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McAllen

Country:
United States
State:
Texas
City:
McAllen
Type of Location:
Multiple
About Location

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Places to Visit
How to Reach

By plane
McAllen-Miller International Airport It is serviced by these airlines:
American Airlines,  (Nonstop service to Dallas)
Continental Airlines,  (Nonstop service to Houston)
Allegiant Air,  (Nonstop service to Las Vegas, NV; Orlando, FL and Los Angeles, CA)
Delta Connection,. (Nonstop service to Memphis, TN).
Valley International Airport located in Harlingen, TX is about a 45 minute drive east of McAllen. This airport is serviced by Continental, Southwest, and Sun Country. Offers regular direct flights to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Offers seasonal direct flights to Minneapolis, MN.

By train
There is no passenger rail service to McAllen. However, you can take Amtrak to San Antonio and connect via bus to McAllen.

By bus
The bus station is located at 1500 West Highway 83 in downtown McAllen. It is serviced by Greyhound which connects McAllen to cities throughout the United States. Additionally, there are several Mexican bus companies which connect McAllen to cities throughout Mexico. These carriers also create many times and opportunities to go by bus to Houston or other cities in the USA as well. In many cases, these companies cover the southeastern USA with their schedules.

By car
US 83 runs east and west connecting McAllen to Brownsville and Laredo.
US 281 runs north to I-37, which connects McAllen to Corpus Christi and San Antonio.
McAllen - Hidalgo - Reynosa International Bridge is located in nearby Hidalgo, TX connects McAllen to Reynosa, Mexico.
MX 40 goes frim Mazatlan, Durrango, Torreon, Saltillo, Monterrey to Reynosa and McAllen
MX 97 connect to the 97 from the 180 leaving Victoria Mexico (or arriving from Tampico: enter the McAllen area from Reynosa,
 

Key places to visit
Klement's Grove, Los Ebanos Ferry, McAllen Convention Center, Quinta Mazatlan, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

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Places to Visit

Klement's Grove, a citrus grove and country store located at 4508 N Taylor Rd. You can buy a wide range of citrus fruits or pick your own in their grove. You can also buy their homemade citrus juices, dressings, sauces, and more.

Los Ebanos Ferry, a hand-operated ferry that connects Los Ebanos, TX with Gustavo Diaz Ordaz, Mexico in nearby Los Ebanos, TX. The only ferry that connects USA and Mexico across the Rio Grande River.

McAllen Convention Center. a large convention facility that hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year at 700 Convention Center Boulevard on the corner of S Ware and W Expressway 83. The convention center is surrounded by a variety of shops and restaurants.

Quinta Mazatlan, a beautiful country estate located close to the airport at 600 Sunset Avenue. Visitors can tour the home and the 15 acres of land that surround it. The property is full of plantlife native to South Texas. This is also a great location for bird watchers.  

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in nearby Alamo, TX. This is a 2,088 acre wildlife refuge along the banks of the Rio Grande River. It is home to plant and animal life native to South Texas. Another great location for bird watchers.

Right Time to Visit

January - March
October - December

Temperature

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