Guidebook for Brownsville
Sightseeing
This is some of the only old growth palms that we have in the area. It is what the Spanish explorers first saw and why they called the area Resaca de las Palmas.
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Sabal Palm Sanctuary
8435 Sabal Palm Grove RdThis is some of the only old growth palms that we have in the area. It is what the Spanish explorers first saw and why they called the area Resaca de las Palmas.
This is neat little subdivision, a place to eat and play golf. The homes are mostly 60s era construction so it's a walk back in time. Try the chalupas or the salad bar/buffet.
Valley International Country Club
301 McFadden DrThis is neat little subdivision, a place to eat and play golf. The homes are mostly 60s era construction so it's a walk back in time. Try the chalupas or the salad bar/buffet.
Brownsville man in 1960s Dearl Adams brought Kemp's Ridley eggs to SPI. This organization was formed as "The Turtle Lady" took up the cause. Turtles nest both at SPI & at Boca Chica beach.
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdBrownsville man in 1960s Dearl Adams brought Kemp's Ridley eggs to SPI. This organization was formed as "The Turtle Lady" took up the cause. Turtles nest both at SPI & at Boca Chica beach.
SPI Dolphin Research & Sea Life Center. Sign up for a Dolphin Tour w/Scarlett Colley 956-299-1957. She is a Dolphinwhisperer, see the dolphins up close and personal!
http://spinaturecenter.com/
110 N Garcia St
110 North Garcia StreetSPI Dolphin Research & Sea Life Center. Sign up for a Dolphin Tour w/Scarlett Colley 956-299-1957. She is a Dolphinwhisperer, see the dolphins up close and personal!
http://spinaturecenter.com/
Food Scene
Nice people and great food! Huge variety, good prices and several locations. I have never had a bad meal there and the flour tortillas are to die for. Most meals come with a tiny dessert, save room!
Emilia's
605 W Elizabeth StNice people and great food! Huge variety, good prices and several locations. I have never had a bad meal there and the flour tortillas are to die for. Most meals come with a tiny dessert, save room!
Good food, great service and you get to eat in a restaurant that is right on a pier. Eat inside or out. Casual and friendly. Our last waiter was so funny I told him he ought to be doing stand up!
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Pier 19
1 Padre BlvdGood food, great service and you get to eat in a restaurant that is right on a pier. Eat inside or out. Casual and friendly. Our last waiter was so funny I told him he ought to be doing stand up!
For a casual yet upscale dining experience, that is off the beaten path, this is a great place to go. Good food, great service and a lovely spot overlooking the resaca.
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Madeira
805 Media Luna RdFor a casual yet upscale dining experience, that is off the beaten path, this is a great place to go. Good food, great service and a lovely spot overlooking the resaca.
A place locals love! Blackbeard's has been around forever (since 1978) & started as tiny hamburger joint now it's a huge place with all kinds of seafood dishes, great chicken fried steak or chicken.
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Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnA place locals love! Blackbeard's has been around forever (since 1978) & started as tiny hamburger joint now it's a huge place with all kinds of seafood dishes, great chicken fried steak or chicken.
One of those cool "must see" places in downtown Brownsville! A hamburger joint that is just the distance between two buildings with old school basic hamburgers, tiny & tasty. Check them out on Yelp!
Rutledge Hamburgers
1126 East Washington StreetOne of those cool "must see" places in downtown Brownsville! A hamburger joint that is just the distance between two buildings with old school basic hamburgers, tiny & tasty. Check them out on Yelp!
Everything Else
This is a wonderful zoo and for a small town, quite extraordinary. Very diverse assortment of birds and other wildlife in a great setting. A must see!
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Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold StThis is a wonderful zoo and for a small town, quite extraordinary. Very diverse assortment of birds and other wildlife in a great setting. A must see!
This is a great place! The owner, Larry Massey, and his staff are knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Give you the shirt off their backs kind of people!
You can learn how to shoot, or if you are experienced you can try out different types of guns. And if you aren't into guns and just along for the ride it's a beautiful spot! It is on 5 acre island, bordered by a resaca in the front and the Rio Grande in the back. Check it out! And please tell Larry I sent you.
Massey's Gun Shop and Range
35558 Massey WayThis is a great place! The owner, Larry Massey, and his staff are knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Give you the shirt off their backs kind of people!
You can learn how to shoot, or if you are experienced you can try out different types of guns. And if you aren't into guns and just along for the ride it's a beautiful spot! It is on 5 acre island, bordered by a resaca in the front and the Rio Grande in the back. Check it out! And please tell Larry I sent you.
Interesting array of household items, building and remodeling supplies, clothing and appliances. Prices are good and there is always a sale. Best of all, it's all for a good cause!
Habitat ReStore
507 N 1st StInteresting array of household items, building and remodeling supplies, clothing and appliances. Prices are good and there is always a sale. Best of all, it's all for a good cause!
Essentials
Good prices, fresh & interesting produce, convenient location right off Hwy 77. If you are going south on 77 take the Old Alice Road exit and turn left under the freeway and then turn right.
El Globo Supermarket
814 US-83Good prices, fresh & interesting produce, convenient location right off Hwy 77. If you are going south on 77 take the Old Alice Road exit and turn left under the freeway and then turn right.
This is a chain grocery but it is small, inexpensive and handy to just run in and grab a few items if you are near downtown.
La Michoacana Meat Market
902 W Harrison AveThis is a chain grocery but it is small, inexpensive and handy to just run in and grab a few items if you are near downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food in a great location. Open air restaurant/bar with both covered seating and a deck right on the water. You can't go wrong with any of the shrimp entrees! Live music on most nights.
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Palm Street Pier
204 Palm StGood food in a great location. Open air restaurant/bar with both covered seating and a deck right on the water. You can't go wrong with any of the shrimp entrees! Live music on most nights.
Neighborhoods
Take Palm Boulevard on your way to downtown Brownsville. It's a beautiful palm tree lined street with a diverse array of old and historic homes.
Palm Boulevard
Palm BoulevardTake Palm Boulevard on your way to downtown Brownsville. It's a beautiful palm tree lined street with a diverse array of old and historic homes.