Places to visit near

Weslaco

Weslaco is a town in Hidalgo district, Texas, United States of about 39,474 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit: 57 forts & heritage, 46 churches and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park, Rio Grande Valley and Museum of South Texas History.

26.1595° N, 97.9908° WPop. 39,474

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km144
Must-see19
Notable209
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Weslaco

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:05 pm

83 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 Weslaco
  2. Dr. Hector P. Garcíaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Parkpark · 45 min
  4. American Legion Hallheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Rio Grande Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Museum of South Texas Historymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Weslaco
Today’s loopWeslacoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Weslaco?

World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park (park, about 6 km), Rio Grande Valley (viewpoint, about 18 km), First Baptist Church of Weslaco (heritage site, about 1 km), First Christian Church of Weslaco (heritage site, about 1 km), Church of the Nazarene (church, about 1 km), Abiding Savior Lutheran Church (church, about 2 km).

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

144 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Weslaco?

Weslaco Water Tower, about 1 km by road; TexSun Corporation (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Weslaco?

Ministerio Fe En Accion, about 1 km by road; Mahanaim Church (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Weslaco?

Start in Weslaco, visit Dr. Hector P. García, then World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park, then American Legion Hall, then Rio Grande Valley, then Museum of South Texas History, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.