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Brownsville, TX Attractions

Brownsville, the most southerly town in Texas, is connected with the Caribbean by a 17 mi. long channel. The American-Mexican War began here on May 8th 1846, as is documented on the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site; and the last battle of the Civil War was fought on the Pallmitto Ranch Battlefield on May 12th and 13th 1865.

Within easy reach of Brownsville, beyond the Rio Grande, is the Mexican town of Matamoros.
Picture of South Padre Island
Read More South Padre Island, Texas
(Near Brownsville)
The resort town of South Padre Island is located on a long stretch of beach which draws tourists year round.
Gladys Porter Zoo
The Gladys Porter Zoo has plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates from most major ecosystems.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 9.50
Senior over 65$ 8.00
Child 13 & under$ 6.50
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Read More Harlingen, Texas
(Near Brownsville)
Historic Museum
The Historic Brownsville Museum, built in 1928, offers displays on the history of the town, including items from the Mexican American War.
Address
Historic Brownsville Museum
641 East Madison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520-6071
United States
Phone 1 (956) 548-1313
Fax 1 (956) 548-1391
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0014:00
Cost
Adult$ 2.00
Child 15 & under$ .50
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
The first battle, of a two year war, between Mexico and the U.S. was fought here. The site provides information from both countries to reflect their views.
Address
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
1623 Central Boulevard, Rm 213
Brownsville, TX 78520-8326
United States
Phone 1 (956) 541-2785
Fax 1 (956) 541-6356
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Rio Grande Valley Wing Flying Museum
The Rio Grande Valley Wing Flying Museum features a variety of World War II military aircraft, uniforms and models, as well as antique vehicles.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed9:309:309:309:30Closed
Close 15:0015:0015:0015:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 6.00
Senior over 55$ 5.00
Child 18 & under$ 3.00
Child 11 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Typical Visit
30 minutes
Stillman House Museum
The Stillman House was built in 1850 by the town's founder, Charles Stillman. The collection includes furniture, heirlooms, books, coins, and pictures.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0015:00
Close12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
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