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ColemanColeman, Texas
Skip unless you have a specific reason to stop: a 30-minute walk through the museum and a look at Lake Coleman is enough. One hour, then move on.
Coleman is a small West Texas town on US-84 between Abilene and Brownwood. Its main draw is the Coleman Museum (open Saturday and Sunday) and Lake Coleman, 20 miles north. Most travellers pass through on the way to somewhere else.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot)
- Airport
- ABI
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Coleman911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Coleman, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportABI Abilene Regional Airport (About 45 min drive west on US-84).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- BeerBeer (domestic)$3–5
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheck
- Budget bedBudget motel room (Coleman Inn or Budget Inn), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room (Coleman Inn or Budget Inn), a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedBudget motel room (Coleman Inn or Budget Inn), a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ABI Abilene Regional Airport (About 45 min drive west on US-84)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest May (7 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Coleman: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is small enough to walk the main street, but Lake Coleman is 20 miles north. No public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
US-84 west, about 45 min
Larger town with Frontier Texas! museum and the 12th Armored Division Memorial.
Door to door: About 30 min
US-84 east, about 30 min
Home to Howard Payne University and Lake Brownwood State Park.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
US-87 south, about 1 h 15 min
Larger city with the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts and the Concho River walk.
Door to door: About 1 h
I-20 east, about 1 h
Known for the National WASP WWII Museum and the Rattlesnake Roundup.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
US-84 corridor
Coleman Inn and Budget Inn are on the highway; easy access, limited dining nearby.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget motel room (Coleman Inn or Budget Inn)1 × 1 night × US$90 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Gas for 50 miles of driving1 × US$10 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$30 |
| Trip total≈ US$165 per person per day, bed included | US$330 |
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2026 estimate in USD; flights and rental car excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Burger and fries | $8–12 |
| Beer (domestic) | $3–5 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.00–3.50 (check) |
| Museum entry | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum hours: Saturday 10AM–4PM, Sunday noon–4PM; closed Monday–Friday.
- Lake Coleman is a reservoir; water levels vary. Check conditions before driving out.
- No Uber or Lyft in town; plan your own transport.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
The nearest US passport office is in Dallas. Most foreign consulates are in Houston or Dallas.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Abilene → Coleman, car: about 45 min, 45 miles
- Coleman → Brownwood, car: about 30 min, 30 miles
Say or show
- Howdy — Hello (how-dee)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank yew)
- Yeah / Nah — Yes / No (yeah / nah)
- Excuse me — Excuse me (ex-kyooz me)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where's the restroom? — Where is the bathroom? (wheres the rest-room)
No public transport; you need a car.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Coleman. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Coleman Museum and Lake Coleman with verified hours and conditions.
- Eat pages with last orders (limited options).
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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