Downtown 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 theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Grace Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Grace Museum during your trip to Abilene. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.
Paramount Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Paramount Theatre during your trip to Abilene. Experience the area's theater 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 theater scene and entertainment venues.
Frontier Texas
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Frontier Texas during your travels in Abilene. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum during your trip to Abilene. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Abilene
Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
"I like the property. The staff was very nice. The toiletries the offered in the shower were great. The floors and night stands were very dusty and the rooms were basic similar to a hospital room and the beds were hard."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
"Dirty room, uncleaned hotel common areas, dirty wash room and not enough food available for break fast"
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
"The hotel is older and you have to take that into consideration. The rooms are in seriously need to remodeling. The bathtub in particular and the room furniture were at EOL (end of life). We were in a 6 person suite with 4 people occupying, all adults. The hotel outside of the rooms was still very ..."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District
Motel 6 Abilene, TX
"Friendly staff . No pool ."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Abilene Mall
"The room was filthy! There was so much dust on the furniture that I could write my name in it. The blinds were broken, could not raise or lower. The breakfast, what little was left, was unedible. The dining tables and chairs were falling apart. The “gym” had one treadmill. We had no housekeeping ..."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Abilene
Over Place Area
Though Over Place Area might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall of Abilene and Grace Museum.
Elmwood Area
While Elmwood Area might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dyess Air Force Base and Mall of Abilene.
South Treadway
Though South Treadway might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mall of Abilene and Prime Time Family Entertainment Center.
Abilene Heights
If you're spending some time in Abilene Heights, Moody Coliseum and Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Lytle Area
While Lytle Area might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taylor County Expo Center and Abilene Zoo.
