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Hidalgo County Historical Museum-Excellent interpretation of the
Hispanic-accented area's colorful history; includes pioneer ranch and home
items, clothing, early documents, and photos. Housed in restored county
jail. Open Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m.
121 E. McIntyre St. Admission.
International Racetrack Association-Drag racing every other Sat. Feb. -
Nov. Nine miles north on U.S. 281; adjacent to Edinburg airport. For informa-
tion, 210/318-0355 or 687-5702.
Lake-El Sal del Rey-See LAKES listing.
Sheriff's Posse Rodeo--Rodeo cowboys demonstrate calf roping, bull
riding, and quarter horse racing every Saturday evening at rodeo arena 2
miles south of Edinburg via U.S. 281; 0.5 mile west on Wisconsin Rd.; free
admission except during full-performance rodeos.HARLINGEN
Pop. 50,067Alt. 36
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General-Named for a city in The
Netherlands; incorporated in 1905. From its
beginning, city has been a transportation
and distribution hub for the rich lower Rio
Grande Valley. In the subtropical tip of
Texas, visitors are lured by balmy temperatures throughout most of the year,
landscapes edged by palm trees and flaming bougainvillea, the nearness of
enchanting Old Mexico, and proximity to surf-washed Gulf beaches. There's
almost always a harvest in progress: Peas, carrots, lettuce, spinach or cab-
bage, and in winter, a bounty of oranges and prized Texas Ruby Red
Grapefruit is returning after the disastrous 1989 freeze. In summer, tons of
cotton, sugar cane and grain are harvested.
Visit the chamber of commerce at 311 E. Tyler St. for details about area
attractions and activities. The Harlingen Visitor Center, 201 E. Madison St., is
the social headquarters for winter visitors from mid-Nov. to mid-Apr.
Near city's Industrial Air Park is the Marine Military Academy, a prep
school dedicated to U.S. Marine Corps traditions, and the Rio Grande campus
of Texas State Technical College.
Texas Travel Information Center for the Valley at HarlingenI
rical Museum, Edinburg
Hidalgo County Histo
Visitors enjoy several RV Parks in Harlingen
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