- The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near Mission, Texas, including 24 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
- From Bentsen State Park to AnZalduas Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mission and in nearby cities within 25 miles like McAllen, Weslaco, Edinburg and Pharr.
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Bentsen State Park is a natural park that supports activities including bird watching, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. The park also provides bike rentals as well as $3 binocular rentals.
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Situated next to the Mexican border, AnZalduas Park offers visitors panoramic views of the Rio Grande river. The park provides visitors with opportunities for birding, picnics, and other outdoor activities.
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Situated on 18.5 acres, Bannworth Park features a pond along with fields suitable for baseball, soccer and football. The park also offers a jogging trail, a children's playground, a pool, picnic tables and restroom facilities.
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2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, TX 78572
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Part of the World Birding Center, the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park has 358 species recorded on its premises. The two-story Hawk Observation Tower is the highlight of the park, and includes a 210-foot long wheelchair ramp.
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The National Butterfly Center has live animals and plants along various gardens and trails. The center has over 200 species of butterflies onsite, as well as a Visitor's Pavilion that was designed by the principle architect for Washington D.C.'s Holocaust Museum.
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People descend on the network of nine sites that make up the World Birding Center to spot Green Jays, Hook-billed Kites, Broad-winged Hawks, and Altamira and Audubon's Orioles. The birding center has viewing stations and towers, as well as interpretive centers and a variety of programs.
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Located near Mission, Texas, the City of La Joya is home to approximately 3300 people, spread out over around three square miles. The city features restaurants, shops, and a public library.
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Valley Bowl offers several bowling lanes and a sports bar and cafe on site. There is league play throughout the week and birthday parties can be arranged with an advance reservation.
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Featuring live Tejano music, Outta Town Dance Hall offers visitors a stage to watch local performers. The venue has a dance area below the stage, as well as a general admission standing area.
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Seeing a movie is a modern experience at Cinemark Tinseltown with new RealD 3D technology, submersive XD technology, high frame rate 3D, all stadium seating, physical impairment accommodations, and digital presentations.