Downtown Abilene Travel Guide
Abilene
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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.
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum during your travels in Abilene. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Center for Contemporary Arts
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Center for Contemporary Arts during your travels in Abilene. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Abilene
Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
Gosh, the staff was very courteous & noticed the smallest details to ensure our stay was memorable. They greeted us with genuine care & I must say that they have been exceptionally trained in customer service. Food was delicious & well-presented. The room was clean & tidy. We loved our stay!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
We have stayed a half dozen times. We appreciate the excellent service and friendly staff. The room we were in was updated. And large .
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
Check in staff were great
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Abilene Mall
Breakfast was good. Shower was good.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District
Nice
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Abilene, TX
friendly, clean and cost effective for a one night business stay
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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.
