This city is the seat of Hidalgo County and the western gateway to the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The city was first named Chapin for the townsite promoter and was renamed Edinburg in 1911. It is a center for vast vegetable and citrus culture.
Things to do in Edinburg
Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park
From Mission take US 83 and continue west 2.5-miles on Loop 374, then south 2.6-miles on FM 2062. Enter on Park Road 43.
Boca Chica State Park
Located in Boca Chica Subdelta of the Rio Grande River. Southeast of Cameron County and east of Brownsville.
Ebony Golf Course
300 West Palm Drive., Edinburg, TX
Edinburg Municipal Waterparks
This family fun center is a three-pool swimming facility featuring 125-foot figure-eight waterslides, water basketball, sand-pit volleyball, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Open each Saturday - Sunday from April - August. Located at 123 East Palm Drive and Fountain Water Park is located at 22nd and Kuhn Street. Call 956-381-5631 for more information.
Edinburg Visitor Information Center
This information center is housed in the renovated train depot, built in 1927. The center has information on attractions, accommodations, dining facilities and area events. Operated by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. The facility is located at 602 W. University. Open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm. Call 956-383-4972 for more information.
International Racetrack Association
Drag racing is held every other Saturday February - November. Located nine miles north on U.S. 281 adjacent to the Edinburg airport. Call 956-318-0355 for more information.
Museum of South Texas History
This museum was founded as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in 1967. Exhibits include the history of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico from prehistoric times up to 1900. All new permanent exhibits have been built in the $2.5 million New Wing, starting with a sea dinosaur and a 14-foot skeleton of a mammoth. Open Tuesday - Friday 9am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 1 - 5pm. Call 956-383-6911 for more information.
Palacios Real Country Club
Rural Route 18, Edinburg, TX
Sheriff's Posse Rodeo
At this rodeo, cowboys demonstrate calf roping, bull-riding and Quarter Horse racing every Saturday evening at rodeo arena. Located 2-miles south of Edinburg via US 281 and .5 miles west on Wisconsin Road.
Super Splash Adventure Water Park
1616 South Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX