THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE
RIO GRANDE VALLEY
YOUR ADVENTURE
Starts Here!
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hether you’re a first-time guest or a repeat visitor, an RGV native or a Texas transplant, we want to encourage you to discover all the treasures in this special region. There’s truly something for everyone here, and Explore RGV is a first-of-its-kind initiative to help Valley visitors and residents alike enjoy every facet.
This magazine represents just one way to experience everything the Rio Grande Valley has to offer. Explore RGV also includes an interactive website and smartphone app specially designed to be your personal tour guides while you visit. Tailor your adventure based on your interests — history, art, nature, food, recreation, shopping, and much more. Browse destinations Cross the river on the last handby category, create and share operated ferry on the Rio Grande. itineraries, earn badges, and See a rainbow of migratory birds as explore as you please. they pass through our numerous refuges and parks. Cheer on Download the free Explore RGV the RGV Toros soccer team at a mobile app in the App Store or the new stadium. Sing along during Google Play Store, or visit www. a concert at the state-of-the-art goexplorergv.com to learn more. McAllen Performing Arts Center. Your adventure starts here!
TABLE of CONTENTS FEATURED DESTINATIONS 4
Featured Destinations
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MUSEUMS & CULTURE 9
Historical Sites
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Monuments & Memorials
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Museums
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Arts & Cultural Centers
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Performance Theaters
OUTDOORS & RECREATION
TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCES
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Camping, Fishing, & Hunting
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Airports
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Water Activities
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City Info
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Farm & Ranch
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Chambers of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureaus
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Birding & Wildlife
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International Bridges and Public Transportation (Metros)
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Golf Courses
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Hospitals
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Parks & Swimming Pools
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Libraries
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Beach Access
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Higher Education Institutions
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Regional Organizations
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All-Age Appeal in Mission, Texas
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Harlingen Medical Center: Committed to Patients
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Annual Events Calendar
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BOARD CHAIR Lee Reed International Bank of Commerce PRESIDENT/CEO Sergio Contreras ADMIN. ASSISTANT Sandra De Los Santos MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT/EVENTS DIRECTOR Monica Sanchez FINANCE DIRECTOR Dulce Martinez
SHOPPING 54 56
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Antiquing, Flea Markets, & Farmers Markets Malls, Outlets, & Retail Centers
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT 58
Amusement Venues
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Stadiums, Arenas, & Fairgrounds
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Tours & Excursions
Explore RGV –The Official Guide to the Rio Grande Valley, is published in partnership with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council. The publication serves as the comprehensive guide to tourism and destination attractions of the Rio Grande Valley, as identified by the staff and committee of Explore RGV. ExploreRGV is trademarked and owned by the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and contents shall not be reproduced, disseminated, published or transferred in any form or by any means except with prior written permission. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information and listings contained herein, the Rio Grande Valley Partnership and Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council shall assume no liability for errors or omissions. We extend our most sincere gratitude and appreciation for all partners’ contributions of content. Heartfelt thanks to the Valley Chambers of Commerce and Convention &
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Featured
DESTINATIONS
Photo by Fabian Isaac Ramirez
BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF SAN JUAN DEL VALLE NATIONAL SHRINE
The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National Shrine is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church located in San Juan. It is also a national shrine under the direction of the Diocese of Brownsville. 400 Virgen de San Juan Blvd., San Juan, TX 78589 (956) 787-0033 | info@olsjbasilica.org | olsjbasilica.org
BENTSEN-RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park serves as the headquarters for the World Birding Center.
FEATURED DESTINATIONS
2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 584-9156 | jzamora@missiontexas.us tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bentsen-rio-grande-valley
BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ART/LINEAR PARK
This museum offers exhibits by local and international artists with programs for kids and adults. 660 E. Ringgold St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 542-0941 | info@brownsvillemfa.org bmfa.us
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DOWNTOWN HARLINGEN (AND MURALS)
Many larger-than-life-size murals brighten the streets of downtown Harlingen and decorate walls inside businesses. Most depict aspects of Valley history and culture. 209 W. Jackson St., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 216-4910 | downtownharlingen.com/murals
EDINBURG SCENIC WETLANDS
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center is a 40-acre destination featuring walking trails for birdwatching and an educational center. 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd., Edinburg, TX 78542 moliva@cityofedinburg.com | www.edinburgwbc.org
ESTERO LLANO GRANDE
Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco attracts a spectacular array of South Texas wildlife with its varied landscape of shallow lake, woodlands and thorn forest. Even beginning birders and nature lovers will enjoy exploring this 230-plus-acre refuge, which is convenient to all the Rio Grande Valley has to offer. 3301 S. International Blvd. (FM 1015), Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 565-3919 | javier.deleon@tpwd.texas.gov https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/estero-llano-grande
Explore RGV | 2019 GRACE HERITAGE RANCH
Grace Heritage Ranch offers unique educational tours of a 100-acre homestead located in Deep South Texas. They take you along for a fun adventure as we set off to inspire you with the wisdom of our forefathers. We will have an exciting time together as you get to interact with some very special animals. 27539 Old Alice Road, Lyford, TX 78569 (956) 230-6903 | brian@graceheritageranch.com www.graceheritageranch.com
HARLINGEN ARROYO COLORADO
A gateway to the entire World Birding Center network, Harlingen’s Arroyo Colorado is close to major highways and an international airport, but remains a quiet wooded retreat from the hustle of urban life. Connected by the arroyo waterway, as well as hike-and-bike trails meandering through the city, Hugh Ramsey Nature Park to the east and the Harlingen Thicket to the west anchor an important reservoir of nature in a fast-changing world.
320 North Iwo Jima Blvd., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 421-9234 | visitorcenter@MMA-TX.org
McALLEN CONVENTION CENTER
The McAllen Convention Center is a 174,000-square-foot multi-purpose convention center with a seating capacity of 3,500. Having opened in 2007, it hosts locals sporting events and concerts. 700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3800 | lfernandez@mcallen.net www.mcallenconventioncenter.net
McALLEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
McAllen Performing Arts Center presents a wide variety of nationally recognized productions of music, dance, and theater to the people of South Texas. 801 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3800 | lfernandez@mcallen.net
1001 S. Loop 499, Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 427-8873 | jlyssy@myharlingen.us www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/harlingen.html
HILLTOP GARDENS
Hilltop Gardens is a garden, farm, and Inn! It captures the eternal wisdom of aloe vera and allows you to truly experience the best nature has to offer. 100 Lees Lane, Lyford TX 78569 (956) 262-2176 | info@hilltopgarden.com www.hilltopgarden.com The International Museum of Art & Science is a museum located in McAllen. It is dedicated to exhibiting Latin American art, as well as educating visitors about science. 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-0123 | info@theimasonline.com theimasonline.org
ISLA BLANCA COUNTY PARK
Isla Blanca Park is located on the southernmost tip of South Padre Island and is the crown jewel of the parks system. Located within the park, there is over a mile of pristine beach along the Gulf of Mexico that offers an abundance of waterfront recreational facilities. 33174 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-5494 | JEVega@co.cameron.tx.us www.cameroncountyparks.com/IslaBlancaPark
IWO JIMA MONUMENT & MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Harlingen’s most recognizable heritage tourism attraction is the Iwo Jima Monument. This massive structure is the original working model used by sculptor Dr. Felix de Weldon in his casting of the official bronze version in Washington, D.C.
MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS HISTORY
For almost 40 years, the museum has chronicled the heritage of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico, preserving its rich history. The museum has been a part of the community since 1967. It first opened its doors as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in the old Hidalgo County jail. Built in 1910, the old jail continues to be one the most important sections of the museum. 200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg, Texas 78541 (956) 383-6911 | info@mosthistory.org mosthistory.org
OLD HIDALGO PUMPHOUSE (WORLD BIRDING CENTER)
On a break from cross-border shopping excursions, visitors to this museum on the Rio Grande can learn about the steam-driven irrigation pumps that transformed Hidalgo County into a year-round farming phenomenon. They also can wander the museum’s grounds, where hummingbird gardens are planned, and where many of the Valley’s amazing bird species are regular visitors, as well. 902 S. Second St., Hidalgo, TX 78557 (956) 843-8686 | theworldbirdingcenter.com/hidalgo.html
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FEATURED DESTINATIONS
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART & SCIENCE
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SABAL PALM SANCTUARY
This 527-acre preserve is host to a wonderful assortment of birds and other wildlife and is home to one of the last stands of old-growth sabal palm jungle in the United States. Green jays and chachalacas frequent our feeders, armadillos rummage around our trails, and great horned owl calls often haunt the forest.
PORT ISABEL LIGHTHOUSE, PIRATE SHIP, & FISHING PIER Constructed in 1852, the Point Isabel Lighthouse was built to protect and guide ships through Brazos Santiago Pass and the barrier islands. In 1952, the lighthouse was opened as a state park and remains the only lighthouse on the Texas Gulf coast open to the public.
421 E. Queen Isabel Blvd. in Lighthouse Square, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, TX 78418 (956) 943-2262 | museumdirector@copitx.com portisabellighthouse.com/lighthouse
PORT MANSFIELD (KAYAKING, FISHING, BAY)
Port Mansfield is a port and fishing community on the Laguna Madre opposite Port Mansfield Channel in northeastern Willacy County.
8435 Sabal Palm Grove Road, Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 541-8034 | gsfinc@gmail.com www.sabalpalmsanctuary.org
SAN BENITO CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM
The state-of-the-art Cultural Heritage Museum houses three nonprofit organizations that share a passion to preserve and share San Benito’s rich history. These nonprofits include the Freddy Fender Museum, the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum, and the San Benito History Museum. 210 E. Heywood St., San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 361-3830 tx-sanbenito.civicplus.com/249/Cultural-Heritage www.freddyfendermuseum.com/index.html
101 East Port Dr., Port Mansfield, TX 78598 (956) 944-2354 | portmansfieldchamber@pmchamber.com www.portmansfieldchamberofcommerce.com/joomla30
QUINTA MAZATLAN
FEATURED DESTINATIONS
Quinta Mazatlan is now an urban sanctuary working to enrich people’s lives by sharing knowledge about birds, plants, and environmental stewardship in South Texas. Quinta Mazatlan and its WBC partners promote birding and conservation of Valley habitat, especially as it benefits numerous avian residents and neo-tropical migrants. 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 681-3370 | chook@mcallen.net www.quintamazatlan.com
RESACA DE LA PALMA STATE PARK
Resaca De La Palma State Park has birding in a 1,200-acre space with bike trails, observation decks, butterfly garden and tram tours. 1000 New Carmen Ave., Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 350-2920 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/resaca-de-la-palma
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SANTA ANA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is a 2,088-acre National Wildlife Refuge situated along the banks of the Rio Grande, south of Alamo. 3325 Green Jay, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 784-7500 | Christine_Donald@fws.gov www.fws.gov/refuge/santa_ana
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SEA TURTLE INC.
This facility is a sea turtle education, research, rescue and rehabilitation center in South Padre Island. 6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-4511 | seaturtleinc@gmail.com www.seaturtleinc.org
SPI BIRDING CENTER/WHALING WALL
South Padre Island Birding Center is a beachfront nature area providing a birding boardwalk, interactive exhibit room and observation tower. 6801 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-6801 | choward@spibirding.com www.spibirding.com/
VALLEY NATURE CENTER
Valley Nature Center is a 6-acre park and nature preserve in Weslaco. Its focus is environmental education about the natural history of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Edinburg Scenic WetlaPhoto
Photo by Albert Villarreal | Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
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FEATURED DESTINATIONS
301 S. Border Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 969-2475 | info@valleynaturecenter.org www.valleynaturecenter.org
SAN BENITO
TEXAS 2018-2019
Events, Music & Culture
MARCH 12, 2019 Texas Independence Celebration Reeanactment
APRIL, MAY, JULY, OCTOBER San Benito Music Festivals
www.cityofsanbenito.com sanbenitoevents.com 956.361.3800
NOW OPEN San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum
ALL YEAR ‘ROUND Cultural Events For Everyone
TRAVEL BACK
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in Time
801 Main Street Alamo, TX 78516 (956)-782-9912 | alamoinn@aol.com alamoinnbnb.com Office Hours 9a.m.-9p.m.
BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF SAN JUAN DEL VALLE NATIONAL SHRINE 400 Virgen de San Juan Boulevard, San Juan, TX 78589 (956) 787-0033 | info@olsjbasilica.org www.olsjbasilica.org Please visit website for full mass schedule.
BROWNSVILLE HERITAGE TRAIL Heritage Trail, Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 546-3721 | info@brownsville.org brownsville.org/tour/history/heritage-trail Monday-Friday 8a.m.-5p.m.
BROWNSVILLE OLD CITY CEMETERY CENTER 1004 E. Sixth Street Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 541-1167 | info@brownsviqllehistory.org www.brownsvillehistory.org/cemetery-center html Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm Sundays & Mondays: Closed The Cemetery is open from dawn til dusk daily.
CINE EL REY 311 S 17th St McAllen, Texas 78501 (956) 278-0626 | cineelreytheatre@gmail.com www.cineelrey.org
FORT BROWN Old Morgue, Brownsville, TX 78520 info@brownsvillehistory.org Open everyday, free to the public.
