SoDA District Travel Guide
Abilene


Visit SoDA District
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.
Abilene Christian University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Abilene Christian University during your travels in Abilene. Discover the cocktail bars and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.
Abilene Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Abilene Zoo during your trip to Abilene. Discover the cocktail bars and entertainment venues in this trendy area.
Dyess Air Force Base
Dyess Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in Abilene, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the cocktail bars and entertainment venues in this trendy area.
Taylor County Expo Center
After visiting Taylor County Expo Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Abilene. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Hendrick Medical Center
If Hendrick Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Abilene.
Things to do

General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket
Top hotels in SoDA District

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
There was no cable hooked up for the televisons. (Stayed 2 nights in 2 different rooms.) Got locked out of the room because the Keycard didn't work all the time. The staff had to rekey the card.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around SoDA District

Downtown Abilene
While visiting Downtown Abilene, you might make a stop by sights like Paramount Theatre and Frontier Texas.

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.
