| unpretentious suites have microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. off interstate 2, this casual all-suite hotel next to a shopping plaza is a 14-minute walk from both la plaza mall and the mcallen medical center. amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, as well as a coin-operated laundry and a convenience store. all offer living areas with sofabeds. upgraded suites add whirlpool tubs and/or 2nd bedrooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a hot breakfast buffet and parking are available. it's 3 miles from the mcallen convention center
McAllen International Airport 5 min
McAllen Nature Center - (McAllen Parks & Recreation) (10 min)
Popular with bird-watchers, this preserved green space has walking trails & a cactus garden. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (20 min)
Popular birding destination with a viewing tower, bird blinds, trails & a bilingual exhibit hall. Municipal Park (9 min)
27-acre site with baseball & soccer fields, picnic facilities, a playground & an outdoor pool. Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (22 min)
The southern tip of the Rio Grande shelters 400 bird species & a diverse butterfly population. Airport Park (7 min) Quinta Mazatlan (5 min)
Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. La Vista Park (7 min)
Green space with a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ pits, plus a volleyball court & jogging trails. International Museum of Art & Science (11 min)
Modern museum featuring a range of global artwork, hands-on science exhibits & educational programs. Westside Park and Field (8 min)
The 37-acre green space houses a softball complex & playground, plus picnic areas & 4 BBQ pavilions. Archer Park (5 min)
2-acre park with a 1918 bandstand & grassy, open space where local events are frequently held. McAllen Heritage Center (5 min)
Small museum with exhibits on McAllen history & works by local artists, plus a gift shop. Museum of South Texas History (16 min)
This spacious, landmark museum offers history exhibits on the Rio Grande Valley & surrounding areas. Doc Neuhaus Park (16 min)
2-acre park featuring play equipment & picnic tables shaded by big mesquite trees. Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine (9 min)
Basilica, church, and mariachi | 