FORT RINGGOLD One Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, TX (956) 716-6700
HAVANA, TEXAS Highway 83 (Old Military Road), 2 miles north of the Rio Grande, 2 miles west of La Joya, 18 miles NW of McAllen http://www.texasescapes.com/SouthTexasTowns/HavanaTexas/HavanaTx.htm
LA BORDE HOUSE 601 E Main St., Rio Grande City, TX (956) 487-5101 | www.labordehouse.com
LA LOMITA CHAPEL 3 miles south of Expressway 83 on FM 1016 Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-8650 | www.missiontexas.us/life-inmission/attractions/la-lomita-chapel/
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ALAMO INN B&B GEAR & TOURS
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EXPLORE
the Past
MARKET SQUARE RESEARCH CENTER
1150 Market Square, Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 546-4242 www.brownsvillehistory.org/market-square.html
OBLATE FATHERS TRAIL Santa Maria, TX tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/exo01 La Lomita Chapel, Mission
OLD HIDALGO PUMPHOUSE
LA SANTA CRUZ
902 S. Second St., Hidalgo, TX 78557 (956) 843-8686 | aflores@cityofhidalgo.net www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/hidalgo.html Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
U.S. Hwy. 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78572
LAFITTE’S WELL GPS Coordinates – N 26°06.012’ W 97°17.314’ texaslesstraveled.com/frenchtreasure.htm
LAURELES RANCH HOUSE
MUSEUMS & CULTURE
1700 E. Sixth St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 541-5560 | info@brownsvillehistory.org www.brownsvillehistory.org
LOPEZ TIJERINA COURTYARD 405 E. Main Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487-3476 | nperez@rgcedc.org www.facebook.com/ltcourtyard Monday-Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Old Hidalgo Pumphouse
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PALMITO RANCH BATTLEFIELD (LRGV NWR) Palmito Ranch Battlefield NHL, near Brownsville in southeastern Cameron County. www.thc.texas.gov/preserve/projects-and-programs/ military-sites/palmito-ranch-battlefield-national-historic-landmark
PALMITO RANCH BATTLEFIELD (NHP) 7200 Paredes Line Rd., Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 541-2785 | www.nps.gov/paal/index.htm Sunday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
THE HISTORIC ALONSO BUILDING 510 E. Saint Charles Street Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 554-4965 www.brownsvillehistory.org/historic-alonso-building.html
WES MER DRIVE IN 2090 W. Business 83, Mercedes, TX 78570 (956) 514-9292 | wesmerdrivein.com Box office opens at 6:45 PM on showing dates
PORT ISABEL LIGHTHOUSE 421 E. Queen Isabel Blvd. in Lighthouse Square, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, TX 78418 (956) 943-2262 | museumdirector@copitx.com portisabellighthouse.com/lighthouse/ Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting)
RESACA DE LA PALMA BATTLEFIELD 1024 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 541-2785 nps.gov/paal/learn/historyculture/resacadelapalma.htm Tuesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ROMA HISTORIC DISTRICT 77 Convent St., Roma, TX
THE BRYAN HOUSE
Photo by David Ceron
YTURRIA BRUSH TRACT (LRGV NWR) Sullivan City, TX 78595
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MUSEUMS & CULTURE
1113 E. 2 Mile Line, Mission, TX 78574 (956) 330-7497 | thehistoricbryanhouse@gmail.com www.thebryanhouse.com
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MONUMENTS BROWNSVILLE VETERANS PARK
2600 Central Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 547-6860 | www.cob.us/982/Veterans-Park-Wall 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 star embedded within it. Also in the park is a memorial to Medal of Honor recipient, and Brownsville native, Sergeant Jose M Lopez.
DONNA HOOKS FLETCHER STATUE
129 S. Eighth St., Donna, TX 78537 (956) 464-9989 Railroad entrepreneur Uriah Lott named the town after Hooks’ daughter. When Donna Hooks Fletcher divorced in 1908, she received land from her father, which she turned into a prosperous produce and dairy operation.
HIDALGO COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL
Edinburg, TX The Hidalgo County Veterans Memorial was dedicated on Dec. 9, 1989 in front of the large modern block courthouse in downtown Edinburg. It lists all the men and women of Hidalgo County who have served and died in the Armed Forces of the United States. A separate space on the right column of the memorial holds the names of three Medal of Honor recipients from Hidalgo County.
IWO JIMA MONUMENT & MEMORIAL MUSEUM
MUSEUMS & CULTURE
320 N. Iwo Jima Blvd., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 421-9234 Harlingen’s most recognizable heritage tourism attraction is the Iwo Jima Monument. This massive structure is the original working model used by sculptor Dr. Felix de Weldon in his casting of the official bronze version in Washington, D.C.
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& MEMORIALS 311 N. Alamo Road, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 787-0006 Veterans Memorial Park was constructed to honor all the men and women who have served and who continue to serve our country.
LAGUNA VISTA VETERAN MEMORIAL PARK
Laguna Vista, TX Laguna Vista Veteran Memorial Park commemorates the men and women in the U.S. military who gave their lives in defense of their country and honors all veterans who have served.
MERCEDES WAR MEMORIAL
Mercedes, TX The Mercedes War Memorial is dedicated to Veterans from Mercedes.
SAN BENITO VETERANS WAR MEMORIAL
2115 N. Oscar Williams Road, San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 276-6000 The San Benito Veterans War Memorial was constructed to honor all the men and women who have served and who continue to serve our country.
THE GROTTO OF LOURDES REPLICA
305 N. Britton Ave., Rio Grande City, TX (956) 487-2317 This is a replica of the shrine in Lourdes, France.
TOM LANDRY MURAL
1201 E. Eighth St., Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-8650 missiontexas.us/about-mission/famous-people/tom-landry/ To honor Tom Landry’s legacy in 1993, Mission residents Bill and Gen Long commissioned Manuel Hinojosa to create the Tom Landry Mural. The mural measures 95 by 18 feet and was dedicated on Sept. 18, 1995 by, legendary coach Tom Landry himself.
VETERANS WAR MEMORIAL IN MCALLEN
3129 Galveston Ave., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 631-2511 | www.mcallen.net/veterans The mission of the Veterans War Memorial Foundation of Texas is to provide an educational, cultural, and historical facility to assist future generations, especially children, to learn about the sacrifices of those who died in the service of their country, the value of their legacy, and the important lessons that must be learned from those sacrifices.
MUSEUMS & CULTURE
ALAMO MEMORIAL (VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK)
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MUSEUMS ALAMO MUSEUM
KELSEY BASS MUSEUM & EVENT CENTER
BROWNSVILLE HERITAGE COMPLEX
McALLEN HERITAGE CENTER
130 S. Eighth St., Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 961-4398 | www.alamotexas.org
101 S. Washington St., Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487-0672
1325 E. Washington St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 541-5560 www.brownsvillehistory.org/heritage-complex.html
301 S. Main St., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 687-1904 | www. mcallenheritagecenter.com
MISSION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF BROWNSVILLE
900 Doherty Ave., Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-8646 | www.missionmuseum.org
501 E. Ringgold St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 548-9300 | cmofbrownsville.org
MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS HISTORY
COSTUMES OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
501 E. Ringgold St. # 5, Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 547-6890 | www.costumesoftheamericasmuseum.net
CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM
200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78541 (956) 383-6911 | mosthistory.org
OLD HIDALGO PUMPHOUSE
902 S. 2nd St., Hidalgo, TX 78557 (956) 843-8686 | aflores@cityofhidalgo.net
210 E. Heywood St., San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 361-3830 tx-sanbenito.civicplus.com/249/Cultural-Heritage www.freddyfendermuseum.com
PORT ISABEL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
317 E. Railroad Ave., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 943-7602 | portisabelmuseums.com/mopi
DONNA HOOKS FLETCHER MUSEUM
RIO HONDO HISTORICAL MUSEUM
129 S. Eighth St, Donna, TX 78537 (956) 464-9989 | mariogarza_jr@sbcglobal.net
121 N. Arroyo Blvd., Rio Hondo, TX 78583 (956) 367-5305 | riohondo.us/museum
HARLINGEN ARTS & HERITAGE MUSEUM
ROBERT E. LEE MUSEUM
2425 Boxwood St., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 216-4900 | www.myharlingen.us/page/hahm.home
One Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, TX (956) 716-6700
HISTORIC BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM
641 E. Madison St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 548-1313 brownsvillehistory.org/historic-brownsville-museum.html
WILLACY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
427 S. Seventh St., Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 689-6604 raymondvillechamberofcommerce.weebly.com
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART & SCIENCE
MUSEUMS & CULTURE
1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 682-0123 | theimasonline.org
International Museum of Art & Science
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Freddy Fender Museum (Cultural Heritage Museum
SOUTH TEXAS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM
4403 E. Richardson Road, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 292-0770 southtxmotorcyclemuseum@gmail.com
TREASURES OF THE GULF MUSEUM
317 E. Railroad Ave., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 867-7002 | portisabelmuseums.com/mopi/
WESLACO BICULTURAL MUSEUM
500 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-9142 | www.weslacomuseum.org Mission Historical Museum
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Museum)
Photo by Albert Villarreal | Museum of South Texas History
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ARTS & CULTURAL CENTERS
Photo by Jose Sanchez | Mitte Cultural District | Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ART
NUEVO SANTANDER GALLERY
GALERIA 409
WILLACY COUNTY ART LEAGUE
HINOVATIONS ART GALLERY
YERBERIA CULTURA
LAGUNA MADRE ART GALLERY
MARKET SQUARE RESEARCH CENTER
660 E. Ringgold St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 542-0941 | bmfa.us 409 E. 13th St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 455-3599 | markclark812@yahoo.com
MUSEUMS & CULTURE
1009 Laurel Ave., McAllen, TX (956) 309-8352 | www.hinovationsartgallery.com 405 E. Maxan St., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 943-1407 | www.lagunamadreartgallery.com
McALLEN CREATIVE INCUBATOR
601 N. Main St., McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 687-2787 | www.mcallenart.com
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717 N. Main St., McAllen TX 78501 (956) 618-4959 | www.nuevosantander.com 427 S. Seventh St., Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 966 6292 | chamber@granderiver.net 613 S. 17th St., McAllen, TX 78501 yerberiacultura@gmail.com 1150 Market Square, Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 546-4242 www.brownsvillehistory.org/market-square.html
Performance T H E AT E R S
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ALBERT L. JEFFERS THEATRE-UTRGV 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX (956) 655-3581 | david.carren@utrgv.edu www.utrgv.edu/theatre/
BROWNSVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 11th & East Washington in Downtown Brownsville (956) 831-9590 | info@artsinbrownsville.org www.artsinbrownsville.org/bpaa.html
CAMILLE PLAYHOUSE 1 Dean Porter Park, Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 542-8900 | camilleplayhouse@aol.com www.camilleplayhouse.net
CINE EL REY 311 S. 17th St., McAllen, Texas 78501 (956) 278-0626 | cineelreytheatre@gmail.com www.cineelrey.org
EDINBURG MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 388-8207 | magdiel@edinburglibrary.us www.edinburgarts.com
HARLINGEN COMMUNITY THEATRE 1209 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 412-7529 | playhousefairpark97@gmail.com www.harlingencommunitytheatre.org
McAllen Performing Arts Center
HARLINGEN MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 216-5991 | arts@harlingenarts.com www.myharlingen.us/page/arts.events
McALLEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 801 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3800 | lfernandez@mcallen.net mcallenperformingartscenter.tickets.expert
PHARR COMMUNITY THEATER 213 W. Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX 78557 (956) 600-9463 | pctpharr@gmail.com pharrcommunitytheater.weebly.com
TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 90 Taylor Ave., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 295-3695 | events@tsc.edu www.tsc.edu/tscartscenter
120 S. Kansas Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 261-5656 | itheatre@itheatreoftexas.com www.itheatreoftexas.com
UTRGV PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 665-3881 patron.utrgv.edu/pac
VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 200 S. 10th St. #104, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 661-1615 | jackie@valleyorchestra.org www.valleyorchestra.org
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MUSEUMS & CULTURE
TOWER THEATER
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CAMPING FISHING & HUNTING
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38042-38278 Marshall Hutts Rd., Rio Hondo, TX 78583 (956) 748-2044 | JEVega@co.cameron.tx.us www.cameroncountyparks.com
ANZALDUAS PARK
6400 Anzalduas Dam Road, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 585-5311 | jzamora@missiontexas.us www.exploremcallen.com/recreation/nearby/anzalduaspark.aspx
BENTSEN-RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK
2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 584-9156 | jzamora@missiontexas.us tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bentsen-rio-grande-valley
