Reynosa is a charming Mexican city of over 500,000 just 8 miles south of McAllen, just across the Rio Grande. Several fine restaurants long famed for elaborate wildgame dinners; occasional Sun. afternoon bullfights. Gift shops cater to U.S. visitors with wealth of handicraft items in the Zona Rosa (
McAllen, TX Day TripsAbout 2,000 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley before agricultural development. Preserves and protects abundant wildlife and plant species, many found nowhere else in U.S. Rare birds prominent during winter season. Interpretive wildlife tram operates late Nov. - mid-Apr.;
McAllen, TX Wildlife RefugesDocuments development of the American cowboy in area, from 1500s to present day. Indian and pioneer artifacts, ranch and farm...
The Col. Antonio Zapata Museum Houses artifacts such as arrowheads, and antique furniture and clothing. The focus of the muse...
Outside display of vintage farm equipment is displayed third week in March and for special events. The museum is on the Rio G...
Like both Espada and Concepcion, established 1731. Extensive restoration work has been carried out. Besides charming little c...
Originally built in 1767; present structure, third on site, dates from 1872. Was elevated to the rank of Cathedral on Aug. 9,...