McAllen International Airport 19 min
McAllen Nature Center - (McAllen Parks & Recreation) (18 min) Popular with bird-watchers, this preserved green space has walking trails & a cactus garden. Museum of South Texas History (21 min) This spacious, landmark museum offers history exhibits on the Rio Grande Valley & surrounding areas. International Museum of Art & Science (22 min) Modern museum featuring a range of global artwork, hands-on science exhibits & educational programs. Estero Llano Grande State Park (18 min) 230-acre wetlands space attracting many birds, including endangered & colorful coastal species. Valley Nature Center (13 min) Don-Wes Flea Market (11 min) Market and shopping Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum and World Birding Center (29 min) Early-1900s pumphouse, now a museum on irrigation & farming history, with bird habitat on site. Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum (6 min) Edinburg Municipal Park (20 min) Community park with ponds, trails, ball fields & picnicking, plus the World Birding Center. Frontera Audubon Society (16 min) Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (16 min) The southern tip of the Rio Grande shelters 400 bird species & a diverse butterfly population. The Weslaco Museum (14 min) Quaint museum devoted to the region's cultural heritage, featuring historic artifacts & apparel. Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center (19 min) Scenic 40-acre destination featuring walking trails for birdwatching & an educational center. Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine (10 min) Basilica, church, and mariachi Quinta Mazatlan (18 min) Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. |