BOCA CHICA BEACH
Brownsville (956) 546-3721 | info@brownsville.org brownsville.org/members/boca-chica-beach
BREEZE LAKE CAMPGROUND
1710 N. Vermillion Ave., Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 831-4427 | breezelake@att.net campnative.com/campgrounds/usa/tx/brownsville/ breeze-lake-campground
ISLA BLANCA COUNTY PARK
33174 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-5494 www.cameroncountyparks.com/IslaBlancaPark
LA SAL VIEJA TRACT (LRGV NWR)
Office: 3325 Green Jay Road, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 784-7500 www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/observephotog. cfm?ID=21552
LAGUNA ATASCOSA NWR
22688 Buena Vista Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956)748-3607 www.fws.gov/refuge/laguna_atascosa
LAS PALOMAS WMA
154 Lakeview Drive, Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 565-1223 tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/ list/?id=47
LOWER LAGUNA MADRE GREEN ISLAND
GPS Coordinates – N 26°23.538’ W 97°19.465’ www.stxmaps.com/go/green-island.html
CAMP LOMA DE VIDA
PIRATE’S FISHING PIER
CAMP PERRY
PORT MANSFIELD
12505 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 381-9227 | camplomadevida@gmail.com www.lomadevida.org
County Road 1420, Rio Hondo, TX 78583 (956) 423-0250 | ronald.camacho@scouting.org www.riograndecouncil.org/camping-adventure/ camp-perry/45492
DELTA LAKE PARK
28312 FM 88, Edcouch, TX 78538 (956) 968-8733 www.hidalgocounty.us/394/Delta-Lake-Park
EAST LAKE TRACT (LRGV NWR)
3325 Green Jay Road, Alamo, Texas 78516 (Office) (956) 784-7500 | bryan_winton@fws.gov www.fws.gov/refuge/Lower_Rio_Grande_Valley/visit/ wildlife_watching_areas.html
FALCON STATE PARK
501 E. Maxan St., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 943-7437 www.portisabelpier.com 101 E. Port Drive, Port Mansfield, TX 78598 (956) 944-2354 www.portmansfieldchamberofcommerce.com/joomla30
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND www.sopadre.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND KOA
1 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-5665 www.koa.com/campgrounds/south-padre
TENIENTE TRACT (LRGV NWR)
Office: 3325 Green Jay Road, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 784-7500 www.fws.gov/refuge/Lower_Rio_Grande_Valley/visit/ wildlife_watching_areas.html
146 Park Road 46, Roma, Tx 78584/P.O. Box 2 Falcon Heights, TX 78545 (956) 848-5327 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/falcon
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ADOLPH THOMAE JR. COUNTY PARK
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WATER ACTIVITIES CANOE, KAYAK, STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING, AND MORE! ANZALDUAS PARK
6400 Anzalduas Dam Road, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 585-5311 www.exploremcallen.com/recreation/nearby/anzalduaspark.aspx
BENTSEN-RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK
2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 584-9156 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bentsen-rio-grande-valley
CASA DEL RIO RIVER HOUSE 1929 TX-39, Hunt, TX 78024 (830) 238-4424 casadelrioriverhouse.com
FALCON STATE PARK
146 Park Rd 46, Roma, TX 78584 (956) 848-5327 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/falcon
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
LAGUNA ATASCOSA NWR
22688 Buena Vista Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956)748-3607 www.fws.gov/refuge/laguna_atascosa/
PARROT EYES
5801 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-9457 parroteyesspi.com
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1 Rancho Viejo Drive, Rancho Viejo, TX 78575 (956) 350-4000 | www.rvrcc.com
SOUTH BAY PADDLING TRAIL
33174 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/ coastal/south_bay/
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND www.sopadre.com
TOWN LAKE AT FIREMANS PARK
201 N. First St., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3333 www.mcallen.net/departments/parks/cityparks
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
RANCHO VIEJO RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB
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Yahweh’s All Natural Farm & Garden
FARM & RANCH ALOE FARMS
HALLMARK FARM
BIG RED’S RANCH
LA JARRA RANCH
EL SAUZ RANCH
RANCHO EL CHARCO
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
3102 W. Wilson Road, Harlingen, TX 78552 1 (800) 262-6771 | www.aloeverafarms.com Citrus Ranch Blvd., San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 371-4008 | bigredministries.org Sauz Ranch Road, Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 248-5939 | www.elsauzranch.com
GRACE HERITAGE RANCH
27539 Old Alice Road, Lyford, TX 78569 (956) 230-6903 | graceheritageranch.com
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4517 S. Jackson Road, Pharr, TX 78577 (361) 232-7444 | www.facebook.com/Hallmarkfarm.MJH/ 700 FM 3168, Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 699-2179 | www.lajarra.com 100 N. Kika De La Garza Blvd., La Joya, TX 78560 (956) 581-0397 or (956) 581-0395 texastropicaltrail.com/plan-your-adventure/historic-sites-and-cities/sites/rancho-el-charco
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RANCHO LOMITAS NATIVE PLANT NURSERY
621 W. La Sagunada Road, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 486-2576 | www.rancholomitas.com
RIO-SPUR RANCH
2319 W. Business Highway 83, Weslaco, TX (956) 532-0024 | www.facebook.com/pg/RioSpurRanch/
WELLS STABLES
3137 Stanford Road, Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 493-3222 | www.wellsstables.com/index.htm
YAHWEH’S ALL NATURAL FARM & GARDEN
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
19741 Morris Road, Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 412-4916 | yahwehfarm.com
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BIRDING & WILDLIFE ADOLPH THOMAE JR. COUNTY PARK
38042-38278 Marshall Hutts Road, Rio Hondo, TX 78583 (956) 748-2044 www.cameroncountyparks.com
ALAMO INN B&B GEAR & TOURS 801 Main Street, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 782-9912 | alamoinnbnb.com
ANZALDUAS PARK
6400 Anzalduas Dam Road, Mission, TX (956) 585-5311 www.exploremcallen.com/recreation/nearby/ anzalduaspark.aspx
BENTSEN-RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, TX (956) 584-9156 | jzamora@missiontexas.us tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bentsen-rio-grande-valley
BOCA CHICA BEACH
(956) 546-3721 | info@brownsville.org brownsville.org/members/boca-chica-beach
CASA LOS EBANOS
27715 State Highway 100, Los Fresnos, TX (956) 399-9097 | www.casalosebanos.com
CHACHALACA WILDLIFE REFUGE
One Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, TX
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COASTAL LAND RESOURCE CENTER
1238 Port South Drive, Port Mansfield, TX, 78598 (956) 689-2414 www.co.willacy.tx.us/default.aspx?Willacy_County/ ResourceCenter
COASTAL STUDIES LAB
100 Marine Lab Drive, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-2644 www.utrgv.edu/csl/
DELTA LAKE PARK
28312 FM 88, Edcouch, TX 78538 (956) 968-8733 www.hidalgocounty.us/394/Delta-Lake-Park
EAST LAKE TRACT (LRGV NWR)
Office: 3325 Green Jay Road, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 784-7500 www.fws.gov/refuge/Lower_Rio_Grande_Valley/visit/ wildlife_watching_areas.html
EDINBURG SCENIC WETLANDS AND WORLD BIRDING CENTER 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX 78542 www.edinburgwbc.org
ESTERO LLANO GRANDE
3301 S. International Blvd. (FM 1015), Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 565-3919 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/estero-llano-grande
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FALCON STATE PARK
146 Park Road 46, Roma, TX 78584 (956) 848-5327 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/falcon
FORDYCE NATURE TRAILS
Intersection of FM 3167 & Hwy. 83, Rio Grande City, TX (956) 487-0672
FRONTERA AUDUBON
1101 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-3275 | fronteraaudubon.org
HARLINGEN ARROYO COLORADO
1001 S. Loop 499 Harlingen, TX (956) 427-8873 www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/harlingen.html
LA FERIA NATURE CENTER
27332 Rabb Road, La Feria, TX (956) 797-2261
LA SAL DEL REY TRACT (LRGV NWR)
186 Blush Line Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 784-7500 www.fws.gov/refuge/Lower_Rio_Grande_Valley/visit/la_sal_del_rey.html
LA SAL VIEJA TRACT (LRGV NWR)
Office: 3325 Green Jay Road Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 784-7500 www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/observephotog.cfm?ID=21552
LAGUNA ATASCOSA NWR
22688 Buena Vista Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 748-3607 www.fws.gov/refuge/laguna_atascosa/
LAS PALOMAS WMA
154 Lakeview Drive, Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 565-1223 tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=47
LOWER LAGUNA MADRE GREEN ISLAND McALLEN NATURE CENTER
4101 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3333 www.mcallen.net/departments/parks/mcallen-nature-center
MISSION HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL
1414 S. Conway Ave., Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-8760 www.bentsenpalm.com/amenities/hike-bike-trails/
NATIONAL BUTTERFLY CENTER
3333 Butterfly Park Drive, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 583-5400 www.nationalbutterflycenter.org
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center
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OUTDOOR & RECREATION
GPS Coordinates – N 26°23.538’ W 97°19.465’ www.stxmaps.com/go/green-island.html
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OLD HIDALGO PUMPHOUSE
SANTA ANA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
PALO ALTO BATTLEFIELD NHP
SHEEPSHEAD PRESERVE (VLF)
902 S. Second St., Hidalgo, TX 78557 (956) 843-8686 www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/hidalgo.html 7200 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 541-2785 | www.nps.gov/paal/index.htm
PORT MANSFIELD
101 East Port Drive, Port Mansfield, TX 78598 (956)-944-2354 www.portmansfieldchamberofcommerce.com/joomla30
QUINTA MAZATLANÂ
600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX (956) 681-3370 | www.quintamazatlan.com
RANCHO EL CHARCO
100 N. Kika De La Garza Blvd, La Joya, TX 78560 (956) 581-0397 or (956) 581-0395 texastropicaltrail.com/plan-your-adventure/historic-sitesand-cities/sites/rancho-el-charco
RANCHO LOMITAS NATIVE PLANT NURSERY 621 W. La Sagunada Road, Rio Grande City, TX (956) 486-2576 | www.rancholomitas.com
RESACA DE LA PALMA STATE PARK
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
1000 New Carmen Ave., Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 350-2920 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/resaca-de-la-palma
ROMA WORLD BIRDING CENTER
612 Portsheller St., Roma, TX 78584 (956) 849-4930 www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/Roma.html
ROMA BLUFFS OBSERVATION DECK 301 Lincoln Avenue, Roma, TX 78584
SABAL PALM SANCTUARY
8435 Sabal Palm Grove Road, Brownsville, TX (956) 541-8034 | www.sabalpalmsanctuary.org
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3325 Green Jay, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 784-7500 www.fws.gov/refuge/santa_ana/
(956) 686-6429 | valleylandfund.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND www.sopadre.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BIRDING CENTER 6801 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX (956) 761-6801 | www.spibirding.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DOLPHIN RESEARCH & SEA LIFE NATURE CENTER 110 N. Garcia St., Port Isabel, TX (956) 299-1957 | spinaturecenter.com
TENIENTE TRACT (LRGV NWR)
Office: 3325 Green Jay Road Alamo, Texas 78516 (956)784-7500 www.fws.gov/refuge/Lower_Rio_Grande_Valley/visit/ wildlife_watching_areas.html
THE INN AT CHACHALACA BEND
36298 Chachalaca Bend, Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 233-1180 | www.chachalaca.com
VALLEY NATURE CENTER
301 S. Border Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 969-2475 | www.valleynaturecenter.org
YTURRIA BRUSH TRACT (LRGV NWR)
Sullivan City, TX 78595 www.fws.gov/refuge/Lower_Rio_Grande_Valley/visit/ wildlife_watching_areas.html
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GOLF BROWNSVILLE GOLF CENTER
LONG ISLAND VILLAGE GOLF COURSE
COTTONWOOD CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
LOS LAGOS GOLF COURSE
EBONY HILLS GOLF COURSE
MARTIN VALLEY RANCHES GOLF COURSE
1001 S. Ed Carey Drive #198, Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 428-0766 www.cottonwoodcreekcountryclub.com 300 W. Palm Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 292-2144 www.golftexas.com/golf-courses/south/edinburg/ebony-hills.htm
33772 S. Garcia St., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 943-7520 | www.longislandvillage.com 1720 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 316-0444 | www.cityofedinburg.com/EdinburgGolf/ 7400 W. Expy 83, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 585-2131 | www.martinvalley.com/golfcourse.php
MISSION WEST GOLF CLUB
EL NINO GOLF COURSE (MISSION WEST RV PARK)
1300 Circle Drive, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 581-6267 | www.missionwestgolfclub.com
GREEN JAY DISC GOLF COURSE
2919 N. Kenyon Road, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 381-0964 | montecristogcc.com
511 E. Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572 (956) 585-2324 | missionwestrv.com/el-nino/ 3800 S. Ware Road, McAllen, TX 78503
LLANO GRANDE GOLF COURSE
370 Golf Course Road, Mercedes, TX 78570 (956) 565-3351 | llanogranderesort.com
MONTE CRISTO GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY COURSE PALM VIEW GOLF COURSE
2701 S. Ware Road, McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 681-3444 | www.palmviewgolf.com
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OUTDOOR & RECREATION
1800 W. San Marcelo Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 541-2582 | www.cob.us/431/Golf-Center
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RANCHO VIEJO RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB 1 Rancho Viejo Drive, Rancho Viejo, TX 78575
RAYMONDVILLE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
