Brownsville [1] is the southernmost city in Texas. While it is not the biggest city in the state, its far-south location gives it an important role.

Travel to Brownsville (Texas) - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Brownsville (Texas)

By Bus Brownsville Urban System is the name of the bus system operating Brownsville. Operation hours are from 5:50 a.m. to 8:26 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except on major holidays.

By Taxi

Highway 77

Brownsville (Texas) tourist attractions and sightseeing

Glady's Porter Zoo

South Padre Island

Matamoros, Mexico

University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB)

Sunrise Mall

Port Isabel

International Bridge

Brownsville (Texas) city tours

  • Charro Days Fiesta [2] This usually occurs the last week of February.
  • Sombrero Festival, [3]. Created to enhance the spirit of Charro Days, this festival usually occurs the last week of February.

Brownsville (Texas) souvenirs and shopping

Brownsville (Texas) Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • Galleria Restaurant, 3777 North Expressway, (956) 547-1500
  • Mister Taco!

Brownsville (Texas) nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Brownsville (Texas) cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Best Western Rose Garden Inn, 845 N Expressway 77/83, +1 956 546-5501(fax: +1 956 546-6474), [4].  
  • Courtyard Brownsville, 3955 North Expressway 77/83, +1 956 350-4600(fax: +1 956 350-4678), [5].  
  • Hawthorn Suites, 3759 North Expressway, +1 956 574-6900(Dmoreno@kalvirhotels.com, fax: +1 956 574-6910), [6].  
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1985 North Expressway 83, +1 956 550-0666, [7].  
  • Motel 6, 2255 North Expressway, +1 956 546-4699(fax: +1 956 546-8982), [8].  
  • Residence Inn Brownsville, 3975 N. Expressway 83, +1 956 350-8100(toll free: +1 888 267-8927, fax: +1 956 350-8101), [9].  
  • Staybridge Suites, 2900 Pablo Kisel Blvd, +1 956 504-9500, [10].  
  • Palace Inn Motel East, 7364 S. Padre Island Hwy, (956) 832-0202. Approximately: 3.5 Miles from airpot, 22 miles from South Padre Island, 3 miles from Keppel Amfels, 1 mile from Port of Brownsville, 6.5 miles from Mexico. 

Get out

  • Laguna Atacosa Wildlife Refuge

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