McAllen International Airport 10 min
Municipal Park (11 min) 27-acre site with baseball & soccer fields, picnic facilities, a playground & an outdoor pool. Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center (12 min) Scenic 40-acre destination featuring walking trails for birdwatching & an educational center. McAllen Nature Center - (McAllen Parks & Recreation) (9 min) Popular with bird-watchers, this preserved green space has walking trails & a cactus garden. International Museum of Art & Science (14 min) Modern museum featuring a range of global artwork, hands-on science exhibits & educational programs. La Vista Park (8 min) Green space with a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ pits, plus a volleyball court & jogging trails. Museum of South Texas History (14 min) This spacious, landmark museum offers history exhibits on the Rio Grande Valley & surrounding areas. Archer Park (7 min) 2-acre park with a 1918 bandstand & grassy, open space where local events are frequently held. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (21 min) Popular birding destination with a viewing tower, bird blinds, trails & a bilingual exhibit hall. Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (21 min) The southern tip of the Rio Grande shelters 400 bird species & a diverse butterfly population. Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine (7 min) Basilica, church, and mariachi Quinta Mazatlan (9 min) Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. Airport Park (9 min) McAllen Heritage Center (9 min) Small museum with exhibits on McAllen history & works by local artists, plus a gift shop. Doc Neuhaus Park (7 min) 2-acre park featuring play equipment & picnic tables shaded by big mesquite trees. |