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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Abilene Hotel Deals
Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
comfortable
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Hayloft - A Sayles Ranch Home
We enjoyed the coziness and privacy of this home. Was a great spot for our family to stay on our quick overnight stay in Abilene!Hosts were very prompt and easy to communicate with; would definitely recommended this location to anyone looking for a comfortable, quiet place to stay.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024
Windmill Inn- Cozy 2-bedroom house near South Downtown Abilene
Btw - there was no winery experience but it wouldn’t let me leave a review without adding the starsLocation is just a couple of blocks from downtown and the court house. Neighborhood was very quiet. Check in was easy and the host was very accommodating. It’s an older house but that adds to the quaint ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
The Hideout - A Sayles Ranch Guesthouse
This was the most precious little place. Was clean, comfortable and just what we needed. A feel of the mountains and cozy to boot. Would highly recommend this property and the hosts make you feel right at home. Thank yall so much for your hospitality!
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Baby Grand Bungalow in the Historic Downtown SoDa District
Josh and Brittney were so welcoming ands provided us with all the information that was needed during our stay. The food was great, and the Vrbo was adorable, the beds were very comfortable, and the place was very clean.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Mockingbird Lane – Cozy Rustic Retreat
Wonderful spot, road noise is a thing in that area but the place itself was great !
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.
SoDA District
When in SoDA District, you can plan a visit to Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
