McAllen Botanical Gardens
McAllen Nature Center (20 acres), formerly known as McAllen Botanical Gardens, is a city-operated nature preserve located in McAllen, Texas at 4101 West Business US 83. Look also at Bert Ogden Arena, 5.2 mi away. Highs of 71–82°F make January, February, March, November and December the mildest time to go.
A garden inside McAllen
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 97–99°, and about 170 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in McAllen
McAllen Botanical Gardens is inside McAllen, which has 57 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
McAllen Miller (MFE) has airline service, about 3 miles from McAllen Botanical Gardens.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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McAllen Botanical Gardens
McAllen Nature Center (20 acres), formerly known as McAllen Botanical Gardens, is a city-operated nature preserve located in McAllen, Texas at 4101 West Business US 83. The site is between Ware and Bentsen Roads on the west side of McAllen, not far from the McAllen Convention Center.
The gardens were established in 1962, with an emphasis on palms. The site is no longer maintained as a botanical garden but as a general nature site. The site contains three quarters of a mile of trails through pristine native thornscrub habitat with birding opportunities and It also has picnic areas.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 20 acres
Lodging near McAllen Botanical Gardens
For a bed close by, look to McAllen (57) and Mission (31).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From McAllen Botanical Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | in town | — | 57 44 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 RV parks | 150,640 | $190K | C+ |
| Mission | 6 mi west | 10 min | 31 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 15 RV parks | 88,992 | $176K | B− |
| Pharr | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 24 15 hotels · 3 motels · 1 hostel · 5 RV parks | 80,830 | $122K | C+ |
| Hidalgo | 7 mi south | 10 min | 16 14 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 15,376 | $164K | B− |
| Edinburg | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 15 9 hotels · 4 motels · 2 RV parks | 110,700 | $190K | C |
| Alamo | 8 mi east | 10 min | 12 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 6 RV parks | 20,625 | $145K | D |
| Palmview | 9 mi west | 15 min | 9 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 7 RV parks | 15,878 | $114K | C |
| Weslaco | 16 mi east | 25 min | 21 8 hotels · 6 motels · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 44,203 | $140K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to McAllen Botanical Gardens
These lie within 68 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw67 mi Park & preserveStarbase
15 mi Stadium & arenaBert Ogden Arena28 mi Stadium & arenaRobert and Janet Vackar Stadium
36 mi Stadium & arenaPayne Arena
51 mi LandmarkFort Brown
51 mi Zoo & aquariumGladys Porter Zoo
49 mi National Historical ParkPalo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park169K visitors a year48 mi MuseumMuseum of South Texas HistoryPhoto credits
Starbase: Jared Krahn, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bert Ogden Arena: Wikidude10000, CC0 · Payne Arena: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Fort Brown: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gladys Porter Zoo: Jc161991, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park: Schmorleitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions people have about McAllen Botanical Gardens
Is McAllen Botanical Gardens in McAllen?
Yes. It’s inside McAllen, TX.
When is the best time to visit McAllen Botanical Gardens?
January, February, March, November and December, with highs of 71–82°.
What is the closest airport to McAllen Botanical Gardens?
McAllen Miller (MFE), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is San Antonio (SAT), about 230 miles.
Where should I stay near McAllen Botanical Gardens?
McAllen (in town, 57 places to stay), Mission (6 mi, 31 places to stay) and Pharr (5 mi, 24 places to stay).
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