BEST WESTERN Whitten South

3950 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, TX 79606-2730
Phone: 325/695-1262 Fax: 325/695-2593 61 Rooms
Check In Time: 3:00 PM Check Out: 11:00 AM

Experience the best of Abilene, Texas at this newly renovated hotel- close to the Mall of Abilene.

The BEST WESTERN Whitten South is located near Highway 83 and 84 in Abilene, Texas. Guests will have convenient access to the Mall of Abilene. This hotel is also close to the Abilene Zoo, Buffalo Gap Historical Area and the Coliseum and Expo Center. Visitors will be only minutes from Abilene Christian University, McMurry University, Hardin-Simmons University and Abilene Regional Medical Center.

This Abilene, Texas hotel offers thoughtfully-appointed guest rooms, each complete with microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television with HBO® and free high-speed Internet access. Guests will enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. This hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool, free parking and meeting facilities accommodating up to 25 people. Pets are welcome for a small fee.

For superior customer service and an enjoyable experience, make a reservation at the BEST WESTERN Whitten South!

Hotel Amenities & Services

24-hour front desk
Complimentary continental breakfast, choice of breads, cereal, fruit, eggs, yogurt, juice, coffee, and hot items.
Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
Complimentary coffee
Outdoor pool
Dry cleaning
Ice/vending machines

Truck/RV parking, 24 hour, free
Free parking, 24 hour
Meeting facilities
Exterior corridor
Parking for the physically challenged, 24 hour, free
High-speed Internet access

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Conveniently located, the best western whitten south in Abilene, Texas is shown on the map. Detailed driving directions from popular points or nearby cities are listed below. For those with GPS, here you go:

Longitude: 32.403795 / Latitude: -99.765955

Driving Directions to Hotel

From: Interstate 20. Take Highway 83-84 South to Ballinger. Take Buffalo Gap Road (north or south) off Highway 83-84, stay on frontage road to the International House of Pancakes. Turn right on Ridgemont; the BEST WESTERN Whitten South is just beyond the International House of Pancakes on Ridgemont.

BEST WESTERN Whitten South

We care about the quality of your stay with us. Below are nearby attractions, shopping and restaurants that are popular with our guests. Listed locations are nearby with approximate distance listed where available.

Most Popular Area Attractions

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Abilene Zoo

Established in 1966, the Abilene Zoological Gardens is a popular kid-friendly attraction in Texas’ Big Bend Country. Located in the city of Abilene, the Abilene Zoo features 500 animals and over 200 species across 13 acres. Welcoming nearly 200,000 visitors each year, the zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Permanent Abilene Zoo exhibits include the Creepy Crawler Center, the Wetlands Boardwalk, and guest-favorite, the Giraffe Habitat – featuring a high bridge allowing visitors to feed the giraffes up close. Stop by the gift shop in the Adventure Center, and rest easy at a Best Western hotel in Abilene.

Dyess Air Force Base

The Dyess Air Force Base, located south of Abilene, was established in 1942 and serves the United States Air Force with its 7th Bomb Wing unit. It's one of two North American B-1B Lancer bomber wings in the Air Force. With 36 aircraft, the base remains the Air Force's premier operational B-1B unit.

This 6,400 acre base is operated by nearly 13,000 military and civilian personnel and employs over 5,000 people. Its one of the largest employers in West Texas. The base has been a key component in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Visit the base to view "Linear Air Park", the large collection of 30 aircraft from World War II to present times. Stay close to the base at Best Western hotels, for comfortable accommodations.

McMurry University

A liberal arts college, McMurry University was founded in 1923, and offers 41 different degree programs. Set in Abilene, McMurry University fields competitive sports teams competing in the American Southwest Conference, a Division III conference. Plenty of college sports action for visitors to the Big Bend region of Texas.

Nicknamed the War Hawks, McMurry University football plays all their home games at Wilford Moore Stadium - check them out during the fall. The War Hawk baseball team play all home games at Walt Driggers Field.

More Area Attractions & Services

3.00 mile(s) from Dyess Air Force Base
4.00 mile(s) from Abilene Civic Center
4.00 mile(s) from Paramount Theater
4.00 mile(s) from Abilene Community Theater
4.00 mile(s) from Grace Museum
4.00 mile(s) from Center for Contemporary Art
4.00 mile(s) from National Center for Child Abuse

8.00 mile(s) from Abilene Zoo
8.00 mile(s) from Coliseum and Expo Center
8.00 mile(s) from Buffalo Gap Historical Museum
8.00 mile(s) from Taylor County Expo Center
12.00 mile(s) from Buffalo Gap Historical Village
0.50 mile(s) from Mall of Abilene

Distances to Popular Points of Interest

40.00 mile(s) from Sweetwater

180 mile(s) from Dallas

180 mile(s) from Fort Worth

4.00 mile(s) from Abilene Regional Med. Ctr

2.00 mile(s) from McMurry University

5.00 mile(s) from Hardin-Simmons University

5.00 mile(s) from Cisco Junior College

8.00 mile(s) from Abilene Christian University

Local Area Recreation Opportunities

Outdoor pool

Nearby Restaurants

0.10 mile(s) from Casa Herrera
0.10 mile(s) from El Chicos
0.10 mile(s) from Internation House of Pancakes
0.10 mile(s) from Outback Steakhouse
0.10 mile(s) from Spaghetti Warehouse
0.10 mile(s) from Tamollys
0.20 mile(s) from Betty Rose's Little Brisket
0.20 mile(s) from Fazoli's
0.20 mile(s) from Furr's
0.20 mile(s) from Olive Garden
0.20 mile(s) from Abuelo's

0.20 mile(s) from Alioli's Mediterranean Grill
2.00 mile(s) from China King
2.00 mile(s) from Enrique's
2.00 mile(s) from Golden Corral
2.00 mile(s) from Grandy's
2.00 mile(s) from Greenjeans Salad Bar
2.00 mile(s) from Johnny Carino's
2.00 mile(s) from Luby's
Texas Roadhouse
Red Lobster
Fuji Japanese Steak House

BEST WESTERN Whitten South

Enjoy your stay with us even more by checking out some of the most popular area points of interest and local area events happening in or near Abilene. Chase the links to explore the local region even more.

Local Events Worth Considering:

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