Río Grande Valley
Río Grande Valley
Jonathan Cuéllar
Guide for locals and travelers to the Rio Grande Valley which is the fifth largest in Texas behind Greater Dallas (aka DFW, Dallas-Fort Worth, or the Metroplex), Greater Houston, Greater San Antonio, and Greater Austin (State Capitol).
What can you find in my guides?
🔴 Airports, Seaports, Spaceports
🟠 Shopping & Outlet Malls
🟡 Fairs, Theme/Amusement & Water Parks
🟢 Zoos, Aquariums & Nature Parks
🔵 Museums, Galleries & Historical Places
🟣 Bars, Cafes, Casinos & Dining
*not all places will include the above-mentioned
**Contact me for personal guides, I will be making more for other areas around the US and the world.
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Airports
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
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Valley International Airport
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McAllen International Airport
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Principle Cities
Brownsville
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Brownsville is the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley, largest city and county seat of Cameron County full of many museums, a zoo, a beach and much more.
McAllen
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McAllen is the second largest city in the Rio Grande Valley and the largest city in Hidalgo County.
Edinburg
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Edinburg is the third largest city in the Rio Grande Valley and the second largest city as well as the county seat of Hidalgo County.
Harlingen
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Harlingen is the sixth largest city in the Rio Grande Valley and the second largest city in Cameron County.
South Padre Island
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South Padre Island is the most touristic city in the Rio Grande Valley followed by Brownsville.
Zoos & Wildlife Parks
Gladys Porter Zoo
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Adult (14-64) $17-$19
Senior (65+) $15-$17
Child (3-13) $11-$13
Child (0-2) Free
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South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center
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Adult (13-64) $10, Senior (65+)/Student ID $8, Child (4-12) $5, Child (0-3) Free
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
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Adult (18-61) $10, Seniors (62+)/Military ID $6, Child (5-17) $4, Infants (0-4) Free
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Bow Champs Exotic Petting Zoo
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Museums
Brownsville
Brownsville Historical Assocciation
Historic Brownsville Museum
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Adult $6, Senior $4, Student $2, Child (0-6)/Members/Military/BISD Students & Teachers Free
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Brownsville Heritage Museum
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Adult $6
Senior $4
Student $2
Child (0-6)/Members/Military/BISD Students & Teachers Free
Day Pass (includes Historic Brownsville Museum, Heritage Museum & Stillman House Museum)
Adult $12
Senior $8
Student $4
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Stillman House Museum
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Adult $6
Senior $4
Student $2
Child (0-6)/Members/Military/BISD Students & Teachers Free
Day Pass (includes Historic Brownsville Museum, Heritage Museum & Stillman House Museum)
Adult $12
Senior $8
Student $4
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Costumes of the Americas Museum
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Adult $6
Senior $4
Student $2
Child (0-6)/Members/Military/BISD Students & Teachers Free
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Laureles Ranch House Museum
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Adult $6
Senior $4
Student $2
Child (0-6)/Members/Military/BISD Students & Teachers Free
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Other Brownsville Museums
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Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
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Adult $5
Child (6-12)/Student/Senior/Veteran/Wed after 5PM $2.50
Child (0-6) Free
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Guerrero Fine Art Gallery
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Puente Art Studio
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The Livery Gallery
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ArteVivo Studio
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UTRGV Art Gallery at Rusteberg
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Breeden Art Studio
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McAllen Museums
International Museum of Art & Science
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McAllen Heritage Museum
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Edinburg Museum
Museum of South Texas History
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Adult (18-61): $9
Senior ID (62+): $6
Student ID (ages 13+): $6
Active Military ID: $6 (Free admission for active military and up to four family members between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Child (4-12): $5
Child (3 and under): Free
FRIENDS of MOSTHistory: Free
Before noon on Saturdays*: Free
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South Texas Motorcycle Museum
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Harlingen Museums
Iwo Jima Museum
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Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum
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Port Isabel Museums
Port Isabel Historical Museum
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Laguna Madre Art Gallery
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San Benito Museums
San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum
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Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum
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Other Valley Museums
Pharr
Gelman Stained Glass Museum
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Weslaco
The Weslaco Museum
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Donna
Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum
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Mission
Mission Historical Museum
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Alamo
Alamo Museum
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Rio Grande City
Kelsey Bass Museum
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Hidalgo
Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum & World Birding Center
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Birding Centers
South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center
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Adult (13-64) $10, Senior (65+)/Student ID $8, Child (4-12) $5, Child (0-3) Free
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Resaca De La Palma State Park
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Arroyo Colorado World Birding Center
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Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
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Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center
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Estero Llano Grande State Park
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Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum & World Birding Center
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Quinta Mazatlan
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National Butterfly Center
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McAllen Nature Center
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South Texas EcoTourism Center
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Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
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Historical Places
Brownsville
1912 Cameron County Courthouse
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1931 US Courthouse & Post Office
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1928 Brownsville Central Fire Station
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El Jardin Hotel
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Market Square Research Center
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
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Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail
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Palmito Ranch Battlefield State Historic Site
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Rio Grande City
La Borde House
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Port Isabel
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site
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The History of Mexico & Mankind Mural, by Raúl Esparza
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La Lomita Mission
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Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine
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Fort Ringgold
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Notable Attractions
SpaceX Launch Facility
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Bobz World
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The Original Dolphin Watch
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Black Dragon Cruises
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Shopping Malls
Sunrise Mall
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Valle Vista Mall
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Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
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La Plaza Mall
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Public Transportation
La Plaza at Brownsville Terminal
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Northside Transfer Station
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Harlingen Bus Station
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Island Metro (The Wave) Bus Stop - "Across from La Copa"
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McAllen Central Station
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Edinburg Transit Terminal
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International Crossings
Brownsville - Matamoros
Veterans International Bridge
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Gateway International Bridge
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B&M International Bridge
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Harlingen - Los Indios
Free Trade International Bridge
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Weslaco - Progreso
Progreso International Bridge
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Donna - Rio Bravo
Donna International Bridge
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Pharr - Reynosa
Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge
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Hidalgo - Reynosa
McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge
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Mission - Reynosa
Anzalduas International Bridge
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Sullivan City - Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
Los Ebanos Ferry Crossing
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Rio Grande City - Camargo
Rio Grande City-Camargo Bridge
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Roma - Miguel Alemán
Roma–Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Bridge
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Falcon - Nueva Ciudad Guerrero
Lake Falcon Dam International Crossing
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