- Our list of the best things to do in McAllen, Texas, features the top 57 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- McAllen, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of McAllen, TX , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Mission, Weslaco, Pharr and Edinburg
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At this 40,000 sq. ft. complex, jumpers bounce to their heart’s content in a trampoline arena complete with a foam pit
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In the historic Adobe mansion at Quinta Mazatlan, volunteers and staff teach classes on helping injured birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, and native plant. The facility also has eight themed gardens including a forest sculpture trail, wooded meadow, thornforest, cactus garden, tropical garden, ruby pond, butter…
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The McAllen Public Library has three different locations. In addition to the books, CDs, DVDs, and other material that can be borrowed, the library has a bookstore and a cafe.
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700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501
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The McAllen Convention Center has 60,000 square feet of exhibit space, and over 25,000 square feet of meeting space. The meeting space is broken into 4 large rooms, and 16 smaller rooms.
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1900 Nolana, McAllen, TX 78501
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The International Museum of Art and Science have 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. While the museum often hosts visiting exhibits, the museum collects North and South American art with a special emphasis on folk art from Texas and Mexico, along with earth science artifacts.
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The McAllen Heritage Center is a museum dedicated to local history and culture that also offers special educational programs and events. Tours are available when requests are made in advance, and they have a gift shop.
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Offering a way to get active and cool down, McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground features a playground with more than 600 water jets. The park also offers sand volleyball, skateboard area, half basketball court, athletic fields and picnic areas.
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A historic movie theater that shows primarily independent films, many of which are made by local and regional filmmakers, Cine El Rey also hosts a wide variety of live entertainment, including music, comedy, and drama.
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Locally grown, natural, fresh produce is available at Earth Born Market. Organic and sustainable farming is the mission of this speciality farmer's market. Most of the produce is 100% USDA certified organic.
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At 17th Street Entertainment District, visitors can explore a variety of lounges, pubs, and restaurants. These venues have live music from musicians and DJs for visitors to enjoy while grabbing a drink.
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Cinemark Hollywood USA is a movie theater owned by Cinemark Holdings, Inc.of Plano, Texas. The movie theater shows recent films, has a concession stand, and the theater is usually kept clean.