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
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
Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
"There was an odor throughout the hotel."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
"Great staff,excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Abilene Whitten Inn
"Older Hotel, but well maintained. Could use a thorough cleaning e.g., walls, light switches, TV remote. Overall pleased with our stay, a bit pricey for the age of this property. Would consider staying here again, if the price is reasonable."
Reviewed on 29 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
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District
"I’ve stayed at this property multiple different times this month, being here on and off for work. I stay because it’s cheapest in town and for good reason. Time before last had a debate with staff because when I walked into my room the beds were unmade with some kinda of black stuff all over there ..."
Reviewed on 29 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.
