Parks & Nature
Birding, nature, biking....stunning scenery.
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Ibhuloho lezokuqala neziko lokubamba umxholo lwabahlali lwaseLaguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
22688 Buena Vista BlvdBirding, nature, biking....stunning scenery.
Sabal Palm Sanctuary
8435 Sabal Palm Grove RdBirding hotspot.
The battle that changed the map of North America.
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
7200 Paredes Line RdThe battle that changed the map of North America.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1 W University BlvdBring your binoculars!
Great for running, walking, bird watching, and picnics.
1 mile from our home. Head north on Paredes Ln/1847, the park will be in the right, before the high school.
Los Fresnos Nature Park
851 North Arroyo BoulevardGreat for running, walking, bird watching, and picnics.
1 mile from our home. Head north on Paredes Ln/1847, the park will be in the right, before the high school.
South Texas EcoTourism Center
501W Texas 100Together with nature!
Entertainment & Activities
South Padre Island
Arts & Culture
Historic Brownsville Museum
641 E Madison StIf you're an Elvis fan, visit this little gem. Built by Elvis' army roomate/buddy. Annual festival includes non-stop Elvis impersonators. http://www.littlegraceland.com/
Little Graceland
701 W Ocean BlvdIf you're an Elvis fan, visit this little gem. Built by Elvis' army roomate/buddy. Annual festival includes non-stop Elvis impersonators. http://www.littlegraceland.com/
Food Scene
If you visit Brownsville, you must eat at the Vermillion. I always order the Ceviche...always. Their signature dish are the fajita nachos.
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Vermillion Restaurant and Watering Hole
115 Paredes Line RdIf you visit Brownsville, you must eat at the Vermillion. I always order the Ceviche...always. Their signature dish are the fajita nachos.
Wingstop
2400 Padre BlvdPints are cold cold cold...wings are your typical wings...
2-3 food carts, beer and wine. HD TV's in outside bar. Pet friendly. Great place to chill. All outdoors. Friday/Sat nights are busy.
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The Broken Sprocket
6305 Paredes Line Rd2-3 food carts, beer and wine. HD TV's in outside bar. Pet friendly. Great place to chill. All outdoors. Friday/Sat nights are busy.
Currently being revitalized...a couple of eateries/bars: Dodicis, The Library, Main Street Deli.
Market Square
Currently being revitalized...a couple of eateries/bars: Dodicis, The Library, Main Street Deli.
Angeles Restaurant
103 West Ocean Boulevard2 blocks from our space. Great breakfast. Not fancy, just good food.
Historical
Old Fort Brown, now the campus of Texas Southmost College(TSC). Take a stroll through the TSC campus and continue to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus for incredible birding.
Historic "Old Morgue" at Fort Brown
Old Fort Brown, now the campus of Texas Southmost College(TSC). Take a stroll through the TSC campus and continue to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus for incredible birding.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
1218 E Jefferson StSightseeing
SpaceX Space Launch Facility
52448-, 54298 Boca Chica BlvdTo the moon!