SoDA District Travel Guide
Abilene
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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.
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.
Top hotels in SoDA District
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
This hotel is great for families or students because it's just so big with a huge space to gather and the breakfast is always great. All of the staff is so friendly every single one of them we will be staying there again in the future, even though the hotel hasn't been updated much, it feels like ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Abilene, TX
Gave us keys to a room already occupied! Took a bit to get the hot water to start running! Back in the day, Motel 6 was really a nice place to stay. Guess times are a changing! They do allow pets though - for free!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Abilene Whitten Inn
Hotel & staff were wonderful
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
The room was just okay. It appeared to be clean, but there were several light bulbs out, the room was dated and need to be upgraded. The shower tile looked as if someone had begun the repair by removing the caulking but did not replace it. The toilet also did not flush well and should have been ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Abilene South
Nowhere did it say that they were renovating and had construction stuff all over the way remove the carpet in the hallways, but left the spikes exposed. The bedsheets were stained and looked. Dirty. Pillows were owed ceiling was coming off a bit. Bathroom wasn’t fully cleaned. Staff took forever ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Abilene Mall
Their housekeeping leaves a bit to be desired. It took three rooms to get an acceptable one.
Reviewed on 17 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.
