McAllen Attractions

Alamo (pop. 9000) is named after the Alamo Sugar Company. The area is known for it's fruits and vegetables, and is also a retirement area.

The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds. There is an interpretive wildlife tram which runs through the refuge as well as walking trails. A road through the area is also open to the public on days when the tram is not operating.

Donna (pop. 16,000) is an agricultural center for the area. The Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum contains a variety of historical items including photos, furniture, agricultural equipment and house hold items.

Edinburg (pop. 42,000), known as the gateway to the Lower Rio Grande Valley, is a vegetable and citrus growing area. The town is also home to the University of Texas-Pan American.

Housed in the 1910 former county jail, the museum offers displays on the history of the area. The museum traces the history from the Early American Indians, through the Spanish exploration and colonization, as well as the Mexican War, Civil War, and modern growth of the region.

The town is located on the Rio Grande in the far south of Texas. The subtropical climate is popular with outdoor enthusiasts, attracting birders and golfers year round. It is also the site of the first international toll suspension bridge to Mexico.

This restored 1909 pumphouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. It houses the only steam pumps still existing in the United States.

Mission is known for it's citrus, particularly grapefruit. The area is popular with birders for nearby Mission Nature Park.

The original adobe chapel was constructed in 1865. In 1889 La Lomita Mission Chapel was rebuilt in sandstone where it still stands and is used on various occasions.

Pharr (pop. 42,000) is a produce trade center for this area of the Rio Grande Valley. The town is also a popular tourist and RV spot.

The museum displays more than 2,000 clocks, some dating back to the late 1600's.

Raymondville (pop. 3,100) is located in south Texas along the Gulf Coast. The town offers a variety of activities for tourists with socials, arts and crafts classes, organized trips to Mexico, and saltwater fishing.

The museum features a number of exhibits related to the natural and cultural history of the area, as well as art works.