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Mission, Texas

Upcoming Events in Mission Texas


January

11 - 13 Texas Citrus Fiesta - Come enjoy all these great events and more!

Royal Coronation of King Citrus & Queen Citriana
Parade of Oranges
Fun Fair Events
Vaquero Cook-Off
Parade Concessions
Citrus YOuth Show Exhibit
Fun Run
Carnival

Ph: 956-585-2727 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: receptionist@missionchamber.com
Web: www.texascitrusfiesta.net

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Los Ebanos Ferry

Only 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 Boating

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

600-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 Parks

La Lomita Chapel

Hidden 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 Churches

Anzalduas Park

Hidalgo County park at Anzalduas Dam on the Rio Grande. Rest rooms, covered bird-observation pier, pavilion, boat dock, and paved roads. Picnicking in shady wooded area;

Mission, TX Parks

Shary-Shivers Estate

Was home of John H. Shary, known as father of Texas citrus industry, first to grow fruit commercially. Later the home became the valley residence for Governor and Mrs. Allan Shivers. Across from house is Shary Memorial Chapel and park, maintained as memorial to Shary;

Mission, TX Historic Homes

Things to do near Mission, TX

International Museum of Art & Sciences

The city's 'edutainment center' for collections featuring Mexican folk art, colorful masks, and costumes in Ethnography Galle...

Tom Landry Mural

Created to honor Mission native and legendary coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Landry, born and raised in Mission, led the Cowboy...

Silverhorn Golf Club Of Texas

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Quarry Golf Club, The

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 30 days...