Weslaco at a Glance
Area Attractions
South Padre Island, outdoor sports, shopping, and many more activities are yours to enjoy! People from all over South Texas love to visit and spend quality time in and around the Weslaco vicinity. Here you’ll find a friendly community, nearby shopping outlets, and some of the best nature parks in the United States. Explore the various area attractions in and around the City of Weslaco.
In Weslaco, visit:
- Weslaco Museum
- Estero Llano Grande State Park
- Frontera Audubon Center
- Valley Nature Center
- Tierra Santa Golf Course
- Village Executive Golf Course
- Harlon Block Park & Sports Complex
- Weslaco City Park
- Gibson Park
- Historic Downtown Shopping
- Expressway Shopping Centers
- Tower Theater
Near Weslaco, visit:
- South Padre Island
- Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, Mercedes
- La Plaza Mall, McAllen
- Valley Vista Mall, Harlingen
- Palms Crossing, McAllen – Shops and restaurants
- International Museum of Art and Science, McAllen
- Hidalgo County Historical Museum
- Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
- Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
- Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum, Harlingen
- Nuevo Progreso
Events in and around Weslaco:
- Dragonfly Days, Weslaco
- Mid Valley Lighted Christmas Parade, Weslaco
- Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Mercedes
- Borderfest, Hidalgo
- Charro Days Fiesta, Brownsville
- Rio Grande Valley Music Festival, Mercedes
- State Farm Arena
- Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorale
- McAllen’s 17th Street – Evening Entertainment District
Education
Weslaco Public Schools:
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Weslaco Private Schools:
- First Christian Academy
- Horizon Montessori II
- Mid-Valley Christian School
- San Martin De Porres Catholic School
- Valley Grande Adventist Academy