Things to do in Hidalgo
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is the headquarters of the World Birding Center, features a hawk tower, bird-feeding stations and observation blinds on 760 acres, allowing visitors ample bird-watching options as well as a glimpse of Mexico. Five miles of paved bicycle trails, six miles of nature trails and a tram ride also are available. Regular birding and interpretive tours also are offered. Call (956) 585-1107 for more information.
off US 83 exit FM 2062, Mission, TX 78572
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands offers various forms of wildlife viewing on its 40 acres. Winding trails and lagoonside platforms enable visitors to view native birds, butterflies and other flora and fauna in their natural habitat. The Interpretive Center features telescopes, floor-to-ceiling windows and interactive exhibits about wildlife. Call (956) 381-9922 for more information.
714 S. Raul Longoria Rd., Edinburg, TX 78540
Hidalgo Pumphouse
A 45-minute guided tour takes visitors through the restored 1909 pumphouse. The original steam pumps and other machinery used to irrigate 40,000 acres of the Rio Grande Valley around Hidalgo are preserved here. Also on the grounds is a wing of the World Birding Center, where visitors can explore nature trails that are inhabited by birds and butterflies. Call (956) 843-8686 for more information.
902 S. 2nd St., Hidalgo, TX 78557
International Museum of Art and Science
Galleries present changing exhibits of paintings, sculpture, photographs, graphics and crafts. RioScape Science Discovery Park is an interactive science playground with waterfalls, climbing walls and mazes. Call (956) 682-1564 for more information.
1900 Nolana Loop, Mcallen, TX 78504
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
This 2,088-acre refuge harbors birds found only in southern Texas, including the great kiskadee, alta mira oriole, hook-billed kite and green jay. Twelve miles of walking trails weave through the refuge, and an interpretive 90-minute tram ride is offered. Call (956) 784-7500 for more information.
US 281 & FM 907, Alamo, TX 78516
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