An irrigated area of southern Hidalgo County, Alamo was incorporated in 1924 and named for the Alamo Land and Sugar Company. The town is well known as one of the Valley's gateways to Mexico, via U.S. 281 to Nuevo Progreso. The location is a beautiful winter resort-retirement area with an abundance of vegetables and citrus in the vicinity as well.
2,088 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley before agricultural development. Preserves and protects abundant wildlife and plant species. More than 400
Alamo, TX Wildlife RefugesFive acres of native and exotic cacti and succulents; among thousands of plants is the largest nursery-grown cactus in Texas, a 25
Alamo, TX Gardens Course Access: Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1
Hidalgo County park at Anzalduas Dam on the Rio Grande. Rest rooms, covered bird-observation pier, pavilion, boat dock, and p...
Brooks Air Force Base was founded in 1918 and the scene of history's first mass paratroop drop. It includes USAS School of Ae...
Set in a limestone quarry, the 200-acre park highlights Texas culture and music. Attractions include such rides as "Superman ...
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Housed at Fort Duncan post headquarters building, the museum includes exhibits, artifacts, and photographs from colonial peri...