Guidebook for Weslaco

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Guidebook for Weslaco

Parks & Nature

Scenic birdwatching (5 min). Careful with the gators... yes.. gators! theworldbirdingcenter.com/estero.html
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Estero Llano Grande State Park
3301 S International Blvd
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Scenic birdwatching (5 min). Careful with the gators... yes.. gators! theworldbirdingcenter.com/estero.html
Tranquil walking trails hidden in urban setting. fronteraaudubon.org
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Frontera Audubon Society
1101 S Texas Blvd
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Tranquil walking trails hidden in urban setting. fronteraaudubon.org
Environmental education programs (10 min). valleynaturecenter.org
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Valley Nature Center
301 S Border Ave
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Environmental education programs (10 min). valleynaturecenter.org
Regional park operated by City of Weslaco. weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Harlon Block Sports Complex
1020 W 18th St
Regional park operated by City of Weslaco. weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Regional park operated by City of Weslaco. New machine weights section recently added. http://www.weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Mayor Pablo Peña Park
300 North Airport Drive
Regional park operated by City of Weslaco. New machine weights section recently added. http://www.weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Semi-tropical island beach community popular with Spring Breakers, Mexican nationals, locals... Ask for more info. myspi.org
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South Padre Island
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Semi-tropical island beach community popular with Spring Breakers, Mexican nationals, locals... Ask for more info. myspi.org
Municipal park. Also small skate park... where I leave my Roller Blades? weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
Isaac D. Rodriguez Park
1200 E 6th St
Municipal park. Also small skate park... where I leave my Roller Blades? weslacotx.gov/Parks-Recreation.html
tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=47
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Chapote Unit
Mile 6 Road West
tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=47

Shopping

Good high-end shops popular with locals, Winter Texans, and Mexican nationals. premiumoutlets.com/outlet/rio-grande-valley
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Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
5001 E Expressway 83
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Good high-end shops popular with locals, Winter Texans, and Mexican nationals. premiumoutlets.com/outlet/rio-grande-valley
Regional Mall popular with locals and Mexican nationals. simon.com/mall/la-plaza-mall
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La Plaza Mall
2200 S 10th St
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Regional Mall popular with locals and Mexican nationals. simon.com/mall/la-plaza-mall
Popular with Winter Texans, this flea market features lots of arts and crafts by local artisans. donwesfleamarket.net
Don-Wes Flea Market
208 N Victoria Rd
Popular with Winter Texans, this flea market features lots of arts and crafts by local artisans. donwesfleamarket.net
Local nutrition shop bro. Small, but well stocked. facebook.com/ExtremeNutritionLLC
Extreme Nutrition Sport Supplements & Smoothies
539 S Texas Blvd
Local nutrition shop bro. Small, but well stocked. facebook.com/ExtremeNutritionLLC
Renown, hand-crafted, custom boots, footwear, belts, and other leather products. They will also polish footwear.
Moran's Leather
1000 E Expressway 83
Renown, hand-crafted, custom boots, footwear, belts, and other leather products. They will also polish footwear.

Getting Around

25 min drive. flythevalley.com
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Valley International Airport
3002 Heritage Way
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25 min drive. flythevalley.com
valleymetro.org
Valley Metro station
510 S Pleasantview Dr
valleymetro.org
The alternate corporate jet regional airport. weslacoairport.com
Mid Valley Airport-T65
1909 Joe Stephens Ave
The alternate corporate jet regional airport. weslacoairport.com

Essentials

Closest grocery store (5 min). walmart.com/store/6159/whats-new
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
1600 S Texas Blvd
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Closest grocery store (5 min). walmart.com/store/6159/whats-new
Great regional gym. Machine & free weights, cardio, etc. trufitathleticclubs.com
TruFit
500 W Expy 83
Great regional gym. Machine & free weights, cardio, etc. trufitathleticclubs.com
Local gym with good cardio, machines, and free weights. ufcrgv.com
Ultimate Fitness Center
1901 W Expy 83
Local gym with good cardio, machines, and free weights. ufcrgv.com
More of a hard-core gym. Grrrr! https://www.facebook.com/South-Texas-Fitness-LLC-138835516163709/info/
STX Gym LLC
310 West Expressway 83
More of a hard-core gym. Grrrr! https://www.facebook.com/South-Texas-Fitness-LLC-138835516163709/info/
C-store with car wash.
Shell
C-store with car wash.
Small C-store. stripesstores.com
Stripes
803 S Bridge Ave
Small C-store. stripesstores.com
cvs.com
CVS
1602 Business Hwy 83 E
cvs.com
knappmed.org
Knapp Medical Center
1401 E 8th St
knappmed.org
Usually deals for 5 shirts and 3 pants. Ask.
Oasis Dry Cleaners
2017 W Expy 83
Usually deals for 5 shirts and 3 pants. Ask.

Food Scene

Savory fare & craft beers. Started here in Weslaco and now spread throughout Rio Grande Valley. myblueonion.com
The Blue Onion
423 S International Blvd
Savory fare & craft beers. Started here in Weslaco and now spread throughout Rio Grande Valley. myblueonion.com
Quirky decor featuring Budas to bandidos where Christmas and 4th of July holidays are perennial stock. Tex-Mex dishes are also "muy bueno."
Sunrise Restaurant
301 Texas Blvd N
Quirky decor featuring Budas to bandidos where Christmas and 4th of July holidays are perennial stock. Tex-Mex dishes are also "muy bueno."
Simple, down-home BBQ. facebook.com/weslacofatdaddy
Fat Daddy's
1322 S International Blvd
Simple, down-home BBQ. facebook.com/weslacofatdaddy
Authentic Mexican food. Zero pretense. Nice patio for eating alfresco. facebook.com/Nanas-Taqueria-Weslaco-Tx-626140584188295/?fref=ts
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Nana's Taqueria
1802 S International Blvd
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Authentic Mexican food. Zero pretense. Nice patio for eating alfresco. facebook.com/Nanas-Taqueria-Weslaco-Tx-626140584188295/?fref=ts
Arguably the best Italian restaurant in the Rio Grande Valley. Mama Milano usually greets patrons with a mixture of Italian and/or Spanish... listen carefully. Authentic dishes, served in homey rooms with kitschy Italian decor. A must. facebook.com/milanosrestaurant
Milano's Italian Restaurant
2900 W Pike Blvd
Arguably the best Italian restaurant in the Rio Grande Valley. Mama Milano usually greets patrons with a mixture of Italian and/or Spanish... listen carefully. Authentic dishes, served in homey rooms with kitschy Italian decor. A must. facebook.com/milanosrestaurant
Authentic Mexican cuisine. Five-star service in contemporary setting. The Garza family is well known for top food service since they opened their original location in nearby Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. More expensive than most, but worth the experience. arturosbarandgrill.com
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Arturo's Bar & Grill
2303 W Expy 83
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Authentic Mexican cuisine. Five-star service in contemporary setting. The Garza family is well known for top food service since they opened their original location in nearby Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. More expensive than most, but worth the experience. arturosbarandgrill.com
Neighborhood Mexican restaurant popular with locals.
Richie's Kitchen
807 S Bridge Ave
Neighborhood Mexican restaurant popular with locals.
Neighborhood restaurant popular with locals. Irregular hours. Popular political hangout.
Lord & Irene Cakes & Catering
1522 E 7th St
Neighborhood restaurant popular with locals. Irregular hours. Popular political hangout.
Our neighborhood Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant. Every neighborhood should have one. oleirestaurant.com
O'Lei Restaurant & Bar
Our neighborhood Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant. Every neighborhood should have one. oleirestaurant.com
Yes, yes, yes... I'll take 12! hcdessertbakery.com
Happiness Cupcakes
614 S Texas Blvd
Yes, yes, yes... I'll take 12! hcdessertbakery.com
Authentic Veracruzian (ie, Mexican) cuisine and arguably the best coffee in North America. Really. Check hours beforehand. laparroquia.com/tienda
Gran café de la parroquia
Authentic Veracruzian (ie, Mexican) cuisine and arguably the best coffee in North America. Really. Check hours beforehand. laparroquia.com/tienda
Oye! newyorkdeli2.com
New York Deli II Weslaco
601 South Kansas Avenue
Oye! newyorkdeli2.com

Drinks & Nightlife

mustangloungergv.com
Mustang Lounge Night Club
3610 E Expressway 83
mustangloungergv.com

Entertainment & Activities

Small theater, but it's convenient (10 min). cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1511&
Cinemark Movies 10
2113 W Expy 83
Small theater, but it's convenient (10 min). cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1511&
Home of the Vipers Basketball team and venue for rock stars and even Cirque. statefarmarena.com
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State Farm Arena
2600 N 10th St
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Home of the Vipers Basketball team and venue for rock stars and even Cirque. statefarmarena.com
Lions and tigers and CHUPACABRAS!!! gpz.org
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글래디스 포터 동물원
500 E Ringgold St
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Lions and tigers and CHUPACABRAS!!! gpz.org
facebook.com/Pins-and-Cues-207206856094741/
Pins & Cues Bowling Center
514 Plaza Los Encinos
facebook.com/Pins-and-Cues-207206856094741/
18 hole course designed by nationally-renown architect. tierrasantaweslaco.com
Tierra Santa Golf Club
1901 Club De Amistad
18 hole course designed by nationally-renown architect. tierrasantaweslaco.com
Privately-owned 18 hole course open to public. llanogranderesort.com
Llano Grande Lake Park Resort & Country Club
2215 E W Blvd
Privately-owned 18 hole course open to public. llanogranderesort.com
Giddy-up rgvls.com
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds
1000 N Texas Ave
Giddy-up rgvls.com
Private course, open to public. Popular with Winter Texans.
Village Executive Golf Course
3300 S International Blvd
Private course, open to public. Popular with Winter Texans.
This is Texas. valleygunclubtexas.com
Valley Gun Club
This is Texas. valleygunclubtexas.com