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.
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.
Frontier Texas
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Frontier Texas 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.
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
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District
"Tub didn’t drain. Non functional lamp @ bedside. Vent in bathroom is barely hanging on. Soap tray in shower broken. Door in bathroom has room is hole repair. I had a non-smoking room (as I don’t smoke) my neighbor did! It wasn’t a $100 room."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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
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
Abilene Whitten Inn
"The service was just delightful. The breakfast and customer service and smiling faces make it a one of a kind place away from home. Never had breakfast at an INN to were it felt like sitting around with family and the food was super great! Believe me, you stand out and that in a Good way! Thank you ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Rodeway Inn Abilene West
"Nice and clean"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
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.
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.
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.
