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In nearby Los Fresnos. Very popular wildlife refuge where many different species can be spotted from the bobcat to the endangered ocelot. The refuge area is protected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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One of the oldest cemeteries in the city. This was the burial location for many soldiers during the Civil War and Mexican-American War as early as the 1830s. Ghost tours are available.
Unique event celebrating the friendship between Brownsville and its next door neighbor Matamoros. Celebration starts in the end of February and features people dressed in Charro costumes, food, music and a parade.
Great place to shop for locally grown foods like fruits and vegetables. Vendors set up shop each week of the year every Saturday.
A longstanding tradition which many schools participate in by making floats and performing songs based on pop culture and traditional Mexican music.