Located within Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, site meant to educate the public about the unique wildlife within the region and promote environmental conservation. It'
Mission, TX Wildlife AreasOnly existing hand-operated ferry of its kind. Carries three cars and limited number of passengers at a time, and you can help pull. In 1975 ferry was recognized with state historical marker. Crosses Rio Grande from area of ebony trees (los ebanos). Fourteen miles west on U.S. 83; 3
Mission, TX Boating600-acre area set aside to preserve native flora and fauna of lower Rio Grande Valley. On banks of Rio Grande, park offers picnicking, rest rooms, bird-watching and nature study. New nature trails, boardwalks and a Hawk Preservation Tower. Located off U.S. 83, exit F.M. 2062
Mission, TX State ParksCreated to honor Mission native and legendary coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Landry, born and raised in Mission, led the Cowboys from rag-tag team in inaugural 1960 season to two Super Bowl titles and "America's Team" status. Mural depicts and spans his life, career and legend. Landry'
Mission, TX MuralsHidden away in Texas mesquite, La Lomita (Little Hill) Chapel was first built in 1865, an adobe overnight way station for Oblate padres who regularly traveled on horseback between Brownsville and Roma. Tiny (12 by 25 feet) structure, rebuilt of sandstone in 1889
Mission, TX Historic ChurchesKnown as the Queen of Missions, is both a State and National Historic Site. Founded 1720; church built between 1768-82. Entir...
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Alamo City Performing Arts Association is proud to present the 5th Annual Northside Arts Festival Saturday April 20, ...
More than 3,500 animals of 750 different species found in one of the premier zoos in North America. This AZA (American Zoo an...
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