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Sabal Palm Sanctuary

Butterfly and birdwatching center. One of the last locations in the Rio Grande Valley with an abundance in profuse grove of Sabal Palms.

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Old Brulay Plantation
Plantation House No. 1
A cotton-turned-sugar plantation used during the American Civil War. It closed approximately in 1910 when a Cuban tariff was removed. The home belonged to a French immigrant named George Paul Bruley.
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Commemorative Air Force Museum
Air force museum displaying collections of aircraft from World War II. Hosts the annual AirFiesta in mid-February.
Adults: $6, seniors (55+): $5, kids 12-18: $3, kids under 11: Free
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AirFiesta
Professional pilots perform beautiful synchronized flybys in a variety of aircraft dating from the 1950s.
February 13-14Check website one to two months before event for prices.
Eat
Taco El Compadre
Famous for its bistek tacos and its fried-potato tacos dorados. Like many Rio Grande Valley restaurants, it serves delicious frijoles charro, beans with bacon, as an appetizer.