- Our list of the best things to do in Mission, Texas, features the top 57 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mission, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Mission, TX , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including McAllen, Weslaco, Pharr and Edinburg
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From the merchant: Take an art workshop in ceramics, painting, embroidery, and everything in between! Taught by local artists & craftsmen.
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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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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.
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EL Dorado Acres R V Park is an RV park that features a laundry room, showers, an exercise rom, concrete sidewalks, and lawns. The park also provides electricity, water, and sewage services.
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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.