McAllen TX Area Information
Residents of the Rio Grande Valley enjoy outdoor living year round. The sub-tropical climate has winter temperatures in the 70's and 80's. An occassional cold front can drop temperatures into the 40's. Many plant and widlife species are found in the valley. The white-wing dove,ocelot, javelina and hook-tailed kites are just a few examples. The Valley is located on the Continental Flyway system, and birders from all over the world flock to watch the migrating birds. Citrus groves abound, yielding juicy citrus. Fresh produce is abundant. Deep-sea fishing is available at nearby South Padre Island. Parks and wildlife refuges are there for exploring throughout the valley. Some of the best shopping is found in McAllen. Plus, great golf courses are everywhere. Adventure across the border to explore Progeso or Reynosa to enjoy great shopping and dining.
Area Info/Links:
City of McAllen - Welcome to McAllen
McAllen Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Information
McAllen Economic Development Corporation - McAllen Foreign Trade Zone
McAllen Convention Center - Convention Center Information
La Plaza Mall - Fun & Elegant Shopping
McAllen-Miller International Airport - Business airport of the Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlet - Outlet Shopping Center
Edinburg Childrens Hospital - Rio Grande Valley Hospital Just for kids.
Museum of South Texas History - Hidalgo County Historical Museum
HESTEC - Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology
Area Attractions:
RGV Ice Center - Ice Skating
Dodge Arena - Renaissance is the official Hotel for the Dodge Arena
Gladys Porter Zoo - Brownsville, TX
South Padre Island - Island Fun
Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park - Bird Watching
McAllen ArtWalk - Self-guide tour of art galleries and art hosts in McAllen
Toni Livingston Collection - Art Gallery
Colleges/Universities near the hotel:
South Texas College
University of Pan American
Rio Grande Valley Nature:
American Birding Association - Largest bird conservation and education organization
Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park - Public natural preserve along the Rio Grande
Breakaway Cruises - Dolphin watching, Birding Excursions
Friends of the Wildlife Corridor - Protect, support, and enhance wildlife refuges.
National American Butterfly Association - Butterfly Park
Other Special Links:
5-star productions
Cynthias Cakes
All Party Rentals
101 N. Main Street • McAllen, Texas 78501
Phone: (956) 631-1101 • Fax: (956) 631-7934
Website & Marketing: L.E.T. Group
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