SoDA District

Abilene

Top view downtown Waco and Cultural District from Washington Avenue Bridge cross Brazos River
Top view downtown Waco and Cultural District from Washington Avenue Bridge cross Brazos River
Abilene Texas city skyline and buildings and dramatic cloudscape at sunrise, black and white street landscape with view of facades of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of theater and hotel

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!

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.

Hardin Simmons University

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.

Abilene Christian University

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 trendy area.

Dyess Air Force Base

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.

Mall of Abilene

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 family-friendly area.

Abilene Zoo

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.

Taylor County Expo Center

Things to do

General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket

General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket

HK$62
per adult
General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket
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Top hotels in SoDA District

Windmill Inn- Cozy 2-bedroom house near South Downtown Abilene

Windmill Inn- Cozy 2-bedroom house near South Downtown Abilene

2 out of 5
Abilene TX
Stay at this holiday home in Abilene. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Good location, close to school, eateries, etc... plenty of room for our family. Loaded kitchen. Much better alternative than a hotel...

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

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Windmill Inn- Cozy 2-bedroom house near South Downtown Abilene
Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene

Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene

2.5 out of 5
3950 Ridgemont Drive Abilene TX
The price is HK$888 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
HK$888
HK$1,021 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Abilene. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Check in staff were great

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Abilene
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District

2 out of 5
840 E. Hwy. 80 Abilene TX
The price is HK$656 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
HK$656
HK$755 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Abilene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Frontier Texas and Abilene Zoo are located nearby.
5.4/10 (356 reviews)
Everything about the room was acceptable

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene

MCM Elegante Suites Abilene

3 out of 5
4250 Ridgemont Dr Abilene TX
The price is HK$1,383 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$1,383
HK$1,591 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Abilene. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
nice staff

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
Motel 6 Abilene, TX

Motel 6 Abilene, TX

2 out of 5
4951 West Stamford St Abilene TX
The price is HK$702 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
HK$702
HK$807 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Abilene. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Big Country Race Way and Town and Country Drive-in ...
5.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
Room was clean and they were very attentive!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Motel 6 Abilene, TX
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Abilene Mall

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Abilene Mall

3 out of 5
3018 Catclaw Drive Abilene TX
The price is HK$1,240 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
HK$1,240
HK$1,426 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Abilene. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Breakfast was good. Shower was good.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Abilene Mall
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Other neighbourhoods around SoDA District

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Downtown Abilene

While visiting Downtown Abilene, you might make a stop by sights like Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre.

Downtown Abilene
Historic water tower from the 1930s in a wooded area in the Abilene State Park in Texas, USA

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.

Sayles Blvd. Area
3D illustration rendering of an empty street in an old wild west town with wooden buildings.

Original Town North

While visiting Original Town North, you might make a stop by sights like Paramount Theatre and Grace Museum.

Original Town North
Autumn in Abilene State Park, Texas

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.

Over Place Area
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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.

Elmwood Area

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