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.
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.
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.
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.
Rose Park Tennis Center
Catch an event at Rose Park Tennis Center during your trip to Abilene.
Things to do
General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Abilene
Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
"Overall satisfaction."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
"Quick trip. Room was decent, staff was helpful, but I felt too pricey for what other options were available in the area."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
"The bed was wonderful. Lobby was beautiful. Everyone was friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Abilene Whitten Inn
"Very low income area and hotel . Room had new carpet but it was spongy feeling. Bed very uncomfortable after a couple of hours"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Rodeway Inn Abilene West
"The place was dirty, floors not cleaned, the room was like abandoned place"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Motel 6 Abilene, TX
"The room I got was in terrible condition. The shower was dirty and the entire room had a VERY strong odor of cigarette smoke. The TV wasn't working because the cable was torn out of the wall. The bureau had holes drilled into it. The mattress was also very hard. The overall condition of the property ..."
Reviewed on 18 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.
