3 Best Landmarks in McAllen, TX

“Quinta Mazatlan is a Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens that features over 250 species of birds. The place is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and native woodlands. The site has a unique conference and events center close to airports and hotels. Quinta Mazatlan is also an urban oasis where quiet trails wind through over 15 acres of birding habitat. Formal tropical gardens surround the 10,000-square-foot mansion and are enriched with native plants to demonstrate what any backyard birders can achieve. Outlying acres of wild Tamaulipan thorn forests have been enhanced with water and bird-feeding stations to make them even more attractive to wildlife. Quinta Mazatlan has programs for all interests, from Natural History Tours to Native Plant Walks. Visitors can enrich their skills by signing up for programs to “Attract Birds to Backyards".”

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“The Veteran's War Memorial of Texas honors the 1.4 million Americans who were killed or went missing in action in all wars and conflicts of this nation. “The American Spire of Honor,” a 105-foot tall black granite, five-sided spire, is nearing completion and is located in the center of the Veterans War Memorial of Texas. The memorial has 160 granite panels with stories that contain historical information on each war, citizenship, and events of that time, as well as a statue known as "The Warrior", which pays tribute to the 3,440 Medal of Honor recipients in the United States Armed Forces. The “American Spire of honor” will stand as a symbol of remembrance of the greatness of the American people and their unwavering dedication to the principles of freedom and liberty for all people. The memorial provides an educational, cultural, and historical facility to assist future generations, especially children, to learn about the sacrifices of those who died in the service of their country.”

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“McAllen Public Library is an award-winning public library system that offers a wide variety of events and classes for all ages, from storytime for children to English and computer classes for adults. The library is 123,000 square feet and has a collection of 355,794 books from various genres. McAllen Public Library has 16 public meeting rooms and 14 public study rooms, as well as 101 public computer labs. The library strives to provide the best library experience to everyone who walks through their doors or visits them online. McAllen Public Library provides free internet and workspace for individuals and groups. Their book, movie, and music collections are continuously evolving to support their growing community. All are welcome, whether you are studying for an exam, applying for a job, reading the newspaper, or looking for a movie to watch.”

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