 i moved to abilene from arz i was 12 and the blue law was in full swing lol and town was dry
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