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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Very nice. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
A/c good needs more outlets near bed for charging phones etc. tv was horrible only couple stations available - ABC not able watch Breakfast not offered
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Excellent happy hour, on site dining yet close for walking to other restaurants. Fast elevator, quiet spacious rooms and plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Big Country Hotel & Suites, SureStay Collection by BW
Really a nice place.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Motel 6 Abilene, TX
There wasn’t enough parking it was sold out.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Comfort Suites University
Breakfast was good, room comfortable. Pool could use a little love.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Abilene

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.

SoDA District
When in SoDA District, you can plan a visit to Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.






