SpaceX Launch Facility (Starbase)

Get your fill of American history at the Historic Battlefield Trail in Brownsville, Texas. This unique 10 mile rail-trail runs from the heart of Brownsville in the south through the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park to Los Fresnos in the north. The prairie of Palo Alto, recently preserved by the National Park Service, was the site of the first battle of the Mexican-American War in 1846. The war literally changed the map of North America: Prior to the war, the Republic of Texas (and later the United States) claimed the Rio Grande River as its southern boundary, while Mexico claimed the border farther north at the Nueces River.

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is the site of the first major battle of the U.S.-Mexican War. Visitors can experience a landscape almost as it existed on the day of the battle. The park enjoys the unique distinction of being the only National Park Service unit to interpret the U.S.-Mexican War.

Together with the Resaca de la Palma Battlefield unit, Palo Alto Battlefield provides an opportunity to learn about the war, its causes and consequences, and its impact on the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.

ADDRESS 7200 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526

HOURS: 0900-1640 7 days a week

Massey's Gun Shop and Range

ADDRESS 3457 Old Hwy 77 #180, Brownsville, TX 78520

PHONE 956-801-2434

Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Vanguard, Board Games, Computer Cafe, E Sports Tournaments, Gaming Consoles, Hangouts, Manga Cafe

ADDRESS 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597

HOURS 0800-1700 Daily

PRICE $5 for adults

Home to a five-story viewing tower and more than half a mile of raised boardwalks and bird blinds, this center is your ticket to experience 50 acres of protected wetlands and the critters that live here. Not only will you see the vibrant colors and varying sizes of tropical birds, you can also check out alligators, tortoises, and other reptiles.

ADDRESS 2485 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

HOURS 24/7

PRICE FREE

Head out on this 3.2-mile loop trail near Brownsville, Texas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete (walking). This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Various activities around the trails like disc golf, a playground, even a nice outdoor workout area. There is a bathroom (bring your hand sanitizer).

Gravity Park

ADDRESS 106 W Marlin St, South Padre Island, TX 78597

PHONE (956) 761-8588

HOURS 1800-2230 Daily

Gravity Park is an adventure and amusement park on South Padre Island, Texas. 

The attractions include: The Tallest Reverse-Bungee in the world (The Rocket), A Skycoaster (Giant Swing) with a view of the whole island, a multi-level Adult Go-Kart track and a children's Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, a 60 foot Ferris Wheel, a Trampoline Ride, an Arcade, and a Climbing Wall!

Southern Wave Sailing Charters

Beach Access #16 - Neptune Circle

Andy Bowie County Park

Edwin King Atwood Park

Galaxy Bowling Center

ADDRESS 3451 Pablo Kisel Blvd, Brownsville, TX

PHONE (956) 350-5252

Great family fun! Bar available, plenty of lanes, arcade room with an ATM. Food and snacks! Not that expensive and it's a great place to bring the entire family. 

Veterans Park WAll

ADDRESS 2500 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

PHONE 956-542-2064

Brownsville Veterans Park is a beautiful living memorial park that focuses on large concave concrete slabs. Engraved into the concrete are the names of Brownsville area veterans. Names from World War II to Afghanistan are included. The center of the memorial contains three large flag poles centered on a concrete base with a start embedded within it. Also in the park is a memorial to Medal of Honor Recipient, and Brownsville native, Sergeant Jose M Lopez. The monument has been a project created for veterans by veterans.The American Legion aimed to make the park an educational extension of the library by creating two murals showing the locations of conflicts from the 18th century to present on world map.

Brownsville Veterans Park wall has more than 50,000 names. 

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Sabal Palm Sanctuary

There are over 3 miles of nature trails available at the Sanctuary.  From walking down to the Rio Grande River to taking a stroll through the Sabal Palm Forest, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The Sanctuary features

• Over 3 miles of nature trails with six viewing areas.

• Short walk down to an observation deck overlooking the Rio Grande.

• Wheelchair-accessible observation deck, Forest Trail, and photo blind.

• Weekly (seasonal) Guided Nature Walk & History Presentation.

• Wide selection of nature oriented books in our Gift shop.

• Wildlife presentations, workshops, and special events as announced.

La Lomita Chapel

La Lomita (the hillock) was first built in 1865 by Rene Guyard, a French merchant of Reynosa, who had purchased the land in 1845. Guyard left this site and porciones 55 and 57 to the Oblate priests in 1871. La Lomita became an important site for the Calvary of Christ, the Oblate missionaries who rode up and down the Rio Grande Valley visiting widely separated Catholic churches, baptizing newborns, performing marriage ceremonies and blessing the dead. When the City of Mission, Texas was founded in 1908, the city was named “Mission” in honor of La Lomita Chapel. 

McAllen Performing Arts Center

McAllen Performing Arts Center was opened only in 2016 and has already become an essential part of the community and its culture. The state-of-the-art venue can seat 1800 people at once. You can watch comedy shows, theater productions, dance shows, music shows, and more here.

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