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Edinburg is a fast-growing city of about 100,000 people in the Rio Grande Valley of deep South Texas, the seat of Hidalgo County and home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Surrounded by citrus groves and farmland just north of the Mexican border, it blends Tejano heritage, a young university crowd and a subtropical climate that keeps things green year round.
The Museum of South Texas History, which incorporates the old 1910 Hidalgo County Jail, tells the story of the borderlands from prehistoric times through the ranching and river eras. Downtown around the courthouse square has local restaurants, murals and festivals, and the UTRGV campus brings concerts, sports and lectures.
The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, part of the World Birding Center network, draw birders hunting for green jays, kiskadees and colorful butterflies found almost nowhere else in the United States. Bert Ogden Arena hosts big concerts and hockey, and South Padre Island and the Mexican border towns are both within easy driving distance.
Museum of South Texas History in downtown Edinburg covers the Rio Grande Valley from prehistoric times to the 20th century, with exhibits on ranching, river steamboats, Spanish missions and Mexican culture. It includes the old 1910 county jail. Allow at least two hours, and check its seasonal special exhibits.
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands is a World Birding Center site with trails around ponds and native gardens that attract birds, butterflies and dragonflies. It is a good place to see green jays, kiskadees and other Rio Grande Valley birds. Come early in the morning, and bring binoculars and water.
Downtown Edinburg centers on the old Hidalgo County courthouse square, with local restaurants, coffee shops and the history museum nearby. It hosts festivals and events through the year. Walk around the square, try Tex-Mex at a family-run restaurant, and check the city calendar for events.
The Echo Hotel is a historic 1928 Spanish-style hotel in Edinburg, once a stop for travelers through the Rio Grande Valley. Its stucco walls and arches are a familiar downtown sight. It has seen several uses over the years, so view its exterior on a walk and check if it is open for events.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Edinburg campus has palm-lined walks, Spanish-style buildings and art galleries open to visitors. Its Visual Arts building hosts exhibitions. Walk the central campus on a weekday, and check the university calendar for free lectures and student performances.
Bert Ogden Arena is a large indoor arena in Edinburg that hosts concerts, family shows, boxing and minor league sports. It is one of the biggest event venues in the Rio Grande Valley. Check the calendar for upcoming events, and arrive early on busy nights as traffic on nearby roads slows down.
Edinburg Baseball Stadium is the home field of the UTRGV Vaqueros college baseball team, with grandstand seating and a family friendly atmosphere. Games run in spring, often in pleasant evening weather. Tickets are inexpensive, so catch a night game and try the concession food.
Edinburg Municipal Park is a large city park with sports fields, a lake, a walking trail, playgrounds and picnic pavilions shaded by trees. It is a popular spot for families on weekends. Bring a picnic and stroll around the lake in the evening, when the South Texas heat eases.
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