| offering flat-screen tvs, the polished suites also feature coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves, plus free wi-fi, ipod docks and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. other amenities consist of a business center and a meeting space. freebies include hot breakfast, evening socials and parking, plus airport and local area shuttles. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. just off i-2 and a 14-minute walk from the the mcallen convention center, this modern all-suite hotel is 5 miles from the international museum of art & science. theres also an indoor pool, a hot tub and fitness room
McAllen International Airport 9 min
Bannworth Park (10 min)
In addition to a jogging trail & athletic fields, this low-key park offers a small pond & pier. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (17 min)
Popular birding destination with a viewing tower, bird blinds, trails & a bilingual exhibit hall. International Museum of Art & Science (13 min)
Modern museum featuring a range of global artwork, hands-on science exhibits & educational programs. Airport Park (4 min) Veteran's War Memorial of Texas (19 min)
War memorial McAllen Heritage Center (10 min)
Small museum with exhibits on McAllen history & works by local artists, plus a gift shop. Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine (11 min)
Basilica, church, and mariachi Museum of South Texas History (18 min)
This spacious, landmark museum offers history exhibits on the Rio Grande Valley & surrounding areas. McAllen Nature Center - (McAllen Parks & Recreation) (5 min)
Popular with bird-watchers, this preserved green space has walking trails & a cactus garden. Westside Park and Field (12 min)
The 37-acre green space houses a softball complex & playground, plus picnic areas & 4 BBQ pavilions. Quinta Mazatlan (8 min)
Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. Archer Park (9 min)
2-acre park with a 1918 bandstand & grassy, open space where local events are frequently held. National Butterfly Center (14 min)
More than 200 species of wild butterflies in a 100-acre habitat with trails, gardens & a pavilion. Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (24 min)
The southern tip of the Rio Grande shelters 400 bird species & a diverse butterfly population. | 
