It's just a bridge to most and not a very pretty one. Very ugly to be frank. Also, it's a headache…read moreand nerve wrecking for those crossing, no matter what direction you are going. I usually cross with no problems but I've done it thousands of times. For me these trips are always bitter sweet. I'm either leaving loved ones behind, getting a bit of freedom, experiencing something new or wishing the vacation never ends. You should once in your lifetime take a trip to Mexico even if it's just for street tacos. Who cares you don't know what kind of meat they are. They taste like chicken! Walk the bride, shop the stores on both sides. Just don't purchase merchandise in matamoros unless it's tequila. Do your shopping in Brownsville. They're comin' across the border by the thousands everyday Lookin' for a better life in the good ol' U.S.A. Well, everybody's talkin' about the aliens invadin' While I'm savin' every dime for a Mexican vacation Me, I'm headed your way, hasta luego Jose - Chris Young I'm in Mexico to close out 2017. I'll catch you Yelpers in 2018!

The "Old Morgue" of Fort Brown was built about 150 years ago. This lab was one of the first places…read moreyellow fever was studied via autopsy. It was here, Dr Gorgas discovered treatment and prevention of Yellow Fever. The tree in front of the morgue was said to be used to hang criminals before conveniently depositing the bodies at the morgue. An interesting side note: The Old Morgue building is infamous for being haunted and many reports of apparitions have accumulated over its history. Ghost hunters have been known for frequenting this building and have observed anomalies and carried out studies of oddities present around said building.

I have to rate this a 5 star for anyone coming into town because It's a one stop shop to find out…read morewhat there's to do year round in, not only in Brownsville, but the Rio Grande Valley! Even for myself, being a local, I was surprised to find some hidden jewels by visiting the Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau. With the Help of Felix Espinoza, one of the associates behind the desk... this man has a passion for his job, the kind of passion that's rare to find in today's quick paced world. He knows the in's and out's of the entire Rio Grande Valley better than anyone we've known. Whatever your likings, this gentleman has a destination for you to visit. You've already been there? Not a problem, he'll point you into the right direction and give you some spots that you didn't even know where there! This gentleman is a true ambassador of our beloved home and rich culture. With service this good I recommend even our locals to drop by and see what next adventure awaits you. In addition to those already awesome service, the staff is available to assist groups and planners with organizing meetings and conventions in Brownsville.

From the owner: The Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. staff is available to assist groups and planners…read morewith organizing meetings and conventions in Brownsville. We serve as a liaison resource between organizers and Brownsville's meeting services. We also have an information center at the Railroad Scalehouse, located at 1700 East 6th Street,

Fascinating history behind the battle, but not much to see here. Wide open space, but no visitor…read morecenter or activities. Just a pull in with bathrooms.

Great park to learn how such a beautiful real estate was once a brutal historical battleground…read more Great for picnics and jogs

We spent a week in south Padre We soon Got bored I found this place by accident. It was the BEST…read morepart of our vacation BEAUTIFUL and wild We set and looked at Mexico under a covered overlook that was So remote we were the only guests at that spot for a long time The Desk clerk Pablo Was Great in every way GO THERE!! you'll be amazed

THICK WITH THE REGIONS FLORA AND FAUNA! This place is simply jaw-dropping beautiful! I took the…read morefamily out to this phenomenal place for a day hike and we discovered a lot more than we thought we would! We were received right away by the all too friendly staff and volunteers at the Beautiful Historic Rabb Plantation House. It's such a marvel of how well this 1892 Plantation Home has been restored and preserved. Walking through those doors you truly step back into time. The location: right on the most Southern Point in all the country. Sabal Palm Sanctuary literally lies against the southernmost point of the US-Mexico Border, along the Rio Grande. It was established to preserve one of the last vestige of original Sabal Palm forest in the U.S. In this endeavor, over the years, it now showcases what the land of this sub-tropical area would look like as if untouched by the hands of man and left to mother natures own devices. The result is ASTOUNDING!!! This Sub-Tropical Forest now attracts... hundreds of bird species which makes this a not-to-be-missed destination. Sabal Palms Sanctuary is by far one of the country's premiere birding hot-spot with hundreds of species that migrate through this region every year. "The Sanctuary sits on a 527-acre tract of land on the Rio Grande in Brownsville, Texas and is one of the most uniquely biodiverse habitats in the country, containing one of the last vestige of original Sabal Palm forest in the U.S. The Sanctuary provides breeding habitat for many endangered or high-priority birds and is a critical source of shelter and food for migrating and wintering species." --SabalPalmSanctuary.org

I am absolutely impressed with this park in my hometown Brownsville, Texas! When it comes to the…read morevalley most things are a *shrug* and "ehh". Brownsville can definitely be proud of this park. Especially during the Holidays the Christmas Village was on point. They have everything here: Art Work Play grounds (several) Large Open GREEN space Pavilions Picnic tables with grills Fishing Museum within the park Zoo across the way Plentiful parking (not crowded like Houston) Mommy and kiddos enjoyed. That is a rarity!

Situated right across the Gladys Porter Zoo it is easily one of the most visited parks in…read moreBrownsville. Its hugged by a resaca one can fish out of, not to mention attracts plenty of local birds. The park is filled with plenty of designated grills, picnic areas, play pens, a children's museum, a play theater, a main pool, a small water park for tots, a large pavilion, a civic hall.

The original site of Fort Texas, later renamed Fort Brown in respect for Maj. Jacob Brown who died…read moredefending the fort. It is the third battle site of the battles that started at Palo Alto Battlefield. According to the historical marker... "An original breastwork section can be seen in the distance"?? Don't bother looking for it. Not even the folks at the old golf course that used to be on site knew exactly what the historical marker was referring to.