Browse the works on display at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art. On your walk through the museum you'll see works by national and international artists, as well as student exhibitions. Visual arts include paintings, sculpture, tapestry, drawings, and various objects.
Monkey around the Gladys Porter Zoo, where you can hang out with animals like gorillas, wallabies, rhinos, zebras, crocodiles, lions, kangaroos, and giraffes. The zoo's exhibits and attractions will lead you to far off lands like Asia, Africa, and Australia; while also showcasing wildlife here in the United States, and creatures of the ocean.
Take a stroll through the beautiful Quinta Mazatlan mansion, and explore the 20-acre property surrounding the home. The Spanish-style, 1930s estate is home to interesting exhibits and attractions, and the grounds around the building offer various nature trails that venture through the Rio Grande Valley Thornforest. As you walk along the trails, you'll see native vegetation like the Prickly Pear Cactus and birds like the Green Jay, and the Buff-bellied Hummingbird.
Hang out at Coconuts Bar & Grill for tasty food, awesome drink specials, and fun near the coast. Before you enjoy delights from the menu, rent a jet ski and make some waves in the water to really work up your appetite. If you're hitting the beach in South Padre this summer, stopping in at this bar is a must.