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Review:
McAllen is a charming city near the southern tip of Texas, about 60 miles northeast of Brownsville.
The city’s International Museum of Art & Science features interactive exhibits, European paintings, and Picasso lithographs. To the south, visitors will find the Quinta Mazatlan – a Spanish Revival mansion that is surrounded by natural woodlands that are filled with migratory and endemic species of birds. There are a several green and scenic parks in McAllen, including Los Encinos Park, Springfest Park, and Fireman’s Park. The McAllen Nature Center, Nuevo Santadar Gallery, and La Plaza mall, are all worth a visit as well.
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