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ITINERARY
1h 12m59 miles12 stops
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The Flux
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International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
The International Museum of Art & Science is a Smithsonian Affiliate and fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. IMAS is the premier art and science museum of South Texas and contains over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. The IMAS galleries host a number of revolving art and science exhibits each year. The museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in hands-on science exhibits and to learn about original works of art while encouraging creativity and innovation. The IMAS permanent collection includes more than 2,000 natural history and geology specimens and 4,500 folk art and textile objects. The 1,500 fine art works in the permanent collection reflect many countries and artistic movements beyond Mexico, dating from the 16th century to the present. Current Hours and Admission Rates ($1): http://theimasonline.org/
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17th Street Entertainment District
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McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
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McAllen Nature Center
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Bourbon St. Grill
For good music, good food come over to Bourbon St Grill and enjoy the flavor of New Orleans Cajun Creole cuisine in McAllen. Put our crispy Po-Boys on your bucket list, as well as the Jambalaya and Gumbo. Evening live music entertainment is available. One of the best cajun food restaurants in the RGV.
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McAllen Performing Arts Center
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D'Gala Formal Boutique
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Il Regalo Preferito
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Town Lake at Firemen's Park
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D-Novo Massage Studio
We specialize in several massage therapy techniques and spa services. We are also happy to announce that we are the RGV's first Float Therapy Center! Let us bring balance to your body and peace to your mind. Feel Like New Again!
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Painting with a Twist
Looks like art and feels like fun!
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OVERVIEW
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Start:The Flux
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(3) review
2222 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504-4125
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Start:International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
McAllen, Texas·
4.0
(57) review
The International Museum of Art & Science is a Smithsonian Affiliate and fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. IMAS is the premier art and science museum of South Texas and contains over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. The IMAS galleries host a number of revolving art and science exhibits each year. The museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in hands-on science exhibits and to learn about original works of art while encouraging creativity and innovation. The IMAS permanent collection includes more than 2,000 natural history and geology specimens and 4,500 folk art and textile objects. The 1,500 fine art works in the permanent collection reflect many countries and artistic movements beyond Mexico, dating from the 16th century to the present. Current Hours and Admission Rates ($1): http://theimasonline.org/
3
Start:17th Street Entertainment District
McAllen, Texas·
4.0
(25) review
17th Street, McAllen, TX
4
Start:McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
McAllen, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
5
Start:McAllen Nature Center
McAllen, Texas·
4.0
(42) review
4101 W US Highway 83 Open 8 am to Sunset and 8 am to noon and 5 pm to Sunset, McAllen, TX 78501-8613
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Start:Bourbon St. Grill
McAllen, Texas·
4.0
(5) review
For good music, good food come over to Bourbon St Grill and enjoy the flavor of New Orleans Cajun Creole cuisine in McAllen. Put our crispy Po-Boys on your bucket list, as well as the Jambalaya and Gumbo. Evening live music entertainment is available. One of the best cajun food restaurants in the RGV.
7
Start:McAllen Performing Arts Center
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(5) review
801 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX 78501
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Start:D'Gala Formal Boutique
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(3) review
314 S Main St, McAllen, TX 78501-4807
9
Start:Il Regalo Preferito
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
10
Start:Town Lake at Firemen's Park
McAllen, Texas·
4.0
(34) review
201 N. 1st St, McAllen, TX 78501
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Start:D-Novo Massage Studio
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
We specialize in several massage therapy techniques and spa services. We are also happy to announce that we are the RGV's first Float Therapy Center! Let us bring balance to your body and peace to your mind. Feel Like New Again!
12
Start:Painting with a Twist
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(3) review
Looks like art and feels like fun!
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What's the driving distance between McAllen and Brownsville?
The distance is 59 miles
What's the travel time between McAllen and Brownsville?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 12m mins in normal traffic
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