Harlingen Travel Information Center

"Everything IS bigger in Texas! This welcome center/ tourist information center is much more than that and one which I was not expecting. This place is more of a zen garden, with beautiful water features and rolling water fall. This is such a peaceful place in the midst of all the chaos! People inside were/ are beyond friendly, helpful and well informed. Only drawback is that they close at 17:00. Wish they were open 24/7."

"We are locals here in Harlingen and had NO IDEA this little gem was right in front of us the whole time. We learned so much of not only what’s going on around us but the whole state of Texas!Here is a perfect place to plan a day trip or a trip up north! There are maps, flowers and magazines to take with you. The docent that works there has SO much knowledge ! I HIGHLY recommend visiting out visitors center. There is so much to do and so much to learn. You can even bring a picnics lunch and eat outside under the star jasmine canopy!"

"A very welcoming visitor center with very helpful and well informed staff. Very clean inside and a gorgeous garden patio! We used one of the picnic tables and enjoyed our lunch al fresco!"

"Nice clean facilities. Very helpful and friendly staff. A safe place to take a break. And the gardens surprised me, it was beautiful. Lots of great information available."

"I've lived in the Rio Grand Valley for 7 years and just discovered this hidden gem! Very helpful friendly people who will give you oodles of brochures about every region in Texas. The outdoor garden is an idyllic respite from the tensions of traveling. Guaranteed your blood pressure will go down. For the men, It's close to Bass Pro, their serenity spot."