What to do in McAllen
McAllen ActivitiesWe'll expand on this article as we discover more things to do that are of interest. For now, we'll provide highlights on activities in McAllen Texas.
Birding in McAllen.
If you are a birdwatcher, the area around McAllen (within 50 miles) has many places to go to see birds that are South Texas specialties.
There is a birding center in Edingurgh, north of McAllen.
Follow highway 281 south and east of town to the very popular Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. At the refuge you can take a tram ride to
view birds, although the walking trails offer the best opportunities. Since the refuge borders the Rio Grande, there are wet areas - the mosquitoes can be bad - but ...
Posted : September 24, 2009 | 
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About McAllen Texas
McAllen Texas TravelMcAllen is in far south Texas. It is the largest city in Hidalgo County and it is the second largest city in the Rio Grande Valley. Brownsville is larger. It is very near the Rio Grande River which borders Mexico.
The town of McAllen started in the 1850's - it was started by a gentleman named John McAllen. The City of McAllen was incorporated in 1911. It has grown significantly from early days; it is estimated that the city has a population exceeding 130,000. The population is predominantly Hispanic or Latino with this demographic group being about 80% of the city's population.
McAllen is known for g...
Posted : September 23, 2009 | Comments : 0 | Travel to McAllen
Getting to McAllen By AirAir travel to McAllen is serviced by the McAllen-Miller International Airport (MFE). The address and phone number
is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd, McAllen, TX - (956) 681-1500. The airport is South of Highway 83 and the Plaza Mall,
west of S. 10th Street.
The air carriers serving McAllen Airport are American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Allegiant Air, and
Delta/Northwest Airlink .
Posted : September 23, 2009 | Comments : 0 | 
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