Texas State Travel Guide: 1988 Page: 78
This book is part of the collection entitled: Texas State Publications and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
A
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge-See RIO HONDO this
section.
Parks-Spacious city parks provide recreational facilities for both visitors
and residents. Hill Park preserves old plantation headquarters of Lon C. Hill,
founder of Harlingen and pioneer Valley developer. Pendleton Park offers
tennis courts, swimming, sports fields, playground, grills and picnic tables;
27-hole Harlingen Municipal Golf Course is off U.S. 77/83 at southwest edge
of city.
The Valley is wintering.
grounds for many species
of birds making birding a
popular pastime at Bentson-
Rio Grande Valley State
Park near Mission
'9 .~ ,Laguna Atascosa National Wii
metuge near
nonao
Port of Harlingen-Barge facility on Arroyo Colorado primarily handling
incoming cargoes of oil, gasoline, fertilizers, sand and gravel. Fishing excel-
lent on Arroyo Colorado from port to Gulf. Off F.M. 106 about 5 miles east.
Rio Grande Valley Historical Museum Complex-Compound includes
Paso Real Stagecoach Inn, c. 1850, with period furnishings; original Harlingen
Hospital with vintage medical equipment, dental and medical offices of the
1920s, and the Lon C. Hill Home, built by "father" of Harlingen. The Hill
home has many original possessions of the family. Open Wed. - Sat.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. Boxwood and Raintree Sts.
Texas Travel Information Center-Trained, professional bilingual travel
counselors offer free maps, literature about every part of Texas, and expert
help in charting routes. Free tourism video shows, lavish tropical landscap-
ing. Open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. year round, except for Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The center is operated
by the Texas Department of Transportation. At intersection of U.S. 77/U.S. 83
in town;
Valley Greyhound Park-Greyhound racing year round in air-condi-
tioned grandstand. Facilities include restaurant, clubhouse dining, and
concessions. Races: Tues. - Sat. 7:30 p.m, Sun. 4 p.m. Matinees usually
offered Sat. and Wed. during winter at 1:30 p.m. Live satellite racing daily.
Take Ed Carey Dr. south from U.S. 83. For racing information, 210/428-0161.McALLEN
Pop. 85,701Alt. 122
Map Z-16
General-In Texas' lush lower Rio Grande
Valley, noted for subtropical climate, access
to Old Mexico and tourist facilities catering to
thousands of summer and winter visitors.
Many Midwesterners and Canadians spendentire winter here, strolling amid blossoming citrus groves. Tourist clubs
cater to visitors with planned daily activities such as dances, tours, bridge,
domino and shuffleboard tournaments, shows, and concerts. Economy based
on tourists, citrus, vegetables, oil, gas, international trade with Mexico and
conventions that enjoy extensive facilities.
McAllen International Museum-Variety plus! Mexican folk art, colorful
masks, and costumes in Ethnography Gallery. Museum also features paintings
and sculptures, plus traveling exhibits. Open Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and
Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. 1900 Nolana.'I
lw Aba 1-N
W,
J_
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Matching Search Results
View 18 pages within this book that match your search.Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Texas. Department of Transportation. Texas State Travel Guide: 1988, book, 1988; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1203617/m1/80/?q=waco+tornado: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.