Title: Downtown Abilene Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Abilene, Abilene Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Abilene](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Abilene-Hotels.d943592729968017408.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Abilene](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Abilene.d266.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Downtown Abilene Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Abilene.d943592729968017408.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Abilene Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Abilene.d943592729968017408.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Abilene Travel Guide ## Abilene ![Abilene Texas Downtown City Skyliine Late Summer Weekend Afternoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943592729968017408/89dae328-4a3d-46e1-952c-b71d209f5dcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Abilene](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/f42511e6-6ed3-471a-a02c-d53f8c40ce7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Abilene](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/77d2167d-b8b4-4ff4-a1a7-c457c59c63c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Abilene](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/990f1ac2-5711-4fa6-8cdf-7ca876f6c712.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Abilene Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Abilene travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Abilene.dx266) --- ### Popular places to visit ![While on a recent family roadtrip I stumbled across this amazing stained glass on the campus. I was driving to a different area to go shooting and felt obligated to stop and shoot this amazing work! I love exploring unfamiliar areas to find these photographic gems!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/266/8e8fb4b0-9e88-486c-93af-7c803d4353ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hardin-Simmons-University-Abilene.d6167385.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paramount-Theatre-Original-Town-North.d6177453.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grace-Museum-Original-Town-North.d6207083.Attraction) #### Frontier Texas You can spend time exploring the galleries in Frontier Texas in Abilene. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Frontier-Texas-Downtown-Abilene.d6167380.Attraction) #### Rose Park Tennis Center Catch an event at Rose Park Tennis Center during your trip to Abilene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rose-Park-Tennis-Center-Sayles-Blvd-Area.d941624088156626944.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Center-For-Childrens-Illustrated-Literature-Original-Town-North.d553248621532643848.Attraction) ### Things to do ![General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1360931/2627552d-d4e2-4585-8fc4-8bc50b936f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket £6 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/general-admission-the-grace-museum-ticket.a1360931.activity-details) [See all activities in Abilene](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Abilene.d266.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Abilene ![Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91700000/91694500/91694445/9e756334_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center 500 Cypress St Abilene TX £192 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Abilene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (550 reviews) Great getaway for a night out! Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=91694445&PinnedHotelID=91694445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943592729968017408) ![The Hideout - A Sayles Ranch Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101856100/101856061/b42dc2ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hideout - A Sayles Ranch Guesthouse Abilene TX £224 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Abilene. Enjoy a water park, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Rose Park Tennis Center and Amy Graves Ryan Little ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews) Great Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=101856061&PinnedHotelID=101856061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943592729968017408) ![Three Bedroom, Historic, Charming Spanish Villa in Abilene TX!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111430000/111426200/111426139/c4e11815_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Three Bedroom, Historic, Charming Spanish Villa in Abilene TX! Abilene TX £303 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Abilene. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Rose Park Tennis Center and Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre ... 10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews) I would rent this home again! The home was better than anticipated! So many comforts, everything we needed and more. So much attention to detail for our needs. The home is beautiful, with comfort in mind. Great communication with VRBO and the Owner, Kelly Johnson. I can't thank them enough. Hope ... Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=111426139&PinnedHotelID=111426139&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943592729968017408) ![Eleven South: One - Modern Studio Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120400000/120396500/120396445/cc3383e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eleven South: One - Modern Studio Apartment Abilene TX £224 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Abilene. Popular attractions Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre and Rose Park Tennis Center are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Space was perfect for traveling alone. Had everything needed. Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=120396445&PinnedHotelID=120396445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943592729968017408) ![Sayles Ranch + Hideout Cabin- Huge Deck + Pool!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118350000/118344600/118344539/4b765769_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sayles Ranch + Hideout Cabin- Huge Deck + Pool! Abilene TX £590 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Abilene. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rose Park Tennis Center and Amy Graves Ryan Little ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=118344539&PinnedHotelID=118344539&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943592729968017408) ![Historic Sayles Ranch- Huge Deck + Pool!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101831900/101831885/bec81898_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic Sayles Ranch- Huge Deck + Pool! Abilene TX £430 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Abilene. Enjoy a water park, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rose Park Tennis Center and Amy Graves Ryan Little ... 10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) This property is truly amazing and unique. We rented this for my son’s graduation party. We had plenty of room for our three sons, my parents and my sister and her husband. Every one loved the decor. We also had a small get together with his friends and thr layout teas perfect for our lunch Buffett ... Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=101831885&PinnedHotelID=101831885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943592729968017408) [See all 311 properties in Downtown Abilene](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=943592729968017408) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Abilene-SoDA-District.dx943594982399442944) ![Historic water tower from the 1930s in a wooded area in the Abilene State Park in Texas, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474173/1e1c4b6d-e4b7-48d0-9cc1-c9ee089c775e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Grace Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Abilene-Sayles-Blvd-Area.dx553248635976474173) ![3D illustration rendering of an empty street in an old wild west town with wooden buildings.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471648/25f83903-dc31-4abe-8e98-d14132b145af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Original Town North While visiting Original Town North, you might make a stop by sights like Paramount Theatre and Grace Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Abilene-Original-Town-North.dx553248635976471648) ![Autumn in Abilene State Park, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469542/83ae5f19-7e7e-4aa3-b64e-c10d7fc76a97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Abilene-Over-Place-Area.dx553248635976469542) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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