Downtown Abilene Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Abilene
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Abilene Hotel Deals
Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
"The hotel is perfectly fine, clean, well-appointed- the staff is not very accommodating. We pulled into valet, and the valet manager (surprisingly) didn’t say a SINGLE word to us. No “welcome to the hotel, are you checking in, etc.”, nothing. The girl at the front desk asked if we would be valeting ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
The Hideout - A Sayles Ranch Guesthouse
"All as expected, good communication and helpfulness. Had a great time."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Three Bedroom, 2 Bath, Historic, Charming Spanish Villa in Abilene TX!
"Great place. Great location. Very reasonable pricing for what you get! Would stay again when I come back to Abilene."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Windmill Inn- Cozy 2-bedroom house near South Downtown Abilene
"This property has delayed maintenance issues. The living room furniture is stained and saggy. The hall bath has an uncovered plug just under the toilet paper holder and the shower could use better cleaning for mold. Our biggest complaint is the very squeaky floor in the bedroom with the king bed. ..."
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Sayles Ranch + Hideout Cabin- Huge Deck + Pool!
"We had a wonderful stay! Communication from the hosts was excellent and they helped to make my daughter’s college graduation celebration extra special."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Mockingbird Lane – Cozy Rustic Retreat
"Rhe hoats were great and easy to get in touch with! We had some electrical issues, but they took care of me."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Abilene
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.
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.
SoDA District
When in SoDA District, you can plan a visit to Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
