Downtown Abilene Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hardin Simmons University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Hardin Simmons University during your travels in Abilene. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Paramount Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Paramount Theatre during your stay in Abilene. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Grace Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Grace Museum during your travels in Abilene. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Frontier Texas
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Frontier Texas in Abilene. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
You can take time to visit National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature during your travels to Abilene. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Rose Park Tennis Center
Catch an event at Rose Park Tennis Center during your trip to Abilene.
Top hotels in Downtown Abilene
Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
"Worst hotel breakfast I have ever had. The staff were rude, dismissive, busy talking to themselves, playing games or shopping online (not sure which). Breakfast buffet was cold dried out potatoes, gooey scrambled eggs, and half cooked bacon. Asked for some crisp bacon, which ticked off the waitress ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
"The room was okay but the carpet was old and torn. The tub was nasty and moldy around the drain. I wouldn’t take a bath. The bed was nice and clean with fresh sheets and the refrigerator was clean. Overall, the room was not worth the price. This was a two star room with Three star price. Beware!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
"Fantastic spot for a little get away"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Abilene Whitten Inn
"We made a quick trip to Abilene to attend a graduation party. We requested an early chk-in, but when we arrived our room was not ready, so Maria, front desk manager, (soooo nice) quickly got us into another clean room! We really liked everything about this property! It's VERY clean, comfy beds, quiet, ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Rodeway Inn Abilene West
"Sadly this big building is not in good repair. The TV wouldn't turn on. No tables available for breakfast. So my kids stood with bowls of cereal. Little black flies or gnats were all over our room. No hand towels or rags in the room. Open, unsecured wi-fi network. No topsheet on the beds. Overflowing ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Motel 6 Abilene, TX
"They canceled my room and gave it to someone else and I was forced to stay in a room with a full bed when I had previously booked two queens"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Abilene
SoDA District
When in SoDA District, you can plan a visit to Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sayles Blvd. Area
While Sayles Blvd. Area may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre.
Original Town North
While visiting Original Town North, you might make a stop by sights like Paramount Theatre and Grace Museum.
Over Place Area
While there might not be top attractions in Over Place Area, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mall of Abilene and Grace Museum.
Elmwood Area
While there might not be top attractions in Elmwood Area, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dyess Air Force Base and Mall of Abilene.
