SoDA District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit SoDA District
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best SoDA District Hotel Deals
Windmill Inn- Cozy 2-bedroom house near South Downtown Abilene
Quaint place with plenty of room. Easily accessible anything you’re looking to do in Abilene.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Mockingbird Lane – Cozy Rustic Retreat
Very busy street, lots of traffic.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Abilene East District
Older starting to get run down, Parking lot needs repair, pet area unkept.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
MCM Elegante Suites Abilene
I had a clean room, good shower, and hot breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Abilene, TX
Clean and good A/c
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Abilene South
Property was under complete renovation. No breakfast. Doors without working knobs. Paint fumes throughout the building. No working ice machines. Bad, bad, bad.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 Rose Park Tennis Center and Grace Museum.
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 Rose Park Tennis Center.
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.
