Buffalo Gap Historic Village
Buffalo Gap Historic Village is a museum complex of historic buildings in Buffalo Gap, Texas, near Abilene. A drive of 13 mi reaches Abilene Zoological Gardens. The months with the kindest weather are March, April, October and November, at 66–78°F.
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A museum inside Buffalo Gap
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–95°, and about 102 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Abilene Regional (ABI) has airline service, about 12 miles from Buffalo Gap Historic Village.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
The weather near Buffalo Gap Historic Village shifts through the year, as below.
Buffalo Gap Historic Village
Buffalo Gap Historic Village is a museum complex of historic buildings in Buffalo Gap, Texas, near Abilene. Elements of the complex are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Where to sleep near Buffalo Gap Historic Village
Nearest for a night are Cross Plains (3) and Cisco (3).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Buffalo Gap Historic Village | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Gap | in town | — | — | 684 | $201K | — |
| Cross Plains | 40 mi east | 1 hr | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 938 | $80K | — |
| Cisco | 50 mi east | 1 hr | 3 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,980 | $104K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
These well-known places are within 68 miles.
56 mi LandmarkFort Griffin
113 mi Zoo & aquariumAbilene Zoological Gardens225K visitors a year
67 mi LandmarkFort Concho
213 mi MuseumThe Grace Museum60K visitors a year
40 mi MuseumRobert E. Howard Museum
67 mi MuseumSan Angelo Museum of Fine ArtsPhoto credits
Fort Griffin: TxHC (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Abilene Zoological Gardens: Keithimus (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Concho: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Grace Museum: Keithimus (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robert E. Howard Museum: 0ccam, CC BY-SA 2.0 · San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts: NativeTexan55 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
Questions people have about Buffalo Gap Historic Village
Is Buffalo Gap Historic Village in Buffalo Gap?
Yes. It’s inside Buffalo Gap, TX.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo Gap Historic Village?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 66–78°.
What is the closest airport to Buffalo Gap Historic Village?
Abilene Regional (ABI), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 168 miles.
Where should I stay near Buffalo Gap Historic Village?
Cross Plains (40 mi, 3 places to stay) and Cisco (50 mi, 3 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Buffalo Gap
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