McAllen International Airport 18 min
Archer Park (13 min) 2-acre park with a 1918 bandstand & grassy, open space where local events are frequently held. Mission Historical Museum (14 min) Municipal Park (9 min) 27-acre site with baseball & soccer fields, picnic facilities, a playground & an outdoor pool. Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine (20 min) Basilica, church, and mariachi Quinta Mazatlan (17 min) Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. Museum of South Texas History (25 min) This spacious, landmark museum offers history exhibits on the Rio Grande Valley & surrounding areas. National Butterfly Center (19 min) More than 200 species of wild butterflies in a 100-acre habitat with trails, gardens & a pavilion. Veteran's War Memorial of Texas (10 min) War memorial Rosalyn Suarez Park (11 min) International Museum of Art & Science (7 min) Modern museum featuring a range of global artwork, hands-on science exhibits & educational programs. Bannworth Park (8 min) In addition to a jogging trail & athletic fields, this low-key park offers a small pond & pier. McAllen Heritage Center (15 min) Small museum with exhibits on McAllen history & works by local artists, plus a gift shop. Westside Park and Field (10 min) The 37-acre green space houses a softball complex & playground, plus picnic areas & 4 BBQ pavilions. McAllen Nature Center - (McAllen Parks & Recreation) (7 min) Popular with bird-watchers, this preserved green space has walking trails & a cactus garden. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (21 min) Popular birding destination with a viewing tower, bird blinds, trails & a bilingual exhibit hall. |