- Our list of the best things to do in Brownsville, Texas, features the top 58 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Brownsville, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Brownsville, TX , followed by 29 popular activities in nearby cities, including South Padre Island, Harlingen and Pueblo
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The Historic Brownsville Museum is located within the former Southern Pacific Railroad Depot building. The museum is dedicated to the providing exhibits and information related to the history of Brownsville.
0.8 Miles
73%
11 votes
500 East Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
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As a community theater, the Camille Lightner Playhouse produces Broadway shows performed primarily by local talent. The playhouse has been entertaining the local community for over 50 years and also provides theater education for local youth.
0.7 Miles
74%
19 votes
660 E. Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX 78520
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An idea born from a groups passion for art during the Great Depression, Brownsville Museum of Fine Art was founded to give visitors a place to appreciate art and history. The museum is a 17,000 square foot space that houses fine art painting, drawings, and sculptures of cultural significance.
15.3 Miles
71%
14 votes
South of TX State Highway 4, Brownsville, TX
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The Palmito Ranch Battlefield is a historical national landmark that marks the last of the major battles fought in the American Civil War. Views of the local prairies are featured as well as education on historic events.
8.6 Miles
A fenced canine recreation facility, Catherine B. Stillman Dog Park provides off-leash areas made up of grass fields. The park offers drinking water, trees, benches and a separate area for smaller dogs.
3.3 Miles
Numerous retailers are located within the Sunrise Mall. Popular options include the Build-A-Bear Workshop, Marshall's, Bath & Body Works, American Eagle Outfitters, Kirkland's, and Perfumania in addition to the Cinemark 16 movie theater and several dining selections.
6.7 Miles
Visitors can enjoy biking, running, and walking along Historic Battlefield Trail, a 9 mile trail which connects to a variety of historic sites. Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park lies at the northern end of trail.
4.5 Miles
Galaxy Bowling Center is a bowling alley that has leagues and offers open bowling. The bowling center hosts birthday parties and also has a snack bar and on site pro shop.
2.9 Miles
Oliveira Park is an outdoor park open to the public. Oliveira offers a skate park and a play area for children with special needs. Patrons can also sit and observe birds as previous bird watchers have sighted various colored parrots.
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5 Dean Porter Park, Brownsville, TX 78520
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Specializing in Native American costumes, Costumes Of The Americans Museum features elaborate, historical pieces from Central and South America. The museum also features Spanish Colonial outfits like the Charro suits.