Situated near the border with Mexico, Brownsville is a medium-sized city situated in the southern most corner of Texas. Home to 140,000 residents, Brownsville is busy port city, with strong links to Mexican-American trade and industry, and benefits from a warm climate throughout the year as a popular destination for sports and outdoor recreation.
The Brownsville Heritage Museum houses exhibits and artifacts relating to