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McAllen

The Rio Grande Valley is noted for its subtropical climate and facilities for summer and winter visitors. Numerous golf courses are available. Visit wildlife refuges and parks for birdwatching, tour fruit and vegetable groves, and shop five primary shopping districts. Town Lake at Firemen’s Park offers kayaking, canoeing, and camping.

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