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McAllen is a large city located in the state of Texas, in Hidalgo County, towards the southern end of the Rio Grande Valley. To its west lies the Gulf of Mexico that sends a constant flow of sub-tropical breeze through the city, making it perfect as a birding location, and for outdoor sports and recreational activities all year through. You’ll want to book an RV in McAllen to explore everything the city has to offer.

With such close proximity to Mexico, McAllen is a popular tourist spot for both Americans and Mexicans. History has pegged the city as an agricultural, tourism, and oil center through the decades. Today the city, named after John McAllen, a wealthy businessman who donated land for building a railroad through the area, is a hub for those who travel to experience a relatively cheap vacation featuring great sightseeing, bird watching, food, shopping and more. A great way to experience all of this is by getting a travel trailer rental in McAllen.

Harlingen is less than 45 minutes to the east, while the larger city of Corpus Christi resides a little over two hours northeast.

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The Great Outdoors

Texas comes packed with great outdoorsy things to do, and McAllen is no exception to the rule. The city is great for outdoor activities for you to explore and partake in with family and friends. From hiking trails to nature parks and bird watching getaways, there is plenty to do for outdoor enthusiasts. And not just in the city; when you plan to drive around in your rented RV, you will notice that there are plenty of spots close by that also offer great outdoor activities.

The Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, along the banks of the Rio Grande, is a great spot to check out diverse birding. When you rent an RV in McAllen, you can drive to the wildlife refuge to get up close and personal with some of the finest bird watching in the southern part of the country.

For trail hiking, take your RV rental over to the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park Trail. Highlights here include the two-storey tall observatory tower and canopy point that also gives you a peek into neighboring Mexico!

There are plenty of options within city limits too. When you rent a McAllen travel trailer, you can check out the hiking trails like the Las Palmas Park Trail and the McAllen Hike and Bikes Trails, both great for taking a jog, brisk walking, and even biking.

RV Parks

There are plenty of options when it comes to RV parks, once you have decided that you will be staying in a camper rental near McAllen. Most RV parks are within close proximity to the city so you will not have far to travel as you explore the great outdoors. Valley Gateway RV Park, located in Edinburg, is a choice to consider, and also provides long-term rental options should you wish to extend your stay in the beautiful state of Texas. The park comes equipped with showers, laundry facilities, WiFi, and weekly propane refills, among other facilities. Pets are welcome here so bring Fido along.

Located in the warm Rio Grande Valley of Texas is where you will find McAllen Mobile Park. Another location to consider for parking your McAllen camper rental. Even though this park is on the outskirts of the city, it provides plenty of city-like conveniences, but in the midst of a more rustic and rural setting. Once here you will be able to enjoy conveniences like full hookups for your RV, showers, hot tubs, WiFi, laundry facilities, shaded sites, cell reception, and plenty of entertainment options to go with it. The site offers daily, weekly, and monthly rates.

You can also choose to park your luxury motorhome rental from McAllen at the Lazy Palms Ranch RV Park, located in the midst of the Rio Grande Valley, and a short distance from McAllen. This RV park offers full hookups, showers, and a lovely countryside setting to provide you with some peaceful beauty.

Exploring The City

McAllen is a great city to explore. With a sub-tropical climate thanks to it being located close to the Gulf of Mexico, the city has been nicknamed the “City of Palms,” which also makes it perfect for lots of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year. If you enjoy art, then consider checking out the Arts District, located in the heart of the city and along Main Street. Park your McAllen travel trailer rental, and head out to see what all the more than 2 dozen art galleries have to showcase.

Nearby the more than 100-year-old Archer Park, and one block west of the Arts District is where you will find the Historic District. If you continue to walk over two more streets, you will find yourself in the entertainment district. With all of these districts, everyone should be thrilled.

The McAllen Nature Center is home to numerous varieties of plants, birds and animals species, and is an interesting way to check out the ecology of the area. Bring your luxury motorhome rental from McAllen and make it a day here, don’t forget to bring your binoculars.

If the outdoors is calling your name, cruise over to the Town Lake at Firemen’s Park. Here you will find kayaking, pedal boating, and paddle boarding. Should you be an avid fisherman, bring your poles and see if you can bring the big one home. Be sure though to have any appropriate licenses you may need.

You can’t go wrong with food in this city, as McAllen comes with a wide variety of eateries and restaurants catering to varied budgets, taste buds, and cuisines. From farmers markets to fine dining and plenty of international cuisines, travelers are spoilt for choice.

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