McAllen International Airport 7 min
Doc Neuhaus Park (8 min) 2-acre park featuring play equipment & picnic tables shaded by big mesquite trees. Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (26 min) The southern tip of the Rio Grande shelters 400 bird species & a diverse butterfly population. International Museum of Art & Science (10 min) Modern museum featuring a range of global artwork, hands-on science exhibits & educational programs. Westside Park and Field (10 min) The 37-acre green space houses a softball complex & playground, plus picnic areas & 4 BBQ pavilions. McAllen Heritage Center (9 min) Small museum with exhibits on McAllen history & works by local artists, plus a gift shop. La Vista Park (7 min) Green space with a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ pits, plus a volleyball court & jogging trails. Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine (12 min) Basilica, church, and mariachi Museum of South Texas History (19 min) This spacious, landmark museum offers history exhibits on the Rio Grande Valley & surrounding areas. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (22 min) Popular birding destination with a viewing tower, bird blinds, trails & a bilingual exhibit hall. McAllen Nature Center - (McAllen Parks & Recreation) (9 min) Popular with bird-watchers, this preserved green space has walking trails & a cactus garden. Quinta Mazatlan (8 min) Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. Archer Park (14 min) 2-acre park with a 1918 bandstand & grassy, open space where local events are frequently held. Airport Park (9 min) Municipal Park (7 min) 27-acre site with baseball & soccer fields, picnic facilities, a playground & an outdoor pool. |