McAllen, Hidalgo County, TX
Places to go in McAllen
16 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Archer Park
2-acre park with a 1918 bandstand & grassy, open space where local events are frequently held.
101 N Main St, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Popular birding destination with a viewing tower, bird blinds, trails & a bilingual exhibit hall.
5JM9+GM4, 2800 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, TX 78572, USA
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Bill Schupp Park
Family-oriented park on 19 acres offers picnicking, a fitness trail, merry-go-rounds & play areas.
1300 Zinnia Ave W, McAllen, TX 78504, USA
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Edinburg Municipal Park
Community park with ponds, trails, ball fields & picnicking, plus the World Birding Center.
Edinburg Municipal Park, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542, USA
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Estero Llano Grande State Park
230-acre wetlands space attracting many birds, including endangered & colorful coastal species.
3301 S International Blvd FM 1015, Weslaco, TX 78596, USA
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Firemen's Park
Park featuring a playground, a sand volleyball court & a large BBQ pavilion with restrooms.
201 N 1st St, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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La Vista Park
Green space with a playground, picnic shelters & BBQ pits, plus a volleyball court & jogging trails.
100 W La Vista Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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Los Encinos Park
2900 Sarah Ave, McAllen, TX 78503, USA
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McAllen Nature Center
Popular with bird-watchers, this preserved green space has walking trails & a cactus garden.
4101 US-83 BUS, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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McAuliffe Park
Local park providing a variety of recreational amenities, including a multi-use field & playground.
3260 W Daffodil Ave, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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Municipal Park
27-acre site with baseball & soccer fields, picnic facilities, a playground & an outdoor pool.
1921 N Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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National Butterfly Center
More than 200 species of wild butterflies in a 100-acre habitat with trails, gardens & a pavilion.
3333 Butterfly Pk Dr, Mission, TX 78572, USA
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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
The southern tip of the Rio Grande shelters 400 bird species & a diverse butterfly population.
3325 Green Jay Road, Alamo, TX 78516, USA
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Tres Lagos Park
4900 Tres Lagos Blvd, McAllen, TX 78504, USA
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Westside Park and Field
The 37-acre green space houses a softball complex & playground, plus picnic areas & 4 BBQ pavilions.
1000 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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Zinnia Park
Neighborhood park offering a swimming pool & splash pad, tree-shaded trails & ample green space.
5201 N 29th St, McAllen, TX 78504, USA