- TripBuzz found 52 things to do with kids in or near McAllen, Texas, including 40 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mission, Weslaco, Pharr and Edinburg.
- From Xtreme Lazer Tag to The Zone Action Park, the McAllen area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Family Fun Center, Laser Tag and Movie Theaters.
- Located in the Rio Grande Valley at the southern tip of Texas, McAllen is a prominent city of over 140,000 people. McAllen is across the border from Reynosa and has had a rich history in trade with Mexico to the south. McAllen is home to Palm View Golf Course, the World Birding Center, and a number of public park spaces.
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At this 40,000 sq. ft. complex, jumpers bounce to their heart’s content in a trampoline arena complete with a foam pit
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Xtreme Lazer Tag is an arcade and laser tag center. Attractions include a full size laser tag arena, air soft, various arcade games, booming music and laser lights, and an in-house restaurant.
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The Zone Action Park has one of the highest rated miniature golf courses in the state. It also has go-karts, water bumper boats, batting cages, and a video game arcade.
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The McAllen Public Library has three different locations. In addition to the books, CDs, DVDs, and other material that can be borrowed, the library has a bookstore and a cafe.
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The McAllen Heritage Center is a museum dedicated to local history and culture that also offers special educational programs and events. Tours are available when requests are made in advance, and they have a gift shop.
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Offering a way to get active and cool down, McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground features a playground with more than 600 water jets. The park also offers sand volleyball, skateboard area, half basketball court, athletic fields and picnic areas.
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Locally grown, natural, fresh produce is available at Earth Born Market. Organic and sustainable farming is the mission of this speciality farmer's market. Most of the produce is 100% USDA certified organic.
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Cinemark Hollywood USA is a movie theater owned by Cinemark Holdings, Inc.of Plano, Texas. The movie theater shows recent films, has a concession stand, and the theater is usually kept clean.
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Fireman's Park features a sand volleyball court and a playground area for children to enjoy during their visit. Groups who wish to take advantage of the site's barbeque pavilion, indoor grill, restrooms, and refrigerator can rent the facilities.
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In the historic Adobe mansion at Quinta Mazatlan, volunteers and staff teach classes on helping injured birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, and native plant. The facility also has eight themed gardens including a forest sculpture trail, wooded meadow, thornforest, cactus garden, tropical garden, ruby pond, butter…
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A historic movie theater that shows primarily independent films, many of which are made by local and regional filmmakers, Cine El Rey also hosts a wide variety of live entertainment, including music, comedy, and drama.