South Texas Plains, Texas
Say hello to the Alamo - and adios to the winter blues and the summer doldrums. Soak up some sun in the tropical Rio Grande Valley. Stroll the streets of Laredo. Attend a fiesta, admire a Picasso, and savor a salsa-spiced snack. You will soon find that there is nothing plain about the South Texas Plains. Throughout the year, this fascinating region, from San Antonio to the Rio Grande, offers delights, muy especial!
Explore South Texas Plains
Lucky Eagle Casino
Operated by the Kickapoo Indians, this handsome facility features bingo hall, and Las Vegas-type games with state-of-the-art equipment. Also features restaurant, sports bar and scheduled live entertainment. Off F.M. 1021 (El Indio Highway)
Eagle Pass, TX CasinosParks
Adventure park east off Texas 85 has picnicking facilities, softball and baseball diamonds, basketball and volleyball courts, swimming pool, a scenic miniature golf course, and a lighted jogging trail. City Park on Main St. has a delightful gazebo and picnic tables and grills are available.
Dilley, TX ParksLa Paz County Historical Museum
In typical, 200-yr.-old Mexican home. Exhibits include photos of old Zapata, antique ranch furniture, early doctor's equipment, and early cooking utensils. At Benavides Elementary School in San Ygnacio, about 25 miles north on U.S. 83
Zapata, TX MuseumsParks
Among eight city parks is 200-acre Veterans Memorial Park that offers picnicking, playground, pavilions, 9-hole golf course. Off F.M. 351 north of U.S. 59.
Beeville, TX ParksVintage Farm Equipment Museum
Outside display of vintage farm equipment is displayed third week in March and for special events. The museum is on the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show grounds at 1000
Mercedes, TX MuseumsSouth Texas Museum
Small museum focuses on distinctive history and traditions of this South Texas region. Exhibits trace habitation from American Indian to 20
Alice, TX Museums