An Itinerary for Future Winter Texans

Congratulations! So you’re considering spending your winters in balmy but breezy South Texas, where snowshoes are called flip flops, and the only shoveling you’ll have to do is in the warm sands of South Padre Island? In order to assist you in your journey to find your ideal place to spend the season, we have created this itinerary so you don’t miss a thing--or a place—while planning.

Fly In To One Of Three Valley Airports

• Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

• McAllen International Airport

• Valley International Airport (Harlingen)

CHECK IN TO A WINTER-TEXANFRIENDLY HOTEL

(We will happily help you find one that meets your needs!)

ONCE YOU’RE HERE:

• Stop by the Welcome Home RGV office for answers to any questions you might have. We have loads of great advice from our Winter Texan experts. And don’t forget to download our app!

• Check out the local chamber of commerce for details on the area where you are considering staying for the season.

• Visit the RV resorts of interest to you. We can help you narrow your search based on your interests, and help you make an appointment for a tour.

• Once you have decided on the RV resort that best suits you, and you’re sold on South Texas, contact one of our WHRGV real-estate experts who focus solely on the 55+ market.(956) 686-686-8162 realestatebywelcomehome.com.

• Visit local cultural, nature, historical, and golf attractions across the RGV. They’re all on our website and mobile app - with directions!

A few of our favorites include:

• International Museum of Arts & Science, McAllen

• La Lomita, Mission

• McAllen Heritage Center, McAllen

• National Butterfly Center, Mission

• Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen

• Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, Alamo

• DonWes Flea Market, Donna

• Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco

• Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville

• Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, Harlingen

• Historic Brownsville Museum, Brownsville

• Iwo Jima Monument, Harlingen

• Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Brownsville

It wouldn’t be a trip to South Texas if you didn’t stop in Port Isabel and South Padre Island:

• Bay fishing, eco-tours, fireworks cruise with Breakaway Cruises

• Sea Turtle Inc.

• Port Isabel Lighthouse

• South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center

• South Texas Ecotourism Center

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN SOUTH TEXAS!