13839 Emma Ross Road, Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 746-6907 www.golftexas.com/golf-courses/south/raymondville/raymond ville-municipal.htm
RIVER BEND RESORT SEMI-PRIVATE 4541 U.S. 281, Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 548-0192 | riverbendresort.us
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SHARY MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
2201 N. Mayberry St., Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-8770 | missiontexas.us/city-departments/golf-course
SHORT SHOT GOLF COURSE
304 N. Cesar Chavez Road, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 702-1818
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND GOLF CLUB
1 Golf House Road (FM 510), Laguna Vista, TX (956) 943-5678 | www.spigolf.com
STUART PLACE COUNTRY CLUB
155 Highland Drive, Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 428-2000 | www.stuartplacegolf.com
TIERRA DEL SOL GOLF CLUB
700 E. Hall Acres Road, Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 702-2320 | golf.pharr-tx.gov
TIERRA SANTA GOLF CLUB
1901 Club De Amistad, Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 973-1811 | www.tierrasantaweslaco.com
TONY BUTLER MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 2640 Golf Course Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 216-5970 | www.tonybutlergc.com
TREASURE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
3009 N Augusta National Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 425-1700 www.golftexas.com/golf-courses/south/harlingen/treasure.htm
VALLEY INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY CLUB 2 Country Club Road, Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 546-5331 | valleyinternationalgolf.com
VILLAGE EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE
S. FM 1015 Road, Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-6516 www.golftexas.com/golf-courses/south/weslaco/village-executive.htm
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ALAMO NATURE PARK
CASCADE PARK
ARROYO PARK
DEAN PORTER PARK
BANWORTH POOL MISSION
DELTA LAKE PARK
1101 E. New Hampshire St., Harlingen, TX www.myharlingen.us/page/parksandrec.parks 1822 N. Shary Road, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-8650 missiontexas.us/city-departments/parks-and-recreation/ aquatics
BOYS CLUB POOL
617 S. 27th. St., McAllen, TX (956) 681-3335 http://www.mcallen.net/departments/parks/aquatics
BROWNSVILLE TENNIS CENTER
3 Event Center, Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 547-8326 | brownsvilletenniscenter.com
3510 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 838-0162 | www.cob.us/308/Parks-Recreation 501 E. Ringgold St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 542-2064 | brownsville.org/members/dean-porter-park 28312 FM 88, Edcouch, TX 78538 (956) 968-8733 | www.hidalgocounty.us/394/Delta-Lake-Park
DONNA MUNICIPAL POOL
Southeast corner of Third Street and Silver Avenue, Donna, TX (956) 464-6960 www.cityofdonna.org/departments/municipal-pool
FREDDY GONZALEZ MEMORIAL PARK SPLASH PLAYGROUND
1402 S. 18th Ave., Edinburg, TX 78539 edinburg.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/Detail?facilityId=11
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OUTDOOR & RECREATION
1312 W. Duranta Ave., Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 787-6699
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LAS PALMAS PARK TRAIL
2500 Quince Lane, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3333 www.exploremcallen.com/recreation/nature/hikebike
LON C. HILL PARK
1217 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, TX (956) 216-5952 www.myharlingen.us/page/parksandrec.parks
LOS ENCINOS POOL
3300 Sarah Ave., McAllen, TX (956) 681-3334 www.mcallen.net/departments/parks/aquatics
McALLEN MUNICIPAL POOL
1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen, TX (956) 681-3333 www.mcallen.net/departments/parks/aquatics
FOUNTAIN POOL EDINBURG
1227 E. McIntyre, Edinburg, TX 78539 edinburg.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/Detail?facilityId=10
GIBSON PARK
301 South Border Ave., Weslaco, TX (956) 447-3407
GONZALEZ POOL
34 Tony Gonzalez Drive, Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 547-6856 www.cob.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Antonio-Gonzalez-Pool-29
LA FERIA AQUATIC CENTER
701 S. Main St., La Feria, TX (956) 797-4669 www.cityoflaferia.com/departments/parks-and-recreation
McKELVEY PARK
1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 216-5951 | www.myharlingen.us/page/ parksandrec.parks
MERCEDES SWIMMING POOL PROGRAM
701 Mathis St., Mercedes, TX 78570 (956) 565-3033 www.cityofmercedes.com/city-departments/recreation
MORNINGSIDE PARK
1207 S. Central Ave., Brownsville, Texas, 78521 (956) 542-2064 | brownsville.org/members/ morningside-park
MUNICIPAL WATERPARK POOL EDINBURG 125 E. Palm Drive, Edinburg, TX edinburg.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/ Detail?facilityId=9
OLIVEIRA PARK
104 El Paso Road, Brownsville, TX 78520
PENDLETON POOL
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
1427 Morgan Blvd., Harlingen, TX (956) 216-5951 www.myharlingen.us/page/parksandrec.aquatics
PHARR AQUATIC CENTER
1000 S. Fir St., Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 402-4000 pharr-tx.gov/departments/parks-recreation/aquaticcenter/
PORT ISABEL MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL La Feria Aquatic Center
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1802 Third St., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 551-2926 portisabel-texas.com/cityhall/municipal-swimming-poolinfo
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PORTWAY ACRE’S PARK
SMILEY FACE PARK
RAYMONDVILLE MUNICIPAL POOL
SULLIVAN CITY SPLASHPAD
440 W. Sauz Ave., Raymondville, TX (956) 689-9913 | raymondvilletx.us/parks_ recreation.html
RETAMA VILLAGE PARK TRAIL
2204 Seagull Lane, Mission TX 78572 (956) 681-3333 www.exploremcallen.com/recreation/nature/ hikebike.aspx
SAMS MEMORIAL POOL & SPLASHPAD 501 E. Ringgold St., Brownsville, TX (956) 547-6857 www.cob.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/SamsMemorial-Pool-at-Dean-Porter-Park-28
SANTA MARIA PARK
11613 U.S. Hwy. 281, Santa Maria, TX 78592 (956) 761-3700 www.cameroncountyparks.com/santa-mariapark
S. Third St., Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 689-2443 | raymondvilletx.us/parks_ recreation.html 500 S. Cenizo Dr., Sullivan City, Texas 78595 (956) 485-2828 | www.sullivancity.org
SYLVIA VELA POOL
W. Carter St., Alton, TX 78573 (956) 432-0790 | alton-tx.gov/city-services
VETERANS PARK RAYMONDVILLE
Durango Ave., Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 689-2443 | raymondvilletx.us/parks_ recreation.html
VICTOR PARK
1601 S. M St. Harlingen, TX (956) 216-5953 | www.myharlingen.us/page/ parksandrec.parks
WESTSIDE PARK TRAIL
101 E. Ridge Road, McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 681-3333 www.exploremcallen.com/recreation/nature/ hikebike.aspx
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
4775 Austin Road, Brownsville, TX (956) 542-2064
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Beach Access ANDIE BOWIE PARK
7300 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-3700 www.cameroncountyparks.com/andy-bowie-park Andie Bowie Park is a park with RV campsites, a bayside fishing area and an access road to 20 miles of drivable beach.
BOCA CHICA BEACH
Brownsville, TX | (956) 546-3721
OUTDOOR & RECREATION
COUNTY BEACH ACCESS 3
South Padre Island, TX | (956) 761-3700 has vehicle access points where visitors can actually drive on the beach for a fee. No amenities.
EDWIN K. ATWOOD PARK
27159 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-3704 www.cameroncountyparks.com/edwin-king-atwood-park
ISLA BLANCA COUNTY PARK
South Padre Island, TX | (956) 761-3700 Has free beach access parking lots with no amenities.
33174 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-5494 www.cameroncountyparks.com/IslaBlancaPark
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PORT MANSFIELD
South Padre Island, TX | (956) 761-3700 Has free beach access parking lots with no amenities.
COUNTY BEACH ACCESS 5
South Padre Island, TX | (956) 761-3700 Has vehicle access points where visitors can actually drive on the beach for a fee. It is equipped with a pavilion and portable restrooms.
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101 East Port Drive, Port Mansfield, TX 78598 (956)-944-2354 www.portmansfieldchamberofcommerce.com/joomla30 Port Mansfield is a port and fishing community on the Laguna Madre opposite Port Mansfield Channel in northeastern Willacy County.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND www.sopadre.com
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CONCERTS
AIRPORTS BROWNSVILLE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND AIRPORT 700 Amelia Earhart Drive, Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 542-4373 | flybrownsville.com
CAMERON COUNTY AIRPORT
27617 Buena Vista Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 233-4424
McALLEN MILLER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2500 S. Bicentenial Blvd., McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 681-1510 | www.mcallenairport.com
MID-VALLEY AIRPORT
MURALS SHOPPING
1909 Joe Stephens Ave., Weslaco, TX 78599 (956) 969-0291 www.weslacotx.gov/departments/mid-valley-airport
RIO GRANDE CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487-0672 | www.cityofrgc.com
SOUTH TEXAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
1300 E. Farm to Market Road 490, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 292-2047 | www.cityofedinburg.com/airport.php
VALLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
HISTORY
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TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCES
3002 Heritage Way, Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 430-8600 | www.flythevalley.com
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CITY INFO ALAMO
420 N. Tower Road, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 787-0006 | www.alamotexas.org
ALTON
509 S. Alton Blvd., Alton ,TX 78573 (956) 432-0760 | alton-tx.gov
BAYVIEW
104 S. San Roman Rd., Bayview, TX 78566 | (956) 233-6445
Weslaco City Hall
BROWNSVILLE
1034 E. Levee St., Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 548-6007 | www.cob.us
COMBES
P.O. Box 280, Combes TX, 78535 (956) 425-7131
DONNA
307 S. 12th St., Donna, TX 78537 (956) 464-3314 | cityofdonna.org
EDCOUCH
TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCES
P.O. Box 100, Edcouch, TX 78538 (956) 262-2140
62 South Aztec Cove Drive, Los Fresnos, TX 78566 | (956) 233-4021 www.townofindianlake.com
LA FERIA
115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, TX 78559 | (956) 797-2261 www.cityoflaferia.com
LA GRULLA
P.O. Box 197, La Grulla, TX 78548 (956) 487-3341
EDINBURG
LA JOYA
P.O. Box 1079, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 388-8204 | cityofedinburg.com
P.O. Box H, La Joya, TX 78560 (956) 581-7002 | www.cityoflajoya.com
ELSA
LA VILLA
P.O. Box 427, Elsa, TX 78543 (956) 262-2127 | www.cityofelsa.net
P.O. Box 60, La Villa, TX 78562 (956) 262-2122 | www.cityoflavilla.org
ESCOBARES
LAGUNA VISTA
P.O. Box 907, Escobares, TX 78584 (956) 847-1200
GRANJENO
6603 S. FM 494, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 519-0032
HARLINGEN
P.O. Box 2207, Harlingen TX 78551 (956) 428-9191 | www.myharlingen.us
HIDALGO
704 E. Texano Drive, Hidalgo, TX 78557 | (956) 843-2286 cityofhidalgo.net
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INDIAN LAKE
122 Fernandez St., Laguna Vista, TX 78578 | (956) 433-6001 www.lvtexas.com
LOS FRESNOS
200 N. Brazil St., Los Fresnos, TX 78566 | (956) 233-5768
LOS INDIOS
P.O. Box 369, Los Indios, TX 78567 (956) 399-4255
LYFORD
P.O. Box 310, Lyford, TX 78569 (956) 642-7739
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McALLEN
P.O. Box 220, McAllen, TX 78505 (956) 681-1000 | www.mcallen.net
MERCEDES
P.O. Box 837, Mercedes, TX 78570 (956) 565-3114 | cityofmercedes.com
MISSION
1201 E. Eighth St., Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-8650 | missiontexas.us
PALM VALLEY
1313 N. Stuart Place Road, Palm Valley, TX 78552 | (956) 423-8384 www.palmvalleytx.com
PALMHURST
4417 N. Shary Road, Palmhurst, TX 78573 (956) 583-8697 | cityofpalmhursttx.com
PALMVIEW
400 W. Veterans Blvd., Palmview, TX 78572 | (956) 432-0300
PEÑITAS
P.O. Box 204, Peñitas, TX 78576 (956) 581-3345 | www.cityofpenitas.com
PHARR
P.O. Box 1729, Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 402-4100 | pharr-tx.gov
PORT ISABEL
305 E. Maxan, Port Isabel TX, 78578 (956) 943-2682 | portisabel-texas.com
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SAN BENITO
PRIMERA
SAN JUAN
22893 Stuart Place Road, Primera, TX 78552 | (956)-423-9654 cityofprimera.com
PROGRESO
300 N. FM 1015, Progreso, TX 78579 (956) 565-0241
PROGRESO LAKES
401 N. Sam Houston, San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 361-3800 www.cityofsanbenito.com
709 S. Nebraska St., San Juan TX, 78589 (956) 223-2200 www.cityofsanjuantexas.com
SAN PERLITA
P.O. Box 121, San Perlita, TX 78590 (956) 248-5725
P.O. Box 760, Progreso Lakes, TX 78579 (956) 565-0241
SANTA ROSA
RANCHO VIEJO
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
RAYMONDVILLE
STARR
RIO GRANDE CITY
SULLIVAN CITY
3301 Carmen Ave., Rancho Viejo, TX 78575 | (956) 350-4093 www.ranchoviejotexas.com 142 S. Seventh St., Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 689-2443 | raymondvilletx.us 5332 E. US 83, Suite B, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487-0672 | www.rgceedc.org
RIO HONDO
P.O. Box 389, Rio Hondo, TX 78583 (956) 748-2102 | riohondo.us
ROMA
205 W. Lincoln, Roma, TX 78584 (956) 849-1411 | www.cityofroma.net
P.O. Box 326, Santa Rosa, TX 78593 (956) 636-1113 4601 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-8109 | www.sopadre.com 601 E. Main St., Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487-2709 | starrcounty.org
500 S. Cenizo Drive, Sullivan City, TX 78595 (956) 485-2828 www.sullivancity.org
WESLACO
255 S. Kansas Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-3181 | www.weslacotx.gov
Welcome toSanJuan,
TX
Visit the Basilica of our Lady of San Juan Del Valle – National Shrine. It is one of the state’s most popular pilgrimage spots, welcoming over one million visitors each year. Stay at the Basilica Hotel and enjoy the gift shop and local restaurants in San Juan, Texas.
