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.
Frontier Texas
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Frontier Texas in 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket
General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Abilene
Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
Check-in was quick and easy. Hotel and room was clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District
room was sufficient
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
mid at best
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Abilene, TX
This was the worst hotel experience of my life. i booked the room through expedia and upon check in i was given the wrong room. i got a room with one queen, non smoking. they put me in a room with two twin beds. when i asked for my room to be corrected they put me in a smoking room. the room was ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Abilene Whitten Inn
We missed breakfast. The AC was quite acceptable.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Abilene South
The whole hotel was dirty. Looks like they are doing renovations but have never seen a hotel so dirty. Both the main areas and the room! Sadly disappointed.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Abilene
SoDA District
When in SoDA District, you can plan a visit to Paramount Theatre and Rose Park Tennis Center, 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 Rose Park Tennis Center and Paramount Theatre.
Original Town North
While visiting Original Town North, you might make a stop by sights like Paramount Theatre and Frontier Texas.
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 Rose Park Tennis Center.
Elmwood Area
While there might not be top attractions in Elmwood Area, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rose Park Tennis Center and Dyess Air Force Base.
