City
Living
Attractions
Museum
of South Texas History
See
the largest collection of exhibits and artifacts covering South
Texas' fantastic-but-true history. MOSTH exhibits give a broad overview
of the region, from prehistoric tribes through Spanish exploration
and colonization, the Mexican War, Rio Grande steamboat era, Civil
War, early ranching and farming, border wars and more. Partially
housed in the 1910 County Jail, MOSTH includes a hangman's trap
used for a public execution in 1913. In 1970 the former jail became
the first building for the museum. MOSTH
vividly preserves and presents the borderland heritage of Northeastern
Mexico and South Texas. A historical archive is available for researchers.
Located
at 121 E. McIntyre on the Courthouse Square in Edinburg, the Museum
is open Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Small
admission fee ($4 adults; $3 seniors; $2.50 students; $1.50 children);
admission FREE on Saturdays (excluding special events). (956) 383-6911.
Southern
Pacific Train Depot
Tour the historic Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, which was built
in 1927 and is home to the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Visitor
information Center. View The "Espee" in the Rio Grande Valley exhibit
featuring SP memorabilia such as a conductor's cap, playing cards,
lamps, lanterns, as well as the original "golden spike" driven on
January 11, 1927. The Depot is located at 602 W. University and
is open Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission. (956)
383-4974
Tejano
Walk
If the wind is blowing just right, you might hear the unmistakable
rhythm of a South Texas music beat that has captivated local, state,
national, and international audiences alike. Since its unveiling,
the Tejano walk of fame at 415 W. McIntyre St. has attracted hundreds
of visitors who have come to see Edinburg's tribute to Tejano music
stars. In 1999, 5 stars were inducted into the Walk of Fame and
their names were engraved in a marble star and placed into the walkway.
Five additional stars will be inducted every year during Hispanic
heritage month (October). The centerpiece of the walkway is a sculpture
by Sculptor Richard Hyslin, which honors Edinburg native Jose Roberto
Pulido, a pioneer in Tejano music. The sculpture was designed with
the intent of capturing the essence of this international's star
music and is the first in a series of public art projects commissioned
by the Edinburg 2020 cultural arts committee.
University
of Texas-Pan American Art Gallery
The University of Texas - Pan American has three art galleries on
its main campus: the Charles and Dorothy Clark Gallery located in
the Fine Arts Complex and the University Gallery in the Communication
Arts and Sciences Building (COAS). The galleries offer temporary
exhibitions by award winning contemporary artist from around the
United States and Mexico, as well as student shows. During the school
year the galleries also offer visiting artists lectures and workshops.
The University's permanent art collection is housed in the Lamar
Art Gallery, Schunior Rd, Lamar Building room number 7. UTPA is
home to an extensive collection created by professional working
artists which includes paintings, prints, art exhibition posters
from around the world, modern sculpture and local artifacts. The
collection includes pieces by Salvador Dali, Eduardo Garcia, Man
Ray, Francis Picabia, and Roy Lichtenstein. The Lamar space also
showcases oil paintings from the Shary Estate.
Admission to all exhibitions is free, the galleries are open Monday
through Friday except on University holidays For more information
(956) 381-2655.
Hidalgo
County Veterans War Memorial
The Memorial, located on the courthouse lawn, honors individuals
from Hidalgo County whom were killed in action during World War
I, World War II, the Korean War and in Vietnam. Hidalgo County was
also home to three heroes awarded the distinguished Medal of Honor.
Sal
del Rey
This large salt lake 22 miles north of Edinburg was discovered by
the Spanish Conquistadors. Salt from the mines was transported overseas
to Spain and her colonies and westward into Mexico. The white banks
are also visible from Highway 186 where a historical marker rests.
Sal del Rey is open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week and
can be accessed by foot only. For more information call (956) 787-3079
ext. 100.
Baseball
Enjoy
a day at the park and root for the Edinburg Coyotes baseball team!
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