Spring brings wildflowers and blooming cactus. The large white blossoms of the Yucca plants are so thick in some areas that they resemble a field of snow. Aloe Vera plants grow here, too. The famous Texas 1015 sweet onions are grown here. Summer offers cool gulf breezes, white beaches, fishing, exploring Mexico, and seeing the fields of cotton, sugar cane and grain cover the landscape.
Fall starts the citrus harvest.
Any time of the year is great for enjoying the many varieties of fresh seafood and Mexican dishes served at local restaurants at reasonable prices. This is the United States' shrimp capital, and you'll find supplies of this delicious seafood plentiful. Shoppers love the malls and numerous factory outlets, and there are numerous local festivals and fiestas all year long. Texas is referred to as Texas' most historic city, evidenced by its extensive building preservation program and historic celebrations. The entire family will enjoy a vacation to the Brownsville area and a stay at Rio RV Park.