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Brownsville Botanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens in Brownsville, Texas, United States
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The Gladys Porter Zoo
The Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, opened its doors to the public in 1971, and welcomes more than 400 000 visitors each year. Set on 31 acres of attractive grounds, The Gladys Porter Zoo, divided into 4 areas, Asia, Africa, Tropical America and Indo-Australia, is home to an interesting collection of 377 species of animals as well as 225 types of plants.The zoo grounds are ideal for many events including birthday parties, weddings and more, and our catering staff can provide outstanding sit-down dinners or casual dining events. Kids parties at our zoo are always enjoyable, and our party packages include all the basics required for fun events.
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Breeze Lake Campground2015-05-04
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Breeze Lake Campground in Brownsville, Texas offers a semi tropical park with shaded or sunny sites, full hookups, cable TV, concrete patios and more. Enjoy a lakeside setting with fishing on the grounds, they also have a heated outdoor pool, pay phone, laundry facilities and propane delivery service, plus there's a recreation hall with planned activities. Breeze Lake Campground is an RV park cooled by Gulf of Mexico Breezes and warmed by Texas sunshine, here genuine Texas hospitality awaits, and it's the perfect base to explore the local area, relax on the beaches, fish, play golf, go birding, shopping, dining and so much more.READ MORE
Mas Natural2015-04-27
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Mas Natural in Brownsville, Texas, is a Mexican company that was established in 1988, and offers a perfect alternative to standard fast food options that are available today. With an excellent choice of meals on our menu, Mas Natural has something that will appeal to all appetites and tastebuds, and we also serve delicious Italian coffee beverages and frozen frappes. Mas Natural has box-to-go meals that will satisfy hungry appetites, and are made up of tasty sandwiches, fresh garden salads and a choice of potato salad or yummy chips. Our Mas Naturals catered meals are ideal for getting togethers with friends to watch a big game on television or to be enjoyed during an office meeting. READ MORE
The Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
The Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center in Brownsville, Texas, USA offers aquatic programs to enrich the lives of students, faculty, staff, parents and the community. Recreational programs include Wellness Swimming and Walking which is lap swimming and weight training for adults only, the Water Exercise Program includes low impact aerobics and weight training. They also have BISD Recreational Swimming for fundamentals and general wellness swimming, and the Family Fandango Program is an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the water. The Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center has summer programs, offers adaptive swimming, U.I.L. swimming and diving and more, it's all here.READ MORE
Costumes of the Americas Museum2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Costumes of the Americas Museum in Brownsville, Texas, USA offers exhibits focusing on textiles and garments in rich colors with woven images and patterns representing traditional designs symbolizing social and religious beliefs. Come on a fascinating journey of costumes, the museum houses one of the largest collections of authentic North, Central and South American indigenous clothing and accessories in the world. The Costumes of the Americas Museum preserves the history and cultural heritage embodied by these costumes, and includes exhibits of authentic indigenous dress and costumes, jewelry and accessories of the Americas, with emphasis on Mexico, they also have costumes from some of the Caribbean countries in their collections. Guided tours are available for students, educators, clubs and organizations as well as other interested parties.READ MORE
Camille Playhouse2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
The Camille Playhouse in Brownsville, Texas, USA is one of the most respected community theatres in South Texas, now in its 50th season, and they specialize in bringing broadway to Brownsville. They offer summer workshops for kids, and they offer regular auditions for shows, so check the website for details or contact them, and parts are cast on talent alone. The Camille Playhouse also hosts your events in the DeStefano Room which is available for rental, and they offer season tickets for patrons to view each of their Mainstage Productions throughout the season, however your six tickets can used as you see fit. The Camille Playhouse welcomes you to come along and enjoy the show, and they continue to offer quality performances throughout the season.READ MORE
Sasi's Thai Restaurant2015-05-04
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Sasi's Thai Restaurant in Brownsville, Texas serves authentic Thai cuisine with the perfect blend of vegetables, noodles and spices. Their fresh spicy food is amazing and their red thai curry has been touted as fantastic, they also offer take out and bubble tea in various flavors. Sasi's Thai Restaurant menu offers weekday lunch specials and other delectable items include spring rolls, chicken satay, stir fry noodles, Pad Thai, Lad Nar, Drunken Noodle, Pad se ew, Thai Basil, vegetable stir fries, green curry, red curry, Panang curry, Masaman curry and more, they also have side items, dessert and a kiddies menu, come for a genuine taste of Thailand.READ MORE
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art in Brownsville, Texas, USA offers public exhibitions of inspiration, evolution, spacetime and wonder, through art, which today is housed in a beautiful, 17,000 square foot museum. Here all that walk through the museum are inspired by the creativity of the human imagination, and there's a permanent collection on display with over 350 fine art paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures and photographs of regional, national and international significance. The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art offers classes and workshops, lectures and conferences and guided tours, the facility also has various rental spaces ideal for business meetings, banquets receptions and other special occasions, and the main gallery is equipped with audio visual equipment and high speed internet.READ MORE
Hopes and Dreams Collectibles2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Hopes and Dreams Collectibles is a vintage store in Brownsville, Texas, USA where the past and the present come together through their vintage items, antiques and collectibles. Here you will find a treasure trove of vintage toys, books of all kinds, vintage wear, vinly records and miscellaneous items, it's a joy to visit. Each item at Hopes and Dreams Collectibles has a story behind it, come take a walk down memory lane, find the unusual and the unique, and the item that takes you back to the past or your childhood, it's all here, and if there's a specific item you are looking for, more than likely the wonderful owner has it in her collections.READ MORE
Half Moon Saloon2015-05-04
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
The Half Moon Saloon in Brownsville, Texas is a nightclub and bar offering jazz and blues nights, acoustic guitar, Flamenco and rock nights, plus random and spontaneous music jams, come to where the fun never ends. Into the entertainment mix, throw in a few domestic draft or imported beers, wine and beverages, mixed drinks and fresh fruit drinks, and you're set for a really good time. The Half Moon Saloon is also the perfect venue to host your events and parties, so if you're looking for something unique for your graduation party, your birthday or get together, you've found the perfect place, and they regularly host live events, come join the party.READ MORE
Brownsville Historical Society2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
The Brownsville Historical Society in Brownsville, Texas, USA serves to preserve, educate, and promote the history, heritage, and cultural arts of Brownsville, Texas and it's environs. They do so through exhibitions, cultural events, archival collections and educational programs, and through their various museums, cover nearly every aspect of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley's history and culture. With six unique locations and numerous programs, they share experiences about the history, cultural arts, and heritage of the region. The Brownsville Historical Society also promotes La Tienda Gift Shop which offers a fine selection of historical books, folk art, local art, bilingual books and gifts, souvenirs, stationary, jewelery and so much more, capturing the spirit of the South Texas and Northeastern Mexico border.READ MORE