Original Town North Travel Guide
Abilene





Visit Original Town North
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

General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Original Town North

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

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District
"Was clean good service"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
"My first room had a running toilet upon check in that wouldn’t stop and when I tried to call the front desk, I discovered the phone line had been cut from the wall. Reluctantly, I was given a new room. The next morning, the rooms adjacent to my original room, as well as the original, were flooded ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Rodeway Inn Abilene West
"Will never stay there"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Abilene Whitten Inn
"Great hotel. Good breakfast, clean rooms, comfortable beds."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
"Only staying one night was a great relief. Traveling an amazing distance the next day make the drive manageable. Thanks for a awesome night."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Original Town North

Downtown Abilene
While visiting Downtown Abilene, you might make a stop by sights 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.

Cobb Park Area
Cobb Park Area might not have many top sights, but Paramount Theatre and Grace Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Abilene Heights
If you're spending some time in Abilene Heights, Moody Coliseum and Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Sears Park Area
While Sears Park Area isn't home to many top sights, Abilene Zoo and Taylor County Expo Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