400 N. Virgen de San Juan Blvd. San Juan, Texas 78589
956.787.0033
Mission City Hall
www.sanjuanedc.com
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TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCES
400 W. Hidalgo, Suite 200, Raymondville, TX 78580 | (956) 689-3332 portofportmansfield.com
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CHAMBERS of Commerce ALAMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
803 Main St., Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 787-2117 | www.alamochamber.com
ALTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
509 S. Alton Blvd., Alton, TX 78573 (956) 432-0760 | alton-tx.gov/chamber
BROWNSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1600 W. University Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 542-4341 | brownsvillechamber.com
CITY OF ROMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 301 Lincoln Ave., Roma, TX 78584 (956) 849-4296 | cityofroma.net
EDINBURG CHAMBER COMMERCE
602 W. University Drive A, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 383-4974 | www.edinburg.com
GREATER MISSION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 202 W. Tom Landry St., Mission, TX 78572 (956) 585-2727 | missionchamber.com
HARLINGEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 423-5440 | harlingen.com
LA FERIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
126-A E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, TX 78559 (956) 277- 0601 | www.laferiachamber.com
LOS FRESNOS CHAMBER COMMERCE
203 N. Arroyo Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 233-4488 | www.losfresnoschamber.com
TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCES
McALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 682-2871 | mcallen.org
MERCEDES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 320 S. Ohio Ave., Mercedes, TX 78570 (956) 565-2221 | mercedeschamber.com
PORT ISABEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 943-2262 | portisabelchamber.com
PORT MANSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
101 E. Port Dr., Port Mansfield TX 78598 (956)944-2354 portmansfieldchamberofcommerce.com/joomla30/index.php
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RAYMONDVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 700 FM 3168, Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 689-1864 raymondvillechamberofcommerce.weebly.com
RGV HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 801 E. Fern Ave. #143, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 928-0060 | www.rgvhcc.com
RGV PARTNERSHIP
322 S. Missouri Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-3141 | rgvpartnership.com
SAN BENITO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
223 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 361-9111 | chamberofsanbenito.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 610 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-4412 | www.spichamber.com
STARR COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION 601 E. Main St., Rio Grande City, TX (956) 487-2709 | starrcounty.org
WESLACO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 275 S. Kansas Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-2102 | weslaco.com
CONVENTION & VISITORS Bureaus BROWNSVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 650 E. Ruben M. Torres Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 546-3721 | brownsville.org
EDINBURG CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 602 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX www.edinburg.com
HARLINGEN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 311 E. Tyler St., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 423-5440 www.visitharlingentexas.com/about-us/about-the-cvb
McALLEN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 682-2871 | visitmcallen.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 7355 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-3000 | sopadre.com
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International BRIDGES ANZALDUAS INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
6100 S. Stewart Road, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 681-1820 www.mcallen.net/departments/bridge/anzalduas
BROWNSVILLE & MATAMOROS INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE 1300 Mexico Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 542-8558
DONNA-RIO BRAVO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
8000 S. International Blvd., Donna, TX 78537 (956) 461-4878 cityofdonna.org/departments/alliance-internationalbridge Brownsville, TX
LOS EBANOS FERRY
200 Flores St., Los Ebanos, TX 78565
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
LOS INDIOS FREE TRADE BRIDGE
100 Puente Internacional Libre Comercio Lucio Blanco, Los Indios, TX 78567 | (956) 982-4000
METROS
McALLEN/HIDALGO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
BROWNSVILLE METRO
1023 International Blvd, Hidalgo, TX 78557 (956) 681-1800 www.mcallen.net/departments/bridge/mcallen-hidalgo
MIGUEL ALEMAN INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE ROMA
755 International Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 548-6050 | www.cob.us/281/Brownsville-Metro
ISLAND METRO
405 N. Estrella St., Roma, TX 78584
4601 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-3864 | www.myspi.org
PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
METRO McALLEN
9900 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 402-4660 pharr-tx.gov/departments/pharr-reynosa-intl-bridge
PROGRESO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
251 S. International Blvd., Progreso, TX 78579 (956) 565-6361 | texasmexicobridges.com
1501 W. Highway 83, Suite 110, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3510 | www.mcallen.net/metro
VALLEY METRO
510 S. Pleasantview Drive, Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 969-5761 | www.lrgvdc.org/valleymetro
RIO GRANDE CITY BRIDGE
317 S. Pete Diaz Ave., Rio Grande City, TX (956) 487-1650 www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/rio-grande-citylos-ebanos
VETERANS INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE 3310 U.S. 77, Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 983-5620
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GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
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HOSPITALS CORNERSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
2302 Cornerstone Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78539 956-618-4444 | cornerstoneregional.com
DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE 5501 S. McColl Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 362-8677 | www.dhr-rgv.com
HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
5501 U.S. 77, Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 365-1000 | www.harlingenmedicalcenter.com
KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER
1401 E. Eighth St., Weslaco, TX (956) 968-8567 | www.knappmed.org Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen
McALLEN MEDICAL CENTER
301 W. Expy. 83, McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 632-4000 | www.mcallenmedicalcenter.com
MISSION REGIONAL MEDICAL
900 S. Bryan Road, Mission, TX, 78572 (956) 323-9000 | www.missionrmc.org
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL 101 E. Ridge Road, McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 632-6000 | riohealth.com
SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
1400 W. Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 632-4000 | www.southtexashealthsystem.com
STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCES
Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg
128 FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487-5561 | www.starrcountyhospital.com
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - BROWNSVILLE 1040 W. Jefferson St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 698-5400 | www.valleybaptist.net
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - HARLINGEN 2101 Pease St., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 389-1100 | www.valleybaptist.net
VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL
100 A.E. Alton Gloor Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 350-7000 | valleyregionalmedicalcenter.com
WOMEN'S HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE
5502 S. McColl Road, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 362-2229 www.dhr-rgv.com/healthcare-services/womens-hospital-atrenaissance South Texas Health System in Edinburg
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H ARLINGEN M EDICAL C ENTER
The Community’s Choice
BEST HOSPITAL
Harlingen Medical Center is more than a hospital. It is a place where people come to heal. It is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. Our dedicated physicians, nurses and support staff provide treatment, comfort, and compassion. They make the difference in healthcare and are the reason people choose Harlingen Medical Center. We know how to care for you, and your family, with the kind of compassionate, quality and effective care you deserve.
Services at a Glance
Harlingen Medical Center also features:
• All Inpatient Private Suites • Comprehensive Clinical Services • 24-Hour Emergency Room
5501 S. Expressway 77 Harlingen, TX
www.harlingenmedicalcenter.com
(956) 365-1000
• Bariatric (Surgical Weight Loss) • Cardiology • Critical Care / ICU • Emergency Room (Advanced Level IV) Trauma Center • Endoscopy • Gastroenterology • Internal Medicine • Nephrology • Neurology • Obstetric & Gynecology
• Operating Room (Surgical Services) • Orthopedic • Radiology / Imaging • Respiratory • Sleep Study • Speech Pathology • Thoracic Surgery • Vascular & Endovascular Surgery • Wellness Screenings • Wound Healing
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LIBRARIES BAILEY H. DUNLAP MEMORIAL LIBRARY 400 S. Main St., La Feria, TX 78559 (956) 797-1242 www.cityoflaferia.com/departments/library
BROWNSVILLE LIBRARY MAIN BRANCH
2600 Central Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 548-1055 www.cob.us/709/Brownsville-Public-Library-System
BROWNSVILLE SOUTHMOST LIBRARY
4320 Southmost Blvd., Brownsville, TX (956) 548-1055 www.cob.us/709/Brownsville-Public-Library-System
DONNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
301 S. Main St., Donna, TX (956) 464-2221 | www.donnareader.com
DR. HECTOR P. GARCIA MEMORIAL LIBRARY 434 S. Ohio Ave., Mercedes, TX 78570 (956) 565-2371 cityofmercedes.com/venue/dr-hector-p-garciamemorial-library
MAYOR JOE V. SANCHEZ PUBLIC LIBRARY
DUSTIN MICHAEL SEKULA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
McALLEN LARK BRANCH
1906 S. Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 383-6246 | www.edinburg.lib.tx.us
ELSA PUBLIC LIBRARY
711 Hidalgo St., Edcouch, TX 78538 (956) 262-3061 | elsa.ploud.net
ETHEL L. WHIPPLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCES
402 W. Ocean Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 233-5330 | www.losfresnos.lib.tx.us
HARLINGEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
410 76 Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 361-3860 | harlingenlibrary.org
HIDALGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
710 Ramon Ayala Drive, Hidalgo, TX 78557 (956) 843-2093 | www.hidalgo.lib.tx.us
LA JOYA PUBLIC LIBRARY
201 Palm Shores, La Joya, TX 78560 (956) 581-4533 www.youseemore.com/lajoya/directory.asp
LAGUNA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
1300 Palm Blvd., Laguna Vista, TX 78578 (956) 943-7155 | lvlibrary.org
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525 S. Kansas Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-4533 | www.weslaco.lib.tx.us 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 681-3100 www.mcallenlibrary.net
McALLEN PALM VIEW BRANCH
3401 Jordan Road W, McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 681-3110 www.mcallenlibrary.net/locations/palmview.aspx
McALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 681-3000 | www.mcallenlibrary.net
PEÑITAS PUBLIC LIBRARY
1111 Main St., Peñitas, TX 78576 (956) 583-5656 | youseemore.com/penitas
PHARR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
121 E. Cherokee Ave., Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 787-3966 | pharr-tx.gov/departments/pharr-library/
PORT ISABEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
213 N. Yturria St., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 943-1822 | www.port-isabel.lib.tx.us
REBER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
190 N. Fourth St., Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 689-2930
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HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY
1650 S. Main St., La Feria, TX 78559 (956) 277-0146 | www.ollusa.edu/s/1190/hybrid/18/hw-hybrid-ollu.aspx?sid=1190&gid=1&pgid=7506
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE RIO GRANDE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
591 E. Canales Bros St., Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487-4389 | www.rgclibrary.org
RIO HONDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
121 N. Arroyo Blvd., Rio Hondo, TX 78583 (956) 748-3322 | riohondo.us/public-library
SAN BENITO PUBLIC LIBRARY
101 W. Rose St., San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 361-3860 www.cityofsanbenito.com/141/Public-Library
3201 W. Pecan, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 872-8311 | www.southtexascollege.edu
TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER 2101 S. McColl Road, McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 668-6300 | www.sph.tamhsc.edu
TEXAS A&M HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER AT McALLEN 5277 N. 23rd St., McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 683-8647 | admissions.tamu.edu/psc/riogrande
TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 295-3600 | www.tsc.edu
SAN JUAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SERGEANT FERNANDO DE LA ROSA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
1010 S. Standard Ave., San Juan, TX 78589 (956) 702-0926 | www.sanjuanlibrary.com
416 N. Tower Road, Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 787-6160 | www.alamolibrary.com
1902 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, TX 78550 (800) 852-8784 | www.tstc.edu/campuses/harlingen 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, TX (956) 665-3439 | www.utrgv.edu/en-us
SPEER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCES
801 E. 12th St., Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-8750 | www.mission.lib.tx.us
STARR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY-ROMA BRANCH 1705 N. Athens St., Roma, TX 78584 (956) 849-0072
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REGIONAL Organizations RIO GRANDE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP
RIO SOUTH TEXAS ECONOMIC COUNCIL
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
SOUTH TEXAS NATURE
322 S. Missouri Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-3141 | rgvpartnership.com
301 W. Railroad St., Weslaco, TX (956) 682-3481 | www.lrgvdc.org
RGV HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRANSPORTATION & RESOURCES
801 E. Fern Ave. #143, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 928-0060 | www.rgvhcc.com
301 W. Railroad St., Building D, Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 647-7832 | info@riosouthtexas.com
(956) 202-1392 | southtexasnature.org
SOUTH TX TOURISM
1015 N. Texas Blvd. Suite 20B, #288 Weslaco, TX 78596 www.southtexastourism.com
The Progreso-Nuevo Progreso International Bridge has grown into a hub for commerce and culture since its opening in 1952. Today, the bridge reflects the spirit of the region that celebrates connectivity and growth.
Connecting the cities of Progreso, Texas, and Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas for pedestrian, vehicle,and commercial trafďŹ c.
