- Our list of the best things to do in South Padre Island, Texas, features the top 57 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- South Padre Island, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Water Activities, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of South Padre Island, TX , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Brownsville
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500 East Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
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As a community theater, the Camille Lightner Playhouse produces Broadway shows performed primarily by local talent. The playhouse has been entertaining the local community for over 50 years and also provides theater education for local youth.
24.5 Miles
There are 26 acres of tropical plants and roughly 1,600 animals that make up the Gladys Porter Zoo. One of the major principles of the zoo is to develop successful breeding programs for endangered wildlife species.
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19 votes
660 E. Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX 78520
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An idea born from a groups passion for art during the Great Depression, Brownsville Museum of Fine Art was founded to give visitors a place to appreciate art and history. The museum is a 17,000 square foot space that houses fine art painting, drawings, and sculptures of cultural significance.
24.5 Miles
Located along the water, Dean Porter Park is situated on 25 acres and features a children's museum, a playhouse theater and a swimming pool. The park provides children's playgrounds, a walking trail, open grass fields and picnic facilities.
25.0 Miles
The Historic Brownsville Museum is located within the former Southern Pacific Railroad Depot building. The museum is dedicated to the providing exhibits and information related to the history of Brownsville.
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Originally built in 1850, the Stillman House Museum was once home to Mexican consul Manuel Trevino de los Santos Coy and became a museum in 1960. The museum features original windows, doors and shutters and includes books and artifacts.
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Oliveira Park is an outdoor park open to the public. Oliveira offers a skate park and a play area for children with special needs. Patrons can also sit and observe birds as previous bird watchers have sighted various colored parrots.
25.2 Miles
El Hueso De Fraile is a family owned coffee house offering several coffee and tea varieties. The owners are musicians and often put on musical performances and invite other local musicians to showcase their talent.
25.9 Miles
Wet Mountains is a small mountain range located in southern Colorado and is named so for the amount of snowfall it receives during winters. The range has multiple peaks, the highest of which is the Greenhorn.
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1000 New Carmen Avenue, Brownsville, TX 78520
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TX State Of Parks & Wildlife is a state agency that oversees the state parks system as well as wildlife preserves and hunting and fishing activities. The agency sponsors a variety of events each year.