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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Downtown Abilene
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
Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
"Furniture was way outdated. If you just need a place to layover it’s Okay. Wouldn’t stay there for more than a night."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
"Great staff,excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Abilene Whitten Inn
"There was no mention of the pool being out of order until AFTER I was checked in for a non refundable 2 day stay over memorial day weekend. I asked for cleaning service and the beds were made, and towels were brought in, but the floor no vacuum run across it (as I specifically requested) so my toddlers ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Rodeway Inn Abilene West
"Overpriced and POORLY maintained property. Parking lot was full of trash. Room did not have safety latch in door. We had to put one of the chairs in front of the of the door for security. The “ continental breakfast” was non-existent, just some shabby looking fruit and stale cereal. If I could hive ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Motel 6 Abilene, TX
"Good stay!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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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.
