In the Big Country of West Texas, Abilene, Texas, draws visitors for its universities, its events, and its medical center, and the Best Western Abilene Inn & Suites makes a comfortable base. Hardin-Simmons and Abilene Christian universities, the Taylor County Expo Center, and Hendrick Medical Center all sit close by. Adjoining rooms suit families and groups, ample truck and RV parking welcomes travelers on the road, and easy interstate access keeps the region simple to reach. An outdoor pool offers a cool break from the Texas heat after a day of air-conditioned comfort indoors. Around town, the Abilene Zoo, Shotwell Stadium, and the Abilene Race Park fill out a stay, with the universities and the Expo Center drawing visitors through the year. Frontier-era history and Big Country hospitality round out a West Texas stay. Visit the campuses or the zoo, then settle into a comfortable Big Country base in Abilene.