Local area

City of Pharr has U.S. 83 as its major east-west artery. U.S. 281 runs north-south and intersects U.S. 83 at the center of the city and continues south to the Pharr Reynosa International Bridge. Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Pharr is co La Plaza Mall is the leading shoping, dining, and entertainment destination in the Rio Grande Valley.

The mission of the International Museum of Art and Science is to promote a deeper appreciation through its exhibitions, cultural events and educational programs and to preserve, expand and display its permanent art and science collections. IMAS guides its collecting interest towards obtaining Fine Art, Folk Art, Decorative Art, Pre-Columbian Art and more. Tue-Wed, Fri-Say 9am-5pm Thur 9am-8pm Sun 1pm-5pm Local (Central) Time

Located on the tropical tip of Texas, South Padre Island is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay. Beautiful beaches, warm Gulf waters, fishing, boating, bird watching, shopping, and a diversity of year-round activities await every visitor. Enjoy the night life with some of the best night clubs available in the Rio Grande Valley. Be yourself... in a place you really want to be. South Padre Island.

Pilgrims travel from the entire world to this holy site to give reverence to the Virgin Mary. Travellers visit the site for its architectural, aesthetic and cultural beauty. A trip to the Rio Grande Valley is simply incomplete without witnessing the grandeur and spectacle of this basilica. The holy site is located, liteally, within a few minutes of our front door.

Discover the rich heritage and blended culture found int he Rio Grande Valley betweeb South Texas and Northeastern Mexico. Let our the Holiday Inn Express and Suites-Pharr be your gateway to a region with a history like no other! Visit the web-site to view schedule: www.mosthistory.org

Serving as headquarters of this unique network of nine sites, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park features more than 325 species of birds and over 250 species of butterflies on 760 acres of riparian woodland. Witness amazing hawk migrations, and enjoy bird walks and natural history tours at this key migratory stopover. Park features nature trails, a hawk tower, birding blinds and viewing stations, primitive camping sites, tram tours and many opportunities for bird and wildlife photography.

Now is the time to get the best shopping deals. Spectacular shopping, great food and music is available at the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets less thatn an hour drive from our location. Don't miss out on all the fun. Open most days. Great summer deals!!!!

Embark on a memorable aviation journey at a living, flying, air museum with vintage aircraft and so much more! Memorabilia, equipment, uniforms and artifacts of America's History dating from the 1920's.

This 90 acre park includes: 6 softball/baseball fields, 3 soccer fields, 5 playground equipment modules, 1.5 walking/jogging trai, open court multi-purpose pavilions, 42 picnic tables and BBQ pits, 2 man-made lakes for fishing and canoeing, an equestrian trail, a roller blade trail, an ATB bike trail and 1 mile nature trail.

The Rio Grande Valley is one of the top birding destinations in the country. More than 500 species of birds have been documented in this unique place. Many of the birds breed and nest here while others migrate through the valley. Birders can see species they can’t find anyplace else in the country like the Green Jay, Buff-bellied Hummingbird, Great Kiskadee, Plain Chachalaca and Altamira Oriole. Visit for birds and more! Call for details.

The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation and research. This zoo is known nationally. Come visit.