This settlement is located at the site of a natural pass in the Callahan divide through which buffalo traveled for centuries. It was a point on the famous Dodge Cattle Trail. Recently visitor-oriented developments offer a variety of restaurants, art-souvenir handicraft shops and historical restorations. Also see Abilene attractions.
Things to do in Buffalo Gap
Abilene Lake and Abilene State Park
This 595-acre lake offers fishing, swimming, boating and other water sports. Located about 15 miles southwest of Abilene. Includes a 621-acre park. Find Best Western Buffalo Gap lodging nearby.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
This complex of 15 historic structures from the frontier settlement have all been restored and furnished and is centered around first county courthouse jail, Old Taylor County Courthouse (1878-1879). This is the second oldest building in the county. Exhibits include a country store, railroad depot, blacksmith and woodworking shop, 19th Century doctor-dentist office, two-room school, an 1880 bank, buggies and wagons, firearms and Indian artifacts. Open April 1- September 20, Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm; Sunday noon - 6pm: October 1 - March 31 closes at 5pm daily. Call 325-572-3365 for more information.
Perini Ranch Steakhouse
This ranch / restaurant accommodates up to 1,000 people outdoors, 65 indoors, and 80 on the patio during day or evening. Call 352-572-3339 for more information.
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