- TripBuzz found 52 things to do with kids in or near Mission, Texas, including 39 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like McAllen, Weslaco, Pharr and Edinburg.
- From Valley Bowl to Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, the Mission area offers 27 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
- A short drive from McAllen, Mission is known as the home of the 'ruby red grapefruit'. Celebrating its farming roots, each year the city hosts an annual citrus festival with a parade and other fun activities. And with lots of outdoor spaces, the city offers a number of public parks and hiking trails along with a butterfly center where visitors can see a variety of butterflies and birds.
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From the merchant: five traditional or boneless wings and a 28-oz. domestic draft beer
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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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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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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.
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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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Tom Landry Stadium is a high school sporting events facility that features bleachers on both sides of the field, a 400-meter track, and a multi-use field. The field is used for lacrosse, football, and soccer games.
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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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Known for its historical country and rock and roll performances, Border Theater hosts independent movie showings in its Western style cinema. The theater has its own big band group that plays every Thursday for free.