At Brownsville Historical Association in Brownsville, Texas, we are committed to preserving, educating and promoting the unique heritage, history and cultural arts of our town. This public service is provided through exhibitions, cultural events, publications, archival collections and by offering interesting educational programs. Not only does the Brownsville Historical Association promote our history and heritage, we also offer unique field trips, group tours, musical programs, children's camps and historic walking tours. La Tienda Gift Shop has a fine collection of unique gifts, stationary, books, local art and more, and as an extention of the museum, revenue derived from sales helps support the mission of Brownsville Historical Association. READ MORE

South Padre Island Biplane Tours in Brownsville, Texas welcomes you on a biplane ride soaring over the island an experience from the sky like never before. They offer amazing tours or your flight can be customized to see whatever you would like. Located at the Brownsville South Padre International airport, they can collect you from the island for your flight which takes up to 30 minutes. South Padre Island Biplane Tours takes you over the sights that make South Padre so famous, and the panoramic views will take your breath away, come for an exhilarating biplane flight, it's the thrill of a lifetime guaranteed. READ MORE

The Brownsville Farmers Market in Brownsville, Texas, USA is open every Saturday, same time, same place and offers, fresh local farm produce, baked goods, homemade salsas and so much more. Held from 9:00 am till noon every Saturday morning, visitors here can enjoy browsing the stalls full of homemade jams, gulf coast shrimp, raw honey, herbs, flowers, handcrafted soaps, artisan breads freshly baked, farm fresh eggs, local cheese, olive oil tamales and more. The Brownsville Farmers Market strives to create an event that offers nutritional education, health services, and fresh, locally grown produce to South Texas as they say, and with their location cross the street from the Gladys Porter Zoo, next to the Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts which offers free admission during market hours, bring the family and make a day of it.READ MORE

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

Sabal Palm Sanctuary in Brownsville, Texas provides breeding habitat for many endangered or high-priority birds and is located on a 527 acre tract of land on the Rio Grande. Being one of the most biodiverse habitats in the country, Sabal Palm Sanctuary is a critical source of shelter and food for migrating and wintering species. Come view the native species of plants and animals, and they feature more than 5 miles of nature trails and wildlife viewing areas, there's a wheelchair accessible viewing deck too, and they offer weekly guided birding walks and history tours through the historic 1892 Rabb Plantation House. Come enjoy wildlife presentations, workshops and special events, and they have educational displays and a gift shop.READ MORE

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

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

The Historic Brownsville Museum located in the former Southern Pacific Railroad Depot built in 1928 in Brownsville, Texas collects and preserve objects of historic interest, and there's a reference library. They also provide facilities for research and publication, as well as educational outreach programs and exhibits include information from the earliest military fort in our area to displays of antique furniture, and common household items from days gone by. The Historic Brownsville Museum features an extensive collection of historical artifacts, photography and displays which are housed in the fully restored historical building showcasing examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, which is registered as a National Register of Historical Places. The facility is available for rent to host meetings, private receptions and social events, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

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

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