- TripBuzz found 52 things to do with kids in or near McAllen, Texas, including 40 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mission, Weslaco, Pharr and Edinburg.
- From Xtreme Lazer Tag to The Zone Action Park, the McAllen area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Family Fun Center, Laser Tag and Movie Theaters.
- Located in the Rio Grande Valley at the southern tip of Texas, McAllen is a prominent city of over 140,000 people. McAllen is across the border from Reynosa and has had a rich history in trade with Mexico to the south. McAllen is home to Palm View Golf Course, the World Birding Center, and a number of public park spaces.
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Traditional Mexican cuisine served in a comfortable, casual, and family friendly atmosphere
9.3 Miles
Bentsen State Park is a natural park that supports activities including bird watching, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. The park also provides bike rentals as well as $3 binocular rentals.
9.4 Miles
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2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, TX 78572
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Part of the World Birding Center, the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park has 358 species recorded on its premises. The two-story Hawk Observation Tower is the highlight of the park, and includes a 210-foot long wheelchair ramp.
13.7 Miles
With all of its auditoriums featuring stadium seating, Cinemark Movies 10 shows the latest movies using RealD 3D technology. The theater has ticket kiosks for visitors wishing to skip the line at the ticket stand.
14.0 Miles
Providing everything needed to create a pond, Mid-Valley Garden & Pond carries a variety of plants and accessories. Along with pond supplies, the shop further offers other landscaping products including trees and shrubs.
14.7 Miles
Valley Nature Center is a 6-acre park with a mile of trails and a building that includes many educational resources. Visitors can see many birds there as well as butterflies, rabbits, snakes and turtles.
14.8 Miles
A public park maintained by the city of Weslaco, the Harlon Block Sports Complex features sports fields, open green space, playgrounds with slides, swings, and other equipment, and picnic facilities.
15.2 Miles
A museum of art and history, the Weslaco Museum showcases local artistic talent and hosts traveling exhibitions of various kinds. The museum also has a little theater that screens educational films.
15.2 Miles
Made from a historic 1928 water tower, the Tower Theatre is a local performance venue that is host to shows in both the summer and winter months. The theater features seating for 100 spectators during its shows.
15.3 Miles
The Weslaco Bicultural Museum is an educational museum with the vision of instilling pride and appreciation for local history into citizens. The museum offers discounted admission prices to seniors and college students.
15.4 Miles
Visit Frontera Audubon, a 15-acre nature preserve, to see birds, butterflies, snakes and reptiles. Open Tuesday through Sunday, the goal of the Frontera Audubon Society is to preserve the native habitat of the Rio Grande Valley. Children 12 and under are free.