Location: Brownsville
Top Things to do in Brownsville
What to do and see in Brownsville, Texas (TX): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
At the mouth of the Rio Grande delta and the southernmost tip of Texas, Brownsville enjoys the perfect combination of casual southwestern charm and bicultural diversity. Its position just across the international pedestrian bridge from Matamoros makes it a good base for day trips to Mexico, or for just enjoying the Tex-Mex culture of south Texas. Warm Gulf breezes, blooming bougainvilleas, gently waving palms, soft white sands and friendly, diverse locals make this city a semi-tropical paradise.
Restaurants in Brownsville
1. Gladys Porter Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 515 reviews
The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation, healthy outdoor recreation and research.
Reviewed By Valkyrie1227
Incredible zoo, definitely the highlight of not just brownsville but the entire Rio Grande Valley for that matter. A definite must-visit, the herpetarium in particular has an incredible array of extremely rare reptiles and amphibians on display, with most of them being actively bred and several conservation projects ongoing.
2. Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
The site of the first battle in the Mexican-American war in 1846.
Reviewed By PrMichaelM - Des Moines, United States
What a nice stop for history buffs or those nearby who would like a little walk. I really enjoyed it! The visitor center is closed (of course...), but park folks are on site to provide guidance and literature. The layout is simple and convenient and the story is balanced and told very well. On a beautiful day, it is a peaceful walk from display to display as you learn not only about the battle that took place here and the political context, but the flora and fauna.
3. Resaca de la Palma State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By rexhans - Mesa, United States
We spent about 4 hours here at the park and it was great. We got there shortly after the tram that drives along paved paths through the park had left the visitor center so we headed out to walk the same path. if memory serves it was about 3 miles but easy enough to do on paved road. We wanted to try some of the dirt paths that head out from various places along the road but due to a recent storm paths were very muddy and the bugs were out in force. After walking the path we did take the tram ride which last about an hour and a half. how does a a three mile drive take that long you ask.... its because the park host that drove us was great. we stopped in several areas where not only birds were spotted but also explanations regarding the trees, shrubs, grasses and yes even a huge pack rat nest. stop in here, enjoy nature and then top the visit off with an ice cream bar.
4. Children’s Museum of Brownsville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By kaboom7580
I took my children here when they were 5 and 6 years old and they can stay busy for hours here. It is very educative as they have so many role playing areas so the children can be doctors, shopping for groceries, be a broadcaster, etc. It has many activities for all ages, 2 and up. It is best for a child of walking age. The place is very clean and temperature is cool. As you enter, you will have a large gift shop on the right and in the front you will have a museum. The museum displays different things throughout the year. The facility does have a yearly pass or pay as you go. Yearly pass is recommended if you plan to go often and also provides access to other events for free. You can have birthday parties here as well. I had a birthday party here and enjoyed it very much however I have only one complaint. It was for only two hours and that can go very fast. We happened to get their late so I had less than two hours to celebrate. The museum does close completely for the party so only your guests can enjoy the who museum and games. But for $500 for two hours, I think I would reconsider. However, you do get the whole museum for yourself!
5. Old City Cemetery
6. Palmito Ranch Battlefield
7. Camille Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
