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Wildlife & nature
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Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
Tours & day trips
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Bay Fishing South Padre Island
Cruises & boat tours
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Banana Boat South Padre Island
What to do in Brownsville
Popular places to visit
Boca Chica State Park
Explore the great outdoors at Boca Chica State Park, a lovely green space in Brownsville. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Gladys Porter Zoo
Meet the animals who call Gladys Porter Zoo home during your trip to Brownsville. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.
Sunrise Mall
During your trip to Brownsville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sunrise Mall. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Port of Brownsville
Explore the waterfront in Brownsville with a trip to Port of Brownsville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
University of Texas at Brownsville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Texas at Brownsville during your travels in Brownsville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
SpaceX Starbase Launch Site
Enjoy an outing to SpaceX Starbase Launch Site during your stay in Brownsville. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Valley Regional Medical Center
If Valley Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Brownsville.
Valley Baptist Medical Center
If Valley Baptist Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Brownsville.
Historic Brownsville Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Historic Brownsville Museum in Brownsville. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Areas of Brownsville
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Mitte Cultural District
While visiting Mitte Cultural District, you might make a stop by sights like Gladys Porter Zoo and Historic Brownsville Museum.