Guidebook for McAllen

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Guidebook for McAllen

Sightseeing

In this section you will find suggestions for getting to know the most popular sites in McAllen.
Archer Park is named after McAllen's first mayor is the City's oldest and is one of the remaining historic landmarks in the City. In the center of the park stands a gazebo which was originally dedicated as a bandstand in 1918. Archer Park plays hosts to many of the City's Special Events including Candlelight Posada and Shakespeare in the Park.
Archer Park
101 North Main Street
Archer Park is named after McAllen's first mayor is the City's oldest and is one of the remaining historic landmarks in the City. In the center of the park stands a gazebo which was originally dedicated as a bandstand in 1918. Archer Park plays hosts to many of the City's Special Events including Candlelight Posada and Shakespeare in the Park.
The museum features world-class art exhibits. Children can learn and play in the Discovery Pavilion and other spaces.
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International Museum of Art & Science
1900 W Nolana Ave
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The museum features world-class art exhibits. Children can learn and play in the Discovery Pavilion and other spaces.
The former library features performances and exhibitions by local artists. Watch artists creating in studios.
McAllen Creative Incubator
601 North Main Street
The former library features performances and exhibitions by local artists. Watch artists creating in studios.
This park has various plants and animals, plus an Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail.
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McAllen Nature Center - (McAllen Parks & Recreation)
4101 US-83 BUS
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This park has various plants and animals, plus an Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail.
This World Birding Center site has trails and bird habitat.
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Quinta Mazatlan
600 Sunset Dr
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This World Birding Center site has trails and bird habitat.
Trails include a wheelchair-accessible one. Nature tours and walks are available.
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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Santa Ana
3325 Green Jay
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Trails include a wheelchair-accessible one. Nature tours and walks are available.
Cine El Rey is a McAllen landmark. It is a lasting hub in the ever changing downtown entertainment district. With a "come on in" friendly atmosphere you can enjoy the bar and the weekly line up of bands and movies shown there.
Cine El Rey
311 S 17th St
Cine El Rey is a McAllen landmark. It is a lasting hub in the ever changing downtown entertainment district. With a "come on in" friendly atmosphere you can enjoy the bar and the weekly line up of bands and movies shown there.

Food scene

It's a full on Italian Kitchen serving up over 50 various Entrees and Apps to keep you coming back for more. Dog Friendly.
Mama's Pizzeria
401 N 10th St
It's a full on Italian Kitchen serving up over 50 various Entrees and Apps to keep you coming back for more. Dog Friendly.
A hidden gem with excellent raw materials. Really nice food, great salad and a fine selection of wines. Great atmosphere, really nice decor with typical european touch.
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Birdie Bistro
301 N Main St
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A hidden gem with excellent raw materials. Really nice food, great salad and a fine selection of wines. Great atmosphere, really nice decor with typical european touch.
It has an exciting menu, great milkshakes, and a bright and vibrant environment.
PHILLY 77
1123 US-83 BUS
It has an exciting menu, great milkshakes, and a bright and vibrant environment.
The place is very nice, easy access to the other places like shopping malls and other business establishments. The food is authentic with superb taste!!!
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Republic of the Rio Grande
1411 S 10th St
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The place is very nice, easy access to the other places like shopping malls and other business establishments. The food is authentic with superb taste!!!

Entertainment

Main Event Entertainment - Pharr the most FUN you can have under one roof. Main Event is THE dining and entertainment destination that offers more ways to have family FUN than you can pack into one visit!
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Main Event Pharr
500 N Jackson Rd
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Main Event Entertainment - Pharr the most FUN you can have under one roof. Main Event is THE dining and entertainment destination that offers more ways to have family FUN than you can pack into one visit!
Spacious lobby, variety of concessions, great comfortable seats in this nice theater. Helpful workers, clean restrooms. New release movies.
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Cinemark Pharr Town Center and XD
600 N Jackson Rd
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Spacious lobby, variety of concessions, great comfortable seats in this nice theater. Helpful workers, clean restrooms. New release movies.
La Plaza Mall is the premier shopping destination in the Rio Grande Valley and features over 1,200,000 square feet of upscale and mainstream retail space with retailers that include BCBGMAXAZRIA, Marciano, Michael Kors and Pandora, as well as more traditional retailers like Express, American Eagle Outfitters, Victoria’s Secret and Aéropostale. La Plaza Mall completed the expansion and renovation of its new food court, La Plaza Cafes. Eateries include Zushi, Green Leafs Beyond Great, Charley’s Subs and more. Conveniently situated at the intersection of 10th Street and Expressway 83, just 5 miles from the U.S. – Mexico border, La Plaza Mall is home to over 150 specialty retailers.
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La Plaza Mall
2200 S 10th St
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La Plaza Mall is the premier shopping destination in the Rio Grande Valley and features over 1,200,000 square feet of upscale and mainstream retail space with retailers that include BCBGMAXAZRIA, Marciano, Michael Kors and Pandora, as well as more traditional retailers like Express, American Eagle Outfitters, Victoria’s Secret and Aéropostale. La Plaza Mall completed the expansion and renovation of its new food court, La Plaza Cafes. Eateries include Zushi, Green Leafs Beyond Great, Charley’s Subs and more. Conveniently situated at the intersection of 10th Street and Expressway 83, just 5 miles from the U.S. – Mexico border, La Plaza Mall is home to over 150 specialty retailers.

Essentials

"Unfortunately, we haven’t put in a washer and dryer at this listing yet, but guests can do their laundry at a local laundromat less than 5 minutes away. They are clean and offer reading selection. 104 N 12th St, McAllen, TX 78501
T-Mat Laundromat
"Unfortunately, we haven’t put in a washer and dryer at this listing yet, but guests can do their laundry at a local laundromat less than 5 minutes away. They are clean and offer reading selection. 104 N 12th St, McAllen, TX 78501