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ALL-AGE APPEAL Mission, Texas
Mission’s rich culture and natural sceneries will give visitors of all ages a unique experience. With so much to do, the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce has created a list of events and locations that offer a great experience for visitors and provide a great backdrop for photos. Here is a list of must-see location and events in the city of Mission.
THE BRYAN HOUSE
Built in 1909, the Bryan House is the former winter residence of famous American politician William Jennings Bryan. This historic home has since been restored and is open to the public. Historical documents and images are on display for the general public to witness. The vast greenery at the Bryan House offers a beautiful and whimsical backdrop for photoshoots. The Bryan House located at 1113 E. 2 Mile Line, Mission, TX 78574 and serves the community of Mission as a meeting hub for social event center, heritage tours, and farmers markets. The historic home holds its farmers market from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m every Wednesday. For more information on events and booking, call (956) 330-7497.
MEGA WINTER TEXAN FIESTA
There’s nothing like an authentic Texan Fiesta! The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Mega Winter Texan Fiesta every February to recognize Winter Texans staying in the Rio Grande Valley. The entire community of Mission is welcomed to attend this community event and enjoy a vast array of food and live entertainment. Attendees can find one-of-a-kind items at the Mexican Artisan Market organized by the Mission Historical Museum. Handcrafted items created by artists from different regions of Mexico will be sold. You will not want to miss out on this two-day fiesta. For information on tickets, contact the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce at (956) 585-2727.
BORDER THEATER
Mission visitors can still experience a theater atmosphere reminiscent of the early 1940s at the Border Theater. This entertainment center is one of the last remaining pueblo-style theaters in Texas. Located on 905 N. Conway Ave., Mission, TX 78572, the theater depicts historic border scenes in colorful tiles at the ticket booth and in murals on the theater walls. The historic theater has provided three generation of residents and visitors with live music, local play productions, and independent films. For information on the next movie showings and events, call (956) 5854122.
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NATIONAL BUTTERFLY CENTER
The subtropical climate in Mission makes the perfect
destination for butterflies and nature enthusiasts. When visiting the National Butterfly Center, people can expect to see native and migratory butterflies, as the center has had more than 200 of these butterflies. About 40 percent of the more than 700 butterflies that inhabit the United States can be spotted in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The National Butterfly Center welcomes naturalists of all ages to learn about the diverse species of butterflies found locally. Located on 3333 Butterfly Park, Mission, TX 78572, the National Butterfly Center is open to the public 364 days a year from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group rates are available for parties over 10, scheduling educational tours and activities in advance. For booking, call (956) 583-5400.
TOM LANDRY GOLF CLASSIC
The golf courses in the city of Mission are the number one tourist attractions during the winter months. Get to experience one of many beautiful courses with the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Mission CISD as they host their Tom Landry Golf Classic. Every March, the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce host its benefit golf tournament to generate funds to provide over 2,000 backpacks for the Mission CISD Back to School Bash. Participants can enjoy a day of golf in the breezy morning, playing an 18 hole, three-player team scramble followed by a luncheon, where teams will be awarded. At this luncheon, participants can anticipate to win door prizes. Register today to benefit Mission CISD and have an exciting day of golf by calling (956) 585-2727.
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The City of Mission offers unique experiences for your next family adventure. For more information on events and attractions, visit www.discovermission.com or call (956) 585-2727.
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HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
Harlingen Medical Center is a nationally recognized award-winning hospital for clinical excellence and for improving the patient experience. Harlingen Medical Center opened its doors Oct. 2, 2002, with 112 beds. HMC is a Level IV Trauma Designated Hospital, located at 5501 S. Expressway 77 in Harlingen, Texas. We are dedicated to providing innovative, quality patient care close to home. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and advanced technology, along with evidence-based practices, we ensure patients receive the highest quality and most sophisticated care possible. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, quality care to patients and better healthcare to communities.
OUR VALUES ARE:
• Quality: We are committed to always providing exceptional care and performance. • Compassion: We deliver patient-centered health care with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. • Community: We are honored to be trusted partners who serve, give back, and grow with our communities. • Physician-Led: We are a uniquely physician-founded and physician-led organization that allows doctors and clinicians to direct health care at every level.
HMC offers care in various specialties that include cardiology, orthopedic, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, wound healing, sleep study, emergency care, neurology, respiratory, bariatric, and nephrology, just to name a few! Our newly renovated emergency room is staffed with some of the most experienced, highly trained, local physicians and support clinical staff ready to meet the urgent medical needs of patients of all ages. The Cardiovascular Center at Harlingen Medical Center, home to a number of highly skilled and experienced cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiothoracic surgeons, is paving the way for successful treatment of patients across South Texas. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, minimally invasive diagnostic testing and treatment, as well as advanced cardiac and vascular interventions, such as angioplasty, stenting, cardiac ablation, and open-heart surgery. Orthopedic Services at Harlingen Medical Center offer an array of specialties, including joint replacement (such as knee and hip surgery), neck and spine surgery, arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, sports medicine, hand and shoulder surgery, and orthopedic trauma surgery. Whether you are undergoing a routine diagnostic test or being treated for cardiovascular disease, our board certified physicians, nurses, and support staff are committed to
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incorporating the latest techniques and treatments, so that you may receive the very best in health care. At Harlingen Medical Center, our concept of “patientfocused care” is fundamental in our daily operation and puts you, the patient, first! The design, management, staffing, and operation of HMC are focused on your needs and overall comfort.
BENEFITS OF PATIENT-FOCUSED CARE: • All private rooms designed and equipped for every stage of treatment. • Care provided in a cost-effective manner that meets patient needs (rather than the hospital’s convenience). • Coordinated and managed patient services to ensure high quality care. • Decentralized patient services located close to the patient’s room aides in minimizing patient transport throughout the hospital. • The nursing staff is cross-trained and can perform several different tasks while providing high quality care. • Nursing care teams are assigned and remain with the patient (whenever possible) to provide consistency and familiarity of care. They serve as an advocate for the patient throughout their hospitalization. • We involve patients and family members in the care of
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their loved ones. It is an essential component of our care delivery. Understanding the patient’s needs and condition allows the patient and family members to be active in the patient’s recovery.
OUTCOMES OF PATIENT-FOCUSED CARE: • • • • •
Improved continuity/continuum of care. Less movement of patients throughout the hospital. Increased direct care activities. An environment tailored to the needs of each patient. Empowered staff to plan and execute their work in ways that are more responsive to patient’s needs. • Increased patient satisfaction. • This team approach to patient-focused care will maximize coordination of care with efficiency to meet the mission, vision, and values of Harlingen Medical Center. In 2018, we received a 5-Star Rating from CMS, an "A" in Patient Safety from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award by Healthgrades, and the Best Hospital, Best Nurse, and Best Secretary Award from the Valley Morning Star Reader’s Choice Awards. For more information on HMC, please contact (956) 3651000 or email Marketing and Business Development Director Letty Mann at lmann@primehealthcare.com.
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Annual Events
CALENDAR January ANNUAL WINTER TEXAN APPRECIATION FIESTA - to
be held in mid-January at Harlingen’s Casa de Amistad. The event has been expanded to include a classic car show outside, an expo of quilts, a live band, a line dancing performance, a business expo, and much more.
POLAR BEAR DIP OR PENGUIN PLUNGE - Ring in the
new year with a brisk dip into the Gulf of Mexico at South Padre Island. Choose either or both. The Polar Bear Dip is held at Clayton’s Beach Bar in the morning and the Penguin Plunge is at Boomerang Billy’s in the afternoon. Contact: SPI Chamber at (956) 761-4412.
GOLDEN AGE OLYMPICS - Seniors ages 50 and over are
offered a unique opportunity to participate in an Olympicstyle event where they can socialize and compete with others in a wide variety of events. From baking and bowling to billiards and shuffleboard, participants compete for bragging rights and gold, silver, and bronze medals. Events are held throughout the Rio Grande Valley from January through March. Contact: McAllen Parks & Recreation at (956) 681-3333.
TEXAS CITRUS FIESTA - Come join us for our spectacular
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Parade of Oranges. The parade route becomes lined with more than 100,000 spectators from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, who come to watch the colorful floats built by civic clubs, churches, businesses and schools. The parade route will begin on Conway and 495 to Fourth Street. Bring some snacks and park your vehicle by the road (along Conway) and enjoy the beautiful floats. Hosted in late January, this event includes a Royal Reception, Royal Coronation of King Citrus & Queen Citrianna, Parade of Oranges, Fun Fair, Vaquero Cook-Off, Fun Run, and Heart of America Carnival. For tickets, call (956) 585-9724 or visit www.texascitrusfiesta.org.
McALLEN’S MUSIC AFTER HOURS - Archer Park, McAllen
-A Craft Fair is held the first Friday of every month JanuaryMay and September-November, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Local artists display and sell their works that express passion and promote an art culture. The event showcases handmade arts and crafts. McAllen Chamber continues to look for crafters and artists who make unique and original items. Interested participants call: (956) 682-2871.
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Historical Association is once again hosting Winter Walking Tours for 2015. This year the tours will be on Fridays and Saturdays and will be led by Tony Knopp, James Mills, Eric McGee, and Eugene Fernandez. Cost for the walking tours is $10 for non-members and $5 for BHA members. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling: (956) 541-5560.
February MISSION ANNUAL WINTER TEXAN FESTIVAL - Hosted by
the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce in early February. Call or visit the chamber, located at 202 W. Tom Landry, (956) 585-2727.
FIESTA EDINBURG - Edinburg Chamber’s largest celebration! It’s a super fun, quality of life event for the city and Rio Grande Valley. Fiesta Edinburg symbolizes an important moment in history. Fiesta Edinburg’s big party was created to commemorate Edinburg as County Seat. For more info, call: (956) 383-4974.
INTERNATIONAL ART SHOW - The Brownsville Museum of
Fine Arts is the only international art show in South Texas. Since 1971, art has arrived for the juried show from all over the world for this annual event. Regularly featured artists come from around the globe. Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, 660 E. Ringgold. For details: (956) 542-0941, www.brownsvillemfa.org.
JALAPENO 100 - This is a cycling race made for both the avid
and amateur with distances for all! Visit: www.jalapeno100.com.
STARR COUNTY YOUTH FAIR-The Starr County Fair
Association invites everyone to their annual Starr County Youth Fair hosted at the Starr County Fair Grounds in mid-February. There are activates such as livestock shows, student art exhibits, live entertainment and so much more. For details call 956-488-0122
CHARRO DAYS - The importance of Charro Days goes
back to 1937 when it was first organized, uniting the spirit of two cultures between the border towns of Brownsville and Matamoros. There's something for everyone, including parades, amazing rides, games, food, and fun! People come to Charro Days as visitors to learn about the rich cultural heritage. Visit: www.charrodaysfiesta.com.
SOMBRERO FEST - Three day event attracts large segment
of the population by featuring well-known Hispanic artists, local music, unique food booths, popular events such as the Jalapeño Eating Contest, Waiters Race, Grito Contest, Charro Days Classic 5K run, Tortilla Frisbee Toss, Hat-Stack Relay, and the only charro bean cook-off we know of, Frijolympics. We provide a fenced, secure, and family-oriented festival. Phone: (956) 550-9682.
BRINGING YOU LIFE’S ESSENTIALS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. Natural gas brings you life’s essentials: a warm home, dry clothes, hot water and home-cooked meals. And it’s the smart choice for responsible energy use, greater efficiency and lower energy costs.
NATURAL GAS IS THE SMART CHOICE FOR RIO GRANDE VALLEY HOMEOWNERS. To learn more, call us at 1-800-700-2443.
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ANNUAL HISTORIC WINTER WALKING TOURS - Brownsville
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March
Barbecue and Beer celebration follows at: Clayton’s Beach Bar & Event Center. For more information, visit: www.sopadre. com
BORDERFEST, HIDALGO - A nationally recognized, award-
winning heritage and music festival attracting more than 65,000 people over five days! Featuring over 100 bands and entertainers, fireworks, a bold, imaginative parade, pageant, folklorico dancers, crafts, and a bar crawl. Annually, the festival donates $40,000 to $50,000 for local scholarships. For more information, call: (956) 843-2286.
RIO GRANDE VALLEY HOME & GARDEN SHOW - McAllen
DIA DEL TOURISTA (TOURIST APPRECIATION DAY) -
May
Nuevo Progreso, Mexico - The party is on in mid-March. A festival celebrates Winter Texans with food, entertainment and great shopping. Call Weslaco’s chamber for dates: (956) 968-2102.
HEAT WAVE CAR SHOW & SOUND OFF, SPI - Enjoy live
music, contests, and vendors with thousands of custom car lovers! Door opens at 10 a.m. daily in early March at South Padre Island’s Convention Center. Visit www.sopadre.com for more information.
HUB PHEST (FEST) ANNUAL PHARR HUB PHESTIVAL - takes place at the end of March. Enjoy food, games, entertainment, and music.
BROWNSVILLE GUITAR ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL - The guitar
festival is held on the UTB & TSC campuses. The daily acoustic guitar ensemble competition is open to the public in the TSC Arts Center Concert Hall. Event takes place at the end of March. Master classes and clinics will be in the Arts Center and Eidman Music Building. For more information about the Guitar Festival, please contact: Dr. Michael Quantz, (956) 882-7527.
RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW - This Mercedes
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event offers oodles of fun for the entire family including a parade, youth livestock contests, rodeo, marketplace for shopping, and a carnival. For a full schedule, visit: www. rgvlivestockshow.org.
TEXAS ONION FEST - Come celebrate the Texas Sweet
Onion, developed in Weslaco! Texas Onion Fest features live music, delicious food, cooking demos, kiddy rides, recipe contests, dancing horse show, car show and more! Event takes place at Weslaco City Park, 300 N. Airport Drive, in Weslaco. For more information, call: (956) 968-2102
April SAND CRAB NIGHT RUN - Typically hosted the last weekend in April on South Padre Island. Run on the beach at night wearing lights! Join 2,000 visitors for this unique event!
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Convention Center - Exhibit Halls A & B located at: 700 Convention Center Blvd. Everything under one roof from pools to plants, outdoor furniture to cutlery, guest speakers, and prizes. For more info, call: (956) 686-3718 or visit rgvhomeshow.com
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PALO ALTO - Come see
demonstrations of weapons, tactics, and soldier life from the U.S.-Mexican War era. Musket and artillery demonstrations are dependent upon weather. Resaca de la Palma Battlefield. 1024 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville. For details, call: (956) 541-2785 Ext. 333 or visit www.nps.gov/paal.
June THE GREAT TEXAS CATAMARAN RACE - A sailboat
competition taking contestants 300 grueling miles from South Padre Island to Galveston Island in a race against time for fame and glory. The course is both challenging and potentially hazardous as weather changes and shipping traffic can become an obstacle for the small boats that race to reach the shores of Galveston. It’s the longest catamaran race in the world and competitors are limited to 18-22 foot catamaran vessels. For more information, contact: Clayton’s Beach Bar.
BLUES ON THE HILL - Blues on the Hill is an annual concert
series in Harlingen featuring national and international blues music artists. Food vendors are always on site, selling BBQ, fajitas, hot dogs, nachos, funnel cakes, cotton candy, kettle corn, tacos, etc. Bottled water, sodas, and beer are also available. The event is a family-oriented cultural event—bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Contact Harlingen CVB: (956) 4235440
CONJUNTO MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS - featuring conjunto pioneers, at San Benito Knights of Columbus Hall, 826 E. Stenger. Call (956) 245-1666, or email reyavila@ sbcglobal.net.
MOVIES IN THE PARK
It’s one of McAllen’s most popular and well-attended events of the summer. Movies in the Park aims to provide fun, inexpensive entertainment for local families. Family and friends have gathered by the hundreds every week throughout the summer with their blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to enjoy this free and wholesome community activity. Movies are scheduled every Saturday night from June through July at McAllen’s Westside Park located at 1000 S. Ware Road. Admission is free! For a complete schedule of
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July The Rio Grande Valley celebrates the Fourth of July from Roma to South Padre Island with parades, live music, barbecues and fireworks!
RIO GRANDE CITY 4TH OF JULY CONCERT AT THE KIOSK,
Rio Grande City Main Street Program & RGC EDC invite you to their annual 4th of July Concert (free to the public). The event is hosted at the Kiosk on Britton Avenue in downtown RGC. Concert-goers are treated to free hotdogs and lemonade. For more info: (956) 487-3476
TEXAS INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT (TIFT) -
Surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexico, Port Isabel and South Padre Island play host to Texas’ largest saltwater fishing tournament, the Texas International Fishing Tournament. Tournament starts with late registration on Wednesday & Thursday with a special play day for junior anglers on Thursday. Fishing gets underway early Friday morning with bay boats required to return to their berths each night and offshore boats allowed to stay out overnight while still adhering to tournament start/stop fishing times. Tournament wraps up with lunch/awards ceremony on Sunday. To register or for more information, go to: www.tift. org.
PORT MANSFIELD FISHING TOURNAMENT - The Port
Mansfield Chamber of Commerce sponsors an Annual Fishing Tournament in July that attracts anglers from all over the Gulf Coast because of its exceptional sports fishery including both Bay and Offshore divisions for men, women and juniors, prizes, and live music. For over 40 years, the tournament activities have offered something for the whole family to enjoy. For more details call (956) 944-2354 or visit portmansfieldchamber.org
August LADIES KINGFISH TOURNAMENT - Early in August, for over
30 years, ladies have entered this fishing event! Registration is at the South Padre Island Convention Centre on Friday. Weigh-in is located at South Point Marina in Port Isabel on Saturday and on Sunday the awards brunch takes place at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. Check website for all details/registration—www.spichamber.com.
September MCALLEN ARTWALK - Is a free self-guided tour of art
galleries and art hosts in one of McAllen’s oldest areas. Guests can start their tour at any location and proceed at their own pace. Come experience big-city art in historic charm. McAllen ArtWalk begins the first Friday of each month, September through May. The evening exhibits begin at 6 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. North Main St.
ANNUAL PACHANGA IN THE PARK - During the first week of
September, the Annual Pachanga in Washington Park in Port Isabel delivers the Grito Contest, Jalapeño Eating Contest and Best Tasting Chalupa Contest. Enjoy Brownsville’s Consulado de Mexico Dance Contest, Dance Performances, Mexican Costume Contest, Jalapeño Eating Contest and Chalupa Games. Call: (956) 943-2262.
October ANNUAL BROWNSVILLE LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL - is
scheduled for the second complete week of October. It has hosted countless Latin jazz artists of the highest caliber, and entertained thousands for 16 years! This three-day event provides exposure to Latin jazz. The first and last day offer free outdoor concerts enjoyed by over 4,000 people of all ages. The second and third days are feature concerts by a Grammy-nominated artist. Clinics, master workshops, dance competitions, and exhibitions throughout. Call (956) 831-9590 or visit www.artsinbrownsville.org.
BEER FEST - Beer-Up in Brownsville is an amazing evening
of beer sampling, food tasting, and good ol’ Rock N’ Roll! Brownsville BeerFest gives its guests the ability to sample hundreds of beers from different corners of the world ranging from craft to specialty brews to the good ol’ favorites. Guests can also sample exquisite cuisine from of the area’s most popular restaurants. Brownsville BeerFest is also home to the “Longest Bar in Texas.” This 121-foot rustic wooden bar has become an instant fan favorite and a great place to meet and enjoy the festivities. Contact: info@brownsvillebeerfest.com
WILD IN WILLACY - Enjoy this Raymondville event the last
weekend in October with ranch tours, cook-offs, trade show, museum tours, vendors, children’s program, photography contests and more. Contact: (956) 689-1864 or visit www.wildinwillacy.com.
November MEMORIAL ILLUMINATION - Experience and participate
in the lighting of 8,000 candles to honor U.S. and Mexican veterans of the 1846 battles near the Rio Grande. Candle lighting begins at sunset during the second week of November. The public is encouraged to bring grill lighters to the Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, located at 1024 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville. For more information: (956) 541-2785, Ext. 333 or visit: www.nps.gov/paal.
RIO GRANDE VALLEY BIRDING FESTIVAL - During the first
week of November, the RGV Birding Festival features birding field trips, workshops, and seminars with top birding experts, family programs including a raptor show and the popular, hilarious, free birding quiz show. The birder’s bazaar is a top-notch free trade show just in time for Christmas shopping for optics, books, and jewelry for your friends and family. The bazaar also harbors booths that educate on the many local spots to enjoy nature. A silent auction featuring at least 60 items is a golden opportunity to get a bargain. Location: Fair Park Municipal Complex, 1204 Fair Park Blvd. Check the website for more information: www.rgvbf.org or call (209) 227-4823.
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events, contact McAllen Parks and Recreation at (956) 6813333.
Explore RGV | 2019 ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHRIMP COOK-OFF - During the first weekend in November, sample some of the best amateur and professional shrimp recipes in the world right in Port Isabel. Enjoy live entertainment and performances—mingle! (956) 943-2262 or www. portisabelchamber.com.
December NIGHT OF LIGHTS - Edinburg’s holiday celebration
traditionally occurs the first Saturday in December. Night of Lights kicks off with live family entertainment, music, food booths, games, and a beautiful lighted parade filled with brightly decorated floats and a popular visit from Santa Claus! Call: (956) 383-4974.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK - Annual McAllen Christmas
Festival celebrates cultural and seasonal traditions. McAllen Tamale Fest features fresh warm tamales. Witness the tamale eating contest, tamale making contest and purchase a variety of tamale delicacies onsite or to take home. Santa makes a visit during this event. Children can also experience a variety of activities, games, and rides throughout the event. Adults enjoy shopping in the craft markets and live music on multiple stages. A variety of food from fajita tacos and turkey legs to hot chocolate and aguas frescas will be available. Visit: www.mcallenholidayparade.com.
MID-VALLEY LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE - Weslaco
and Thursday’s Alfresco Weslaco. Experience the Mid-Valley Lighted Christmas Parade in early December! Floats begin at 6 p.m. and travel down Texas Blvd. Parade line-up starts at Pike and continues to Sixth St. Call: 969-0838 or visit www.weslacoedc.com.
LA FERIA’S ANNUAL LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE -
“INSIDE SANTA’S WORKSHOP” The La Feria events listed below will take place in mid-December. No admission and parking is free. Contact: (956) 797-2261 for more information or visit www.cityoflaferia.com. • Enjoy floats, classic cars, marching bands, Santa Claus, and much more. Parade starts at Main Street and continues from Magnolia Avenue to Ninth Street. • Lighting of the Tree, La Feria - Lighting of the City for the holidays, live music. Bring a weather-proof ornament to hang on the tree. • Winter Festival, La Feria - Live music, carnival rides, games, food, and merchandise vendors. Location: 901 N. Canal St.
HIDALGO’S ANNUAL POSADA - On the week before
Christmas alongside Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights, the annual posada features an all-star lineup of live musical entertainment with more than 10,000 free toys provided to the children in attendance.
ICE PALACE - The “Ice Palace” Ice Skating Rink is open in
Memorial Park Pavilion Enjoy skating in the Lights of Hidalgo. Open for business the entire month of December!
SPI'S ANNUAL LIGHTED STREET PARADE - Lighted parade entries, music, Santa, sand, and much more. Contact city of South Padre Island.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights starts at
sunset every night throughout the month of December. Drive the trail of nine sites for free or take a train, trolley, or horsedrawn carriage from the City Hall Plaza. Tickets sold on-site at City Hall. For more information on the dinner-concert-trolley tour, call (956) 843-2286. Don’t miss the Festival of Lights Illuminated Parade!
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Everything is Bigger at Bob’s. 613 E. Trenton Rd., Edinburg, Texas 78539 Located at The Shoppes at Rio Grande Valley
For Reservations, Private Dining or Special Events Call (956) 380-2627 bobs-steakandchop.com
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ANTIQUING & Downtown districts are great for antiquing, art, and unique finds!
DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS HISTORIC JACKSON STREET - MAIN STREET HARLINGEN 209 W. Jackson St., Harlingen, TX (956) 216-4910 | myharlingen.us Open Monday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
DOWNTOWN McALLEN
17th St., McAllen, TX Roam the streets of downtown McAllen and explore new venues to fill your shopping expectations.
DOWNTOWN WESLACO
Texas Boulevard, Weslaco, TX Visit Weslaco downtown on Texas Blvd. To enjoy some local shopping and dining.
DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL DISTRICT RIO GRANDE CITY Rio Grande City, TX Visit the downtown historical district in Rio Grande City to enjoy shopping with a side of history!
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Mission, TX
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BROWNSVILLE - MAIN STREET 1034 E. Levee St., Brownsville, TX (956) 548-6156
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Open Monday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Brownsville features a variety of unique shops including clothing, restaurants and coffee shops, shoe stores, and historical buildings for visitors to enjoy!
ALAMO TOWN SQUARE Alamo, TX
ROMA DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Roma, TX
FARMERS MARKETS BROWNSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
1534 E. Sixth St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 465-4178 brownsvillewellnesscoalition.com Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon located in Linear Park across from the zoo. Fresh produce from local growers: tastier, healthier, cheaper, and better for the environment!
HARLINGEN FARMERS MARKET
Second Street and Tyler Avenue next to Harlingen City Hall. The Harlingen Farmers Market is an outdoor market made up of over 20 local vendors who have fresh, seasonal produce for sale. Every Saturday until mid-June: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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McALLEN FARMERS MARKET
4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen, TX 78504 The McAllen Farmers Market serves as a center of activity for community engagement, promoting access to locally grown produce, artisan goods, learning opportunities, creative space for the arts, and collaboration among communitybased organizations. (956) 255-0190 mcallenfarmersmarket.com
MISSION FARMERS MARKET
1113 E. Mile 2 Road, Mission, TX Neighborhood Farmer’s Market at The Bryan House | (956) 330-7496 www.thebryanhouse.com/farmer-s-market Wednesday: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SPI FARMERS MARKET
8605 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 Sunday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for the freshest produce, meats, cheese, juices, and much more! www.sopadre.com/listings/south-padreisland-farmers-market
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FLEA MARKETS BARGAIN BAZAAR
4400 N. 23rd St., McAllen, TX (956) 631-7716 Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
DON WES FLEA MARKET
Victoria Road and Hwy. 83, Donna, TX (956) 464-3502 Open Wednedays, Saturdays, and Sundays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOS PORTALES FLEA MARKET & BALLROOM
SEVENTY-SEVEN FLEA MARKET
5955 N. Expressway, Brownsville, TX (956) 350-9425 Open Saturdays and Sundays 5 a.m. - 6 p.m.
SURPLUS IMPORTS FLEA MARKET 1 1/2 E. Expressway 83, Mercedes, TX (956) 565-3448 Open daily from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
THE RIVER MARKET INC.
