Brownsville, Cameron County, TX

Places to go in Brownsville

59 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Fragile Planet Wildlife Park

Family

Fragile Planet Wildlife Park

34748 FM2480, Los Fresnos, TX 78566, USA

Get Air Trampoline Park

Family

Get Air Trampoline Park

2940 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA

Gladys Porter Zoo

Family

Gladys Porter Zoo

Landscaped wildlife park showcasing 377 species from 4 continents, an aquarium & a reptile house.

500 E Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

Gravity Park

Family

Gravity Park

Opened in 1993, this amusement park offers reverse bungee, go-karts, mini-golf & more.

106 W Marlin St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA

Hugh Ramsey Nature Park

Outdoors

Hugh Ramsey Nature Park

54 acres of woodlands with a walking trail, wildlife viewing, gardens & water features.

1000 TX-499 Loop, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA

Joe & Tony Oliveira Park

Outdoors

Joe & Tony Oliveira Park

104 El Paso Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

JOLIE PETITE

Food & Drink

JOLIE PETITE

1105 E Adams St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

La Clandestina Brasa Argentina

Food & Drink

La Clandestina Brasa Argentina

2370 Frontage Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Outdoors

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

A 97,000-acre refuge with wetlands, tidal flats, desert & prairie habitats for birds & wildlife.

22688 Buena Vista Blvd, Los Fresnos, TX 78566, USA

Lincoln Park

Outdoors

Lincoln Park

Sizable park offering baseball fields, basketball courts, trails & play areas, plus an amphitheater.

2100 W University Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA

Lola's Bistro

Food & Drink

Lola's Bistro

1335 Palm Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

LongBoard Bar and Grill

Food & Drink

LongBoard Bar and Grill

Massive, indoor-outdoor hangout on the water with concerts, dancing, bar food & tropical cocktails.

205 W Palm St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA

Madeira

Food & Drink

Madeira

Argentine-style meat & seafood plates are featured at this choice steakhouse with a warm ambiance.

805 Media Luna Rd #800, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

Main Event Brownsville

Food & Drink

Main Event Brownsville

Sunrise Mall, 2320 Frontage Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA

Mel's HonkyTonk N Grill

Nightlife

Mel's HonkyTonk N Grill

10700 FM 1421, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

Monte Bella Trails Park

Outdoors

Monte Bella Trails Park

Open since 2007, a park with a 7-mi. mountain-bike track, disc-golf course & wildlife.

2485 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

Morningside Park

Outdoors

Morningside Park

Spacious recreation area with many sports facilities, picnics, bird-watching & waterfront boardwalk.

1207 S Central Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA

NexGen Longevity

Wellness

NexGen Longevity

500 E Morrison Rd Ste E, Brownsville, TX 78526, USA

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Arts & Culture

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Notable 1846 battlefield features a visitor center with interactive exhibits, trails & guided tours.

7200 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526, USA

Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club

Arts & Culture

Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club

Warm rooms on an upscale resort with 2 golf courses, multiple eateries & an outdoor pool.

1 Rancho Viejo Dr, Rancho Viejo, TX 78575, USA

Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center

Outdoors

Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center

Birding in a 1,200-acre space, with bike trails, observation decks, butterfly garden & tram tours.

1000 New Carmen Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA

Sabal Palm Sanctuary

Outdoors

Sabal Palm Sanctuary

Biodiverse preserve with varied flora & fauna as well as a preserved plantation house built in 1892.

8435 Sabal Palm Grove Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA

South Padre Island Golf Club

Sports & Recreation

South Padre Island Golf Club

Full-service golf club featuring an 18-hole course, instruction & a pro shop amid laguna views.

1 Golf House Rd, Laguna Vista, TX 78578, USA

Southern Pacific Linear Park

Outdoors

Southern Pacific Linear Park

East 6th Street &, E Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA