Abilene, Texas: Ride a 2-D Buffalo
Something you could never do in real life -- you'd be killed -- you can do in this outdoor photo-op. Helpful stairs lead to the saddle. Cheesy, but that's what makes it good.
- Address:
- 1601 N. 1st St., Abilene, TX
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the south side of N. 1st St. between Grape and Mulberry Sts. There's a handy little parking area just to the west of the buffalo.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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There's a giant rack of full-welded metal antlers in Abilene. Nearby is a life-size buffalo cutout with a saddle for photo ops.
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The big antlers were sculpted by Joe Barrington, who also created the Big Bull Skull nearby. The prize here, however, is the buffalo cutout; few can resist a photo op with a ride-me saddle.