Best places: Tourist attractions in McAllen

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Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine image
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Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine
Basilica
Striking place of worship commemorating a miracle, with fountains, huge murals & mystical carvings.
4.90 (7.2K reviews) (~7.25 km from centre)
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Quinta Mazatlan
Historical place
Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds.
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~3.04 km from centre)
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Edinburg Municipal Park
City park
Community park with ponds, trails, ball fields & picnicking, plus the World Birding Center.
4.70 (3.1K reviews) (~13.49 km from centre)
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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge
The southern tip of the Rio Grande shelters 400 bird species & a diverse butterfly population.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~16.5 km from centre)
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Veteran's War Memorial of Texas
War memorial
👍👍 Great place to visit and learn about history and honor our Veterans that pass away and fought for our freedom Thank God for their bravery. God Blessed their family.
4.80 (391 reviews) (~2.62 km from centre)
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Museum of South Texas History
History museum
This spacious, landmark museum offers history exhibits on the Rio Grande Valley & surrounding areas.
4.70 (725 reviews) (~12.93 km from centre)
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Gladys Porter Zoo
Zoo
Landscaped wildlife park showcasing 377 species from 4 continents, an aquarium & a reptile house.
4.60 (7.9K reviews) (~80.19 km from centre)
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Estero Llano Grande State Park
State park
230-acre wetlands space attracting many birds, including endangered & colorful coastal species.
4.70 (710 reviews) (~28.46 km from centre)
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Bill Schupp Park
City park
Family-oriented park on 19 acres offers picnicking, a fitness trail, merry-go-rounds & play areas.
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~5.24 km from centre)
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Bannworth Park
Park
In addition to a jogging trail & athletic fields, this low-key park offers a small pond & pier.
4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~5.52 km from centre)
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Resaca De La Palma State Park
State park
Birding in a 1,200-acre space, with bike trails, observation decks, butterfly garden & tram tours.
4.70 (469 reviews) (~69.67 km from centre)
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Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center
Bird watching area
Scenic 40-acre destination featuring walking trails for birdwatching & an educational center.
4.70 (469 reviews) (~13.49 km from centre)
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Firemen's Park
Park
Park featuring a playground, a sand volleyball court & a large BBQ pavilion with restrooms.
4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~1.08 km from centre)
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Zinnia Park
Park
Neighborhood park offering a swimming pool & splash pad, tree-shaded trails & ample green space.
4.60 (1K reviews) (~5.66 km from centre)
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Brownsville Sports Park
Sports complex
Neighborhood park offering a variety of sports fields, tournaments & other events.
4.60 (907 reviews) (~74.4 km from centre)
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McKelvey Park
City park
👍 Well, I came here last night for a nice strill. They fixed it up pretty well, very clean. Although I am not sure you can bbq out here, but you can picnic, they have tables and canopies you can use. Very well lit, nice place fir walking, running, bike, skateboard, it is a long trail. I wouldnt concid...
4.60 (905 reviews) (~55.13 km from centre)
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Pendleton Park
Park
🫤 It's such a nice park that should not be neglected this way. So much litter everywhere even in the duck pond. Poor things look hungry. I even saw one dead. The playground is not well kept many things broken such as the instruments. It's been like this for quite a while. I wonder Where all our tax mo...
4.60 (873 reviews) (~55.39 km from centre)
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Ernesto Gamez Cascade Park
Park
Modern park with a water playground, sports facilities, walking trails & picnic areas.
4.60 (827 reviews) (~81.9 km from centre)
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Historical landmark
Notable 1846 battlefield features a visitor center with interactive exhibits, trails & guided tours.
4.60 (721 reviews) (~77.83 km from centre)
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Gibson Park
Park
👍👍 Not even sure if it is still open, but this place was great. You could rent the pool for a party. Very secluded behind Valley Nature Center on the East side of Gibson Park. 08/22. Pool is gone. They filled it in with dirt. Park is a great park, but every kid should have a pool to swim. 11...
4.60 (705 reviews) (~23.67 km from centre)
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