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Road trip from McAllen to Port Arthur

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ITINERARY

8h 39m441 miles26 stops
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International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504-4121
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/
2
McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
3
Il Regalo Preferito
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
4
D-Novo Massage Studio
1200 S Main St Suite B, McAllen, TX 78501-5015
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!
5
Jumping World
1601 Flour Bluff Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-5203
We are a family entertainment center for all ages. We provide trampolines, redemption arcade games, and a variety of other family friendly activities. We also cater to birthday parties so set your next party here! Come jump with us today!
6
The Bleu Frog
1710 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2931
7
Hazel Bazemore Park
Hazel Bazemore County Park, Corpus Christi, TX
8
K Space Contemporary
415D Starr St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-2342
9
Bayfront Park
1950 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-1138
10
George Bush Park
16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082-1610
11
Slot Cars of Katy
2600 Highway 6 S Inside West Oaks Mall, Houston, TX 77082-1704
12
Therapeutic Thai Massage
13346 Briar Forest Dr Ste 150, Houston, TX 77077-2701
13
Cullen Park
19008 Saums Rd, Houston, TX 77084-4831
14
Three Sheets Bar & Grill
1900 S Kirkwood Rd, Houston, TX 77077-6264
15
Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
18000 Groeschke Rd Hangar B-5 West Houston Airport, Houston, TX 77084-5675
16
Houston Audubon
440 Wilchester Blvd, Houston, TX 77079-7199
17
Top Gun Range
5901 Beverly Hill St # B, Houston, TX 77057-6711
18
Reliant Park
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
19
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Houston
1314 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043-4004
20
The Nice Winery
10520 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77043-5042
21
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
22
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
23
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058-3145
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
24
Great Heights Brewing Company
938 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018-6204
25
Klaus Brewing
10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5680
26
11 Below Brewing Company
6820 Bourgeois Rd, Houston, TX 77066-3107
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OVERVIEW

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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/
1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504-4121
2
McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
McAllen, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
3
Il Regalo Preferito
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
4
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!
1200 S Main St Suite B, McAllen, TX 78501-5015
5
Jumping World
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
We are a family entertainment center for all ages. We provide trampolines, redemption arcade games, and a variety of other family friendly activities. We also cater to birthday parties so set your next party here! Come jump with us today!
1601 Flour Bluff Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-5203
6
The Bleu Frog
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
1710 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2931
7
Hazel Bazemore Park
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(24) review
Hazel Bazemore County Park, Corpus Christi, TX
8
K Space Contemporary
Corpus Christi, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
415D Starr St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-2342
9
Bayfront Park
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
1950 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-1138
10
George Bush Park
Houston, Texas·
3.5
(7) review
16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082-1610
11
Slot Cars of Katy
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(5) review
2600 Highway 6 S Inside West Oaks Mall, Houston, TX 77082-1704
12
Therapeutic Thai Massage
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(7) review
13346 Briar Forest Dr Ste 150, Houston, TX 77077-2701
13
Cullen Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(5) review
19008 Saums Rd, Houston, TX 77084-4831
14
Three Sheets Bar & Grill
Houston, Texas·
3.5
(7) review
1900 S Kirkwood Rd, Houston, TX 77077-6264
15
Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
18000 Groeschke Rd Hangar B-5 West Houston Airport, Houston, TX 77084-5675
16
Houston Audubon
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(7) review
440 Wilchester Blvd, Houston, TX 77079-7199
17
Top Gun Range
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(81) review
5901 Beverly Hill St # B, Houston, TX 77057-6711
18
Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
19
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Houston
Houston, Texas·
2.0
(7) review
1314 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 77043-4004
20
The Nice Winery
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
10520 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77043-5042
21
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
22
The Menil Collection
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(970) review
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
23
Space Center Houston
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(9889) review
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058-3145
24
Great Heights Brewing Company
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
938 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018-6204
25
Klaus Brewing
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5680
26
11 Below Brewing Company
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(8) review
6820 Bourgeois Rd, Houston, TX 77066-3107

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The distance is 441 miles
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