Going to the top of the lighthouse was a cool experience. If you have trouble with stairs and…read moreladders, I don't recommend this for you. The stairs are winding and small. The ladders are very narrow and steep. I had to put my feet sideways. The view at the top is really nice. It's worth the few dollars to pay. My friends and I wore sandals. Tennie shoes would be safer though. The lighthouse is right before you cross over the bridge to get to South Padre Island. It's small, but you can't miss it.

Tight quarters inside. The top is closed off. Good view once on level just below top but wanted to…read morego to top and should only permit one group in at a time -- not worth the $5 per person fee to climb it

We spent a week in south Padre We soon Got bored I found this place by accident. It was the BEST…read morepart of our vacation BEAUTIFUL and wild We set and looked at Mexico under a covered overlook that was So remote we were the only guests at that spot for a long time The Desk clerk Pablo Was Great in every way GO THERE!! you'll be amazed

THICK WITH THE REGIONS FLORA AND FAUNA! This place is simply jaw-dropping beautiful! I took the…read morefamily out to this phenomenal place for a day hike and we discovered a lot more than we thought we would! We were received right away by the all too friendly staff and volunteers at the Beautiful Historic Rabb Plantation House. It's such a marvel of how well this 1892 Plantation Home has been restored and preserved. Walking through those doors you truly step back into time. The location: right on the most Southern Point in all the country. Sabal Palm Sanctuary literally lies against the southernmost point of the US-Mexico Border, along the Rio Grande. It was established to preserve one of the last vestige of original Sabal Palm forest in the U.S. In this endeavor, over the years, it now showcases what the land of this sub-tropical area would look like as if untouched by the hands of man and left to mother natures own devices. The result is ASTOUNDING!!! This Sub-Tropical Forest now attracts... hundreds of bird species which makes this a not-to-be-missed destination. Sabal Palms Sanctuary is by far one of the country's premiere birding hot-spot with hundreds of species that migrate through this region every year. "The Sanctuary sits on a 527-acre tract of land on the Rio Grande in Brownsville, Texas and is one of the most uniquely biodiverse habitats in the country, containing one of the last vestige of original Sabal Palm forest in the U.S. The Sanctuary provides breeding habitat for many endangered or high-priority birds and is a critical source of shelter and food for migrating and wintering species." --SabalPalmSanctuary.org

A small National Park. Excellent movie and informative…read morevisitor center. Walking tour of a small section of the battlefield. No interactive displays to keep children's interest. Closes at 4:30

Nice facility and trails. Visitor center has lots of displays and a volunteer who is knowledgeable…read morein the stories behind the site. Well stocked gift shop and stamping station with a movie to see. Check for lizard crossing, (they are very cute) and check out the cacti. Fascinating info on the battle fought here.

It has a lot of steps to walk about and all. The view from the top is phenomenal. You can see all…read moreof port Isabel.

This is a state historic site with a stunning view. I learned that this lighthouse guided ships…read moreinto the harbor and the Rio Grande. It was even used as a lookout during the American Civil War by Confederate and Union forces. You can go inside the lighthouse but you need to pay per person. They have restrooms that are mostly clean and a visitor center.

Beautiful location for photo shoots with a lot of great backgrounds people who work there are very…read morenice and helpful

The Hidalgo Pump House Heritage and Discovery Center is a great addition to this small town. This…read morelocation is being changed, remodeled, and repurposed to become more of a tourist attraction, but being kept with antique architecture that gives it a quaint but welcoming look. The pump house itself has a private parking lot and you can park for free. It's also free to walk around the outside of the pump house which provide many picture opportunities. However, if you are seeking this place out for event pictures (like a wedding photoshoot) then you do need to go to the front desk and ask for permission. I don't know, but I would imagine there might be some sort of fee involved. Though not quite a botanical garden, there are plenty of flora to look at, take pictures of, and enjoy. I have seen some pedal boats and kayaks in the river, but I have yet to see the business actually running, but I usually go after closing hours when walking as part of my exercise route. There is a small gazeebo that ends up at the river and other interesting paths to follow. A juxtaposition can be found once you bump into an actual fence that divides the US side of the river to Mexico's side of the river. This is a great place to propose to someone. They have an outdoor auditorium in which they will show free movies for children. Since you can access this location after hours, proposing to someone here makes it a beautiful reminder for your partner. Once you are done enjoying the sights, walking outside the pump house now offers the opportunity to frequent some of the local businesses that are growing around the area. There is a place really close by called Tikis which sells Mexican snacks, a tea house that has some sandwhiches and other meals, and a block further down is a crêperie called Creparis. Most of these businesses, though, close by 9:00 PM so plan ahead if you want to visit those locations. Also, since they are local emerging businesses and not chain restaurants, some don't offer the choice of paying with a credit card. I suggest you take at least 20 dollars cash with you. Over all, your night will be memorable and more so if you come during the Christmas time where they decorate entire blocks leading to this location. Enjoy.

This memorial is very well done! I had no idea it was here in McAllen, Texas until I saw it on…read moreyelp! Each of the Armed Forces is well represented here. There is plenty of free parking. Stop by and check it out.

What a treasure, the size and breadth of this memorial will amaze you. The construction is still…read morenot fully completed but I've never seen such monuments outside of D.C. I was lucky to have a veteran on site during my visit, willing to answer my questions and provide background story about construction phases of this memorial.

Great history within but more interesting is the history of medicine and the archaic tools doctors…read moreused for medical practices. Definitely a different world in a different time. The Muslim also seems to host touring exhibitions.

I just found this art museum by chance. They don't seem to have a permanent collection of art but…read morethey do have these three really cool old houses that are furnished and you can walk around in, definitely worth the trip over. The admission is totally free they do except donations. Currently they have an exhibit of quilts from The national quilt Museum. It seems that they are quilts that were put into a contest and it's all of the finalists and the winners. They're beautiful works of art and you should check them out. This little museum is very quaint, everyone's very friendly and I highly recommend it.

The "Old Morgue" of Fort Brown was built about 150 years ago. This lab was one of the first places…read moreyellow fever was studied via autopsy. It was here, Dr Gorgas discovered treatment and prevention of Yellow Fever. The tree in front of the morgue was said to be used to hang criminals before conveniently depositing the bodies at the morgue. An interesting side note: The Old Morgue building is infamous for being haunted and many reports of apparitions have accumulated over its history. Ghost hunters have been known for frequenting this building and have observed anomalies and carried out studies of oddities present around said building.

A must see for historians! The most beautiful peaceful cemetery to visit. A Louisiana feel and…read morelook. Lots to learn, educates you on the founders of the city of Brownsville. Old and breathtaking I felt comfortable. My grandparents are buried in this cemetery I was visiting them and happened upon the history of many people a delightful surprise.

For a cemetery, I give this one a 4 star. There is ALLOT of history in here! One of the oldest, if…read morenot THE oldest cemetery in town. I have a thing for cemetries, bridges and open nature... and one of my favorite of local cemeteries in town is Brownsville's Old City Cemetery. It has a slight new Orleans cemetery style feel to it all with the above ground tombs. Not to mention it is loaded with Pokestops, lol.