McAllen International Airport 14 min
International Museum of Art & Science (16 min) Modern museum featuring a range of global artwork, hands-on science exhibits & educational programs. Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine (17 min) Basilica, church, and mariachi Municipal Park (13 min) 27-acre site with baseball & soccer fields, picnic facilities, a playground & an outdoor pool. Elephant Cigars & Lounge (8 min) Airport Park (10 min) Mission Historical Museum (6 min) National Butterfly Center (14 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 Quinta Mazatlan (14 min) Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. Westside Park and Field (10 min) The 37-acre green space houses a softball complex & playground, plus picnic areas & 4 BBQ pavilions. Bannworth Park (7 min) In addition to a jogging trail & athletic fields, this low-key park offers a small pond & pier. Museum of South Texas History (24 min) This spacious, landmark museum offers history exhibits on the Rio Grande Valley & surrounding areas. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (16 min) Popular birding destination with a viewing tower, bird blinds, trails & a bilingual exhibit hall. Mission Hike and Bike Trail (12 min) McAllen Nature Center - (McAllen Parks & Recreation) (7 min) Popular with bird-watchers, this preserved green space has walking trails & a cactus garden. |