A Day in McAllen, Texas
MCALLEN, TEXAS
Exploring a new region in TEXAS —have you been to the Rio Grand Valley area? First stop, McAllen! Art, culture, nature and so much more. #TexasToDo #LetsTexas#VisitMcAllen #ExploreMcAllen
Irrigation Pipe Public Art
You know, a lot of cities have mural art on walls, but this was a surprise—in McAllen, there is public art painted on 200+ irrigation pipes around city. 🎨 It’s a nod to the area’s agricultural history, a collaboration with the community and a welcome splash of color. @keepmcallenbeautiful
Quinta Mazatlan
A must-see in this part of the world is Quinta Mazatlán, a World Birding Center 🐦! It’s an urban oasis where you can tour a historic home 🏠 and enjoy beautiful gardens and forest trails 🌳. Among many rare birds that pass through, I got to meet a local, the plain chachalaca which is almost as fun to watch as it is to say the name. @quintamazatlan
Eating in McAllen
I was surprised by our international foodie stops in McAllen. 🍽️ The new A Todo Mar had an impressive display of fresh seafood from around the world, a festive michelada cart and lots of delicious nibbles. The large screens playing underwater scenes gave this space such a stylish vibe. @atodomar_
Sunset at Toloa Rooftop in North McAllen for a drink 🍹 and modern Mexican food was also a hit, with open-air and indoor seating, a bar area and inviting community table. @toloarooftop
International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
Families will enjoy a visit to the International Museum of Art & Science. Cool to see how NOAA and NASA project info and cool visuals onto a spherical canvas (called Science on a Sphere). See paintings from Spanish America, a rotating gallery space, and enjoy some hands on time at El Studio to have a play with physics. @imasmuseum
Where to Stay in McAllen
I enjoyed my stay at the legendary Casa de Palmas Hotel in McAllen’s Art District, just 10 minutes from the McAllen airport. Its’ beautiful Spanish architecture and modern conveniences were inviting, I need to come back for some pool time! @casadepalmashotel
More to come on this Texas adventure! 👊
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