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.
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 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.
Mall of Abilene
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall of Abilene during your visit to Abilene. Discover the cocktail bars and entertainment venues in this family-friendly 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.
Things to do
Top hotels in SoDA District
Mockingbird Lane – Cozy Rustic Retreat
Very busy street, lots of traffic.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
Carpets where super stained. Mattresses were old and very dirty. Roaches in the tub. They were short staffed and our room did not get cleaned. They only took dirty towels to wash and never brought them back. We had to go and look for the cleaning staff and ask clean towels late in the evening. The ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Abilene Whitten Inn
Staff so friendly and helpful, everything very clean
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
This place is run down, dirty, and loud. The furniture is from the 90’s and the pull out couch is like sleeping on a torture rack. We found several items in our room that seemed to have been left by former guests, and other signs of haphazard cleaning. There was a very loud party going on downstairs ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Rodeway Inn Abilene West
The bed was full of bed bugs. I had to check out in the middle of the night. A manager was supposed to call me but they haven’t. They said I was going to receive a full refund.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Motel 6 Abilene, TX
rowches in the microwave in the beds in the sinks in every corner my baby had a roach in his body when we woke up we were too tired and had to stay here would never come bck or recommend staying here absolutely disgusting the bathroom was with the last people roll they couldnt even bother to open ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around SoDA District
Downtown Abilene
While visiting Downtown Abilene, you might make a stop by sights like Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre.
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.
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.
