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Abilene, Texas: Dino Bob

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Address:
133 Cedar St., Abilene, TX
Directions:
Downtown. From US Hwy 20 Business/S. 1st St. turn north onto Cedar St. Drive under the railroad overpass, then one block north. Dino Bob will be on the right, where the street parking begins, just after you cross N. 1st St.
Admission:
Free
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Dino Bob

A long-necked green dinosaur appears to nibble on an old orange VW Beetle. It's based on a children's book, and built by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [01/19/2014]

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Dinosaur and VW bug on the roof.

Dino Bob

There's plenty of street parking available near the building.

[Carter Sutton, 07/09/2020]

Dino and VW bug.

Dino With Toy Car

The dinosaur plays with his toy car. You can find the sweet dino at 133 Cedar Street next to the Abilene Preservation League.

[Christy LaSalle, 10/06/2018]

"Dino Bob" was inspired by a 1988 children's book and sculpted by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade.


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