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Palmito Ranch Battlefield

The last battle of the American Civil War. It is close to the US-Mexico border. There is much speculation that the site is haunted.

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Massey's Gun Shop and Range
In the outskirts of the city. An outdoor shooting range also doubling as a gun shop with a wide selection of guns to shop from. Offers free online courses.
Daily 10AM-6PMDepends
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Texas Gulf Trawling Shrimp Boil & Tour
Relaxing boat tour around the South Padre Island and Port Isabel waters. The purpose of the tour is for shrimp enthusiasts who want to catch fresh shrimp straight off the ocean.
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Brazos Island State Park
Beach north of Boca Chica State Park. Great for camping and fishing.
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Mariscos De La Rosa
Restaurant serving cocktails, seafood, wine and beer. It is in the outskirts of Brownsville, as one heads towards South Padre Island. The owners were based in Matamoros but ended up migrating to Brownsville after the city experienced violence regarding its drug war.