• McAllen is a moderately-sized city in the Rio Grande Valley, in the southernmost part of Texas.
  • McAllen has fine shopping, nightlife, museums, outdoor recreation areas, a science center, as well as many locales where birdwatchers can find endemic and migratory species.
  • The city focuses on promoting the work of local artists; art walks and galleries abound in the downtown historical district of McAllen.

1. Quinta Mazatlan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quinta Mazatlan | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© Quinta Mazatlan

2. International Museum of Art & Science ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

International Museum of Art & Science | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© International Museum of Art & Science

3. McAllen Nature Center

McAllen Nature Center | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© McAllen Nature Center

4. McAllen Heritage Center

McAllen Heritage Center | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© McAllen Heritage Center

5. McAllen Farmer's Market

McAllen Farmer's Market | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© McAllen Farmer's Market

6. Nuevo Santander Gallery

Nuevo Santander Gallery | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© Nuevo Santander Gallery

7. La Plaza Mall

La Plaza Mall | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© La Plaza Mall

8. Earth Born Market

Earth Born Market | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© Earth Born Market

9. McAllen's New Park and Spray Ground

McAllen's New Park and Spray Ground | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
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10. McAllen Art Walk

McAllen Art Walk | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
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11. Veteran's War Memorial

Veteran's War Memorial | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© Veteran's War Memorial

12. 17th Street Entertainment District

17th Street Entertainment District | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
© 17th Street Entertainment District

13. Trapped RGV Escape Rooms

Trapped RGV Escape Rooms | Things to Do in McAllen, Texas
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