Places to visit near

Palmview

Palmview is a town in Hidalgo district, Texas, United States of about 5,715 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 51 churches and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, National Butterfly Center and McAllen Nature Center.

26.2334° N, 98.3709° WPop. 5,715

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Within 30 km95 places
Within 50 km128
Must-see9
Notable146
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Palmview

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Palmview
  2. McAllen Texas Templechurch · 30 min
  3. McAllen Nature Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Penitas Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Palmview
Today’s loopPalmviewStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palmview?

World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (park, about 8 km), National Butterfly Center (nature spot, about 9 km), McAllen Nature Center (nature spot, about 14 km), McAllen Texas Temple (church, about 20 km), Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (church, about 6 km), Church of Christ (church, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Palmview?

128 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 51 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Palmview?

Laurel Hill Cemetery, about 5 km by road; The Border Theater (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Palmview?

Ministerio Casa de Dios, about 1 km by road; Templo Fuente de Misericordia (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palmview?

Start in Palmview, visit McAllen Texas Temple, then McAllen Nature Center, then Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, then World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, then Penitas Lake Dam, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.