9503 Highway 107, Mission, TX (956) 519-3044 Open Thursdays from 5 a.m. - 4 p.m.
910 S. Monterrey St., Hidalgo, TX (956) 843-9500 Open Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MERCADOME FLEA MARKET
VALVERDE FLEA MARKET
OCHOA’S FLEA MARKET
4010 N. Conway Ave., Mission, TX (956) 580-1757 Wednesdays through Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
935 Hooks Ave., Donna, TX (956) 638-4674 Monday Closed Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WESLACO FLEA MARKET
1025 Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX (956) 969-9536 Thursdays through Sundays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
SHOPPING
1602 W. Expressway 83 Alamo, TX (956) 781-1911 Open Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Satudays and Sundays until 4 p.m.
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MALLS, OU TL E TS, & R E TA I L CE N T ERS BASS PRO SHOP
101 Bass Pro Drive, Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 291-5200 | www.basspro.com
LA PLAZA MALL
500 N. Jackson Road, Pharr, TX 78577
RIO GRANDE VALLEY PREMIUM OUTLETS
2200 S. 10th St., McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 972-5454 | www.simon.com/mall/la-plaza-mall
5001 E. Expressway 83, Mercedes, TX 78570 (956) 565-3900 www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/rio-grande-valley
PALMS CROSSINGS
SUNRISE MALL
SHOPPING
3300 E. Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 972-5454 | palmscrossing.com
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2370 North St., Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 541-5302 | www.sunrisemalltx.com
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THE SHOPPES AT RGV
TRENTON CROSSINGS
7600 N. 10th St., McAllen, TX 78504
VALLE VISTA MALL
2020 S. Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 425-8392 | vallevistamall.com
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SHOPPING
419 E. Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 383-1900 firsthartford.com/property/shoppes-rio-grande-valley
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Amusement VENUES 511 SHOOTING RANGE
8685 Dockberry Road, Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 312-6089 | 511shootingrange.webs.com Admission fee is $15 per person
BOBZ WORLD
36451 TX-100, Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 233-2353 | www.bobzworld.com
BOGGUS FORD EVENT CENTER
FRIO GRANDE VALLEY ICE CENTER
BROWNSVILLE AQUATIC CENTER
GET AIR BROWNSVILLE
BROWNSVILLE EVENTS CENTER
GET AIR MCALLEN
CASA LOS EBANOS
GLADYS PORTER ZOO
CINE EL REY
HOLE IN THE WALL SHOOTING
COOPER CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION ARTS
HOT SKATING ROLLER RINK
COYOTE ARMS SHOOTING CENTER
LOMA ALTA TRAP AND SKEET
DAVE AND BUSTER’S
MAIN EVENT
3000 N. Cage, Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 402-4500 | event.pharr-tx.gov 2901 FM 802, Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 698-0064 | brownsvilleaquaticcenter.weebly.com 1 Events Center Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 554-0700 | www.cob.us/544/Brownsville-Event-Center 27715 State Highway 100, Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 399-9097 | www.casalosebanos.com 311 S. 17th St., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 278-0626 | www.cineelrey.org
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
3200 Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 872-2301 | www.southtexascollege.edu/info/caf/ 8600 N. Big 5, Edinburg, TX 78541 (956) 631-0448 | coyotearmsdefense.com 2700 Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 217-5800 | www.daveandbusters.com/locations/ mcallen
EDINBURG MOTORSPORTS PARK
15920 U.S. 281, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 380-3724 | edinburgmotorsportspark.com
FANTASYLAND SKATE CENTER
1001 N. Jackson Road, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 687-5284 | www.fantasylandskating.com
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201 N. 26th St., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 972-0126 | www.friogrande.com
2940 Boca Chica Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 429-3782 | getairbrownsville.com 801 W. Dove Ave., McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 948-9088 | getairmcallen.com 500 E. Ringgold St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 546-7187 | gpz.org 1001 E. Whitewing Ave. Ste. B, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 994-8397 1320 N. 28th St. Harlingen, TX (956) 334-9651
Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 371-7436 500 N. Jackson Road C, Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 787-7100 | www.mainevent.com/locations/pharr-tx
MASSEY’S GUN SHOP AND RANGE
1 Massey Way, Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 346-6950 | masseysgunshopandrange.blogspot.com
McALLEN CONVENTION CENTER
700 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3800 | www.mcallenconventioncenter.net
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MISSION SKEET AND TRAP CLUB
1306 S. Conway Ave., Mission, TX 78572 (956) 583-5996 | www.missionskeetandtrap.com
MITTE CULTURAL DISTRICT
Scale House Visitors Center 1700 E. Sixth St., Brownsville, TX (956) 546-3721 | mitteculturaldistrict.org
PARAGRAPH ON SOUTH PADRE
5505 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 433-5057 | paragraphsonspi.blogspot.com
PHARR AQUATIC CENTER
1000 S. Fir St., Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 402-4000 | pharr-tx.gov/aquatic-center
POINT BLANK SPORTING GOODS
407 N. Jackson Road, Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 992-8799 | pointblanksg.com
RIO GRANDE CITY SKATE PLAZA
1473 E. Stephen Saenz St., Rio Grande City, TX (956) 487-0672
SCHLITTERBAHN WATER PARK
100 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-1160 | www.schlitterbahn.com/south-padre-island
SEA TURTLE INC.
6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-4511 | www.seaturtleinc.org
SOUTH TEXAS TACTICAL
2100 Village Center Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 350-2047
SKYDIVE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
2500 Padre Blvd. Suite 5, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 744-5867 | skydivespi.com
THE HISTORIC ALONSO BUILDING
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
510 E. Saint Charles St., Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 554-4965 | www.brownsvillehistory.org/historic-alonsobuilding.html
VALLEY RACE PARK
2601 S. Ed Carey Drive, Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 412-7223 | www.valleyracepark.com
VILLA DE CORTEZ
260 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596 956-969-3100 | www.villadecortezweslaco.com
XTREME JUMP
900 W. Highway 77, San Benito, TX 78586 (956) 626-1266 | xtremejumprgv.com
YERBERIA CULTURA
613 S. 17th St., McAllen, TX 78501 yerberiacultura@gmail.com
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STADIUMS, ARENAS, & FAIRGROUNDS BERT OGDEN ARENA
4900 S. I-69, Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 609-8316 | bertogdenarenargv.com
BROWNSVILLE SPORTS PARK
1000 Sports Park Blvd., Olmito, TX 78575 (956) 574-6650 | www.cob.us/512/Brownsville-SportsPark
LOS FRESNOS RODEO GROUNDS
500 E. Ocean Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566 1-(855) 537-6336 | www.lfrodeo.com
RGV TOROS STADIUM (HEB PARK)
1616 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 609-8316 | www.rgvfc.com
RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK 1000 N. Texas, Mercedes, TX 78570 (956) 565-2456 | www.rgvls.com
STATE FARM ARENA
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
2600 N. 10th St. (Hwy 336), Hidalgo, Texas 78557 (956) 213-0615 | statefarmarena.com
UTRGV BASEBALL STADIUM
920 N. Sugar Road, Edinburg, TX 78541 (956) 665-2221 | goutrgv.com
UTRGV FIELDHOUSE
N. Fifth Ave., Edinburg, TX 78541 (956) 665-2221 | goutrgv.com/sports/2010/10/25/ UTRGVFieldhouse.aspx
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TOURS & EXCURSIONS EDINBURG SCENIC WETLANDS AND WORLD BIRDING CENTER
714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX 78542 moliva@cityofedinburg.com | www.edinburgwbc.org
ESTERO LLANO GRANDE
3301 S. International Blvd. (FM 1015), Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 565-3919 | tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/estero-llanogrande
FRONTERA AUDUBON
1101 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 968-3275 | fronteraaudubon.org
AIR PADRE KITEBOARDING
HARLINGEN MURALS
5709 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 299-9463 | www.airpadrekiteboarding.com
Downtown Harlingen, TX (956) 216-4910 | downtownharlingen.com/murals
ALAMO INN B&B GEAR & TOURS
HILLTOP GARDENS
801 Main St., Alamo, TX 78516 (956) 782-9912 | alamoinnbnb.com/contact.php
100 Lees Lane, Lyford, TX (956) 262-2176 | www.hilltopgarden.com
BENTSEN-RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK
ISLA TOURS
2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 584-9156 | tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bentsen-riogrande-valley
33256 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-2764 | www.islatours.com
BLACK DRAGON PIRATE SHIP CRUISE
601 E. Main St., Rio Grande City, TX (956) 487-5101 | www.labordehouse.com
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
110 N. Garcia St., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 943-6283 | www.ospreycruises.com/the-blackdragon-pirate-ship/
LA BORDE HOUSE
BOTAS DE MERCEDES
mercedesedc.com/live-in-mercedes/fun-things-to-seeand-do/boot-locations/
BREAKAWAY CRUISES
33384 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-2212 | breakawaycruises.com
COASTAL STUDIES LAB
100 Marine Lab Drive, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-2644 | www.utrgv.edu/csl/
COOLEY’S CLASSIC CARS
302 W. Jackson, Harlingen, TX (956) 245-3587
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LA SAL DEL REY TRACT (LRGV NWR)
Blush Line Road, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 784-7500 | www.fws.gov/refuge/Lower_Rio_ Grande_Valley/visit/la_sal_del_rey.html
LAGUNA ATASCOSA NWR
22688 Buena Vista Blvd., Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 748-3607 www.fws.gov/refuge/laguna_atascosa
National Butterfly Center
LAGUNA VISTA
Palm Boulevard or Palo Blanco, Laguna Vista, TX (956) 943-1793 | www.lvtexas.com/parks.php 4101 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 681-3333 | www.mcallen.net/departments/ parks/mcallen-nature-center
MOZNA CHOCOLATE FACTORY
115 Brazil Ave., Hidalgo, TX 78557 (956) 429-3809 | moznachocolate.com
NATIONAL BUTTERFLY CENTER
3333 Butterfly Park Drive, Mission, TX 78572 (956) 583-5400 | www.nationalbutterflycenter.org
OLD CITY CEMETERY CENTER
1004 E. Sixth St., Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 541-1167 | brownsvillehistory.org/cemeterycenter.html
OLD HIDALGO PUMPHOUSE
902 S. Second St., Hidalgo, TX 78557 (956) 843-8686 | www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/ hidalgo.html
OSPREY CRUISES
1 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-6655 | www.ospreycruises.com
PALO ALTO BATTLEFIELD NHP
7200 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 541-2785 | www.nps.gov/paal/index.htm
QUINTA MAZATLANÂ
600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 681-3370 | www.quintamazatlan.com
RANCHO LOMITAS NATIVE PLANT NURSERY 621 W. La Sagunada Road, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 486-2576 | www.rancholomitas.com
RESACA DE LA PALMA STATE PARK
1000 New Carmen Ave., Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 350-2920 | tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/resacade-la-palma
RIO GRANDE CITY TROLLEY TOURS 406 E. Main St., Rio Grande City, TX (956) 487-0047
RIVERSIDE CLUB
214 E. Chimney Road, Mission, TX (956) 581-4477 | www.ontheriver.net
SABAL PALM SANCTUARY
8435 Sabal Palm Grove Road, Brownsville, TX 78521 (956) 541-8034 | www.sabalpalmsanctuary.org
SALINENO BIRD PRESERVE (VLF)
Starr County sites.google.com/site/aviansites/AvianSitesHome/TXSites/ salineno
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BIRDING CENTER
6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-6801 | www.spibirding.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DOLPHIN RESEARCH & SEA LIFE NATURE CENTER 110 N. Garcia St., Port Isabel, TX 78578 (956) 299-1957 | spinaturecenter.com
TEXAS BORDER TOURS
221 Industrial Drive, Progreso Lakes, TX 78596 (956) 998-3940 | www.texasbordertours.com
THE BRYAN HOUSE
1113 E. 2 Mile Line, Mission, TX 78574 (956) 330-7497 | www.thebryanhouse.com
THE INN AT CHACHALACA BEND
36298 Chachalaca Bend, Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (956) 233-1180 | www.chachalaca.com
THE ORIGINAL DOLPHIN WATCH
33256 State Park Rd 100 Suite 104, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (956) 761-4243 | theoriginaldolphinwatch.net
VALLEY NATURE CENTER
301 S. Border Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 969-2475 | www.valleynaturecenter.org
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McALLEN NATURE CENTER
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RGV Partnership and Explore RGV would like to thank everyone who helped make The Official Guide of the Rio Grande Valley a success! A special thanks to our sponsors:
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ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
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BENSTEN STATE PARK
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OLD HIDALGO PUMPHOUSE AND WORLD BIRDING CENTER
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