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Brownsville Cultural Attractions, Events, & Facilities, Texas
There is always an event or attraction to see in Brownsville. The facilities that Brownsville has to offer as well as cultural shows and events, makes a visit to Brownsville an enriching experience. Brownsville has such a lot to offer!
Brownsville City - Brownsville South Padre Island International Airpor, CAF Museum
1001 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 541-8585
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| Museum featuring memorabilia, equipment, uniforms, video presentation, and artifacts display from World War II. Flying museum includes numerous fully-operational vintage aircraft from World War II and the Korean Conflict. Gift shop and Crew Member Lounge open to the public. Popular CAF Air Fiesta held in March. Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport. Admission fee. (from traveltex.com) |
Brownsville Heritage Resource Center
1335 East Washington Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 541-5560
| Residence was built in 1850 for Charles Stillman, founder of Brownsville. The Brownsville Heritage Museum has a collection of pictures of the beginnings of Brownsville from the Spanish arrival to modern times. Also, research can be done at the Heritage Resource Center for persons interested in the local history of the lower Rio Grande Valley. Admission fee. (from traveltex.com) |
Brownsville Heritage Trail
Brownsville
| "A Brownsville Heritage Trail map, available at the Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau, will guide visitors to a collection of turn-of-the-century homes and businesses located in the historic downtown area. The original 3,000-acre townsite, now downtown Brownsville, boasts historical structures and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral dating back to 1849. Buildings are marked with Heritage Trail Markers." (from traveltex.com) |
Brownsville Historical Museum
641 East Madison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-1313
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| Housed in restored 1928 Southern Pacific depot, building's architecture is well-known for its Spanish Colonial Revivalist style. Exhibits include local military history, arrival of French-teaching nuns, and displays of agricultural and ranching tools. Also, exhibit features artifacts and photographs from battles fought during Mexican-American War. Admission fee. (from traveltex.com) |
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
230 Neale Drive, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-0941
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| Museum features a permanent collection including works by Chagall, Daumier, Samuelson, Whistler and local artists. Housed next door to the historic Neale House built in 1834, and said to be the oldest frame house in the city. Moved to present location in 1950. William Neale served two terms as mayor in the 1800s. Local artists are often seen painting inside the complex. (from traveltex.com) |
Brownsville Public Safety Museum
600 East Jackson Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 541-1167
Brownsville Visitor Information Center
Brownsville
(956) 546-3721
| Beside U.S. 77/83 (F.M. 802 exit) in north Brownsville. Detailed visitor information, maps and tourist literature about local attractions and Matamoros, Mexico, just across the Rio Grande. Birding, fishing, and Brownsville Heritage Trail guides sold here. (from traveltex.com) |
Cameron County - Law Library
974 East Harrison Street Ofc, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 544-0824
Confederate Air Force-Rgv Wing
955 South Minnesota Avenue, Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-8585
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| Museum featuring memorabilia, equipment, uniforms, video presentation, and artifacts display from World War II. Flying museum includes numerous fully-operational vintage aircraft from World War II and the Korean Conflict. Gift shop and Crew Member Lounge open to the public. Popular CAF Air Fiesta held in March. Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport. Admission fee. (from traveltex.com) |
Costumes of the Americas Museum
5 Dean Porter Park, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-6890
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| Museum features rotating displays of native costumes of the Americas, educational information on historical and cultural points of interest in the Western Hemisphere, research center for costumes, visiting exhibits from other museums, and displays of museum quality costumes more than 100 years old. Admission Fee. (from traveltex.com) |
Fort Brown/University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College
Brownsville
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| "Established 1846, fort housed troops during Mexican-American War, defended border; changed hands during Civil War. Noted for work of William C. Gorgas, later U.S. Army Surgeon General, whose studies led to eventual control of yellow fever. First developed into large military reservation and was an active post until the end of World War II. Original hospital now administration building of Texas Southmost College. " (from traveltex.com) |
Los Ebanos Nature Preserve
Brownsville
(800) 418-3543
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| View birds and butterflies along trails throughout the Russell Plantation, including gardens and a lake in an 82-acre preserve. Located at junction of Texas 100 and U.S. 77/83 between Browns-ville and San Benito. Admission fee. (from traveltex.com) |
Matamoros, Mexico
Brownsville
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| Just across Rio Grande from Brownsville is a beautiful glimpse into Mexico. This border city provides visitors with a rich mexican history featuring museums, festivals, gift shops, shopping markets and restaurants. Historic downtown has heritage sites such as the Cathedral, built in 1700s, and Plaza Hidalgo, built in 1826 and named for Miguel Hidalgo, who initiated Mexico's independence from Spain. Casa Mata Museum was completed in the 1830 and (from traveltex.com) |
Palmito Ranch Battlefield
Brownsville
| On May 12, 1865, Union and Confederate troops clashed on the northern banks of the Rio Grande River, east of Brownsville, in the last land battle of the Civil War. Troops had not heard of Lee's surrender at Appomattox a month earlier, and Confederate troops were victorious after a two-day battle. A historical marker is 12 miles east on Texas 4. (from traveltex.com) |
Petrina Carlotta Museum
1452 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-1713
South Padre Island
Brownsville
| Some 22 miles northeast of Brownsville, access to island is from Port Isabel by the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway across Laguna Madre. See SOUTH PADRE ISLAND. (from traveltex.com) |
United States Government - Courts, Court Law Library
600 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-2509
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