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Things to do in McAllen
McAllen brings the Rio Grande Valley's commercial life together with downtown restaurants, the International Museum of Art & Science and Quinta Mazatlan. Explore the city through its local shops and cultural stops, with the border landscape close at hand.
Downtown McAllen
Start with the museum and art galleries, then choose an independent meal.
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McAllen history and community
Follow a sourced timeline from the 1904 railroad townsite to the modern library.
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Arts and the outdoors
Main Library and Quinta Mazatlan offer different ways to spend time in the city.
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Check the city calendar for current events and organizer details.
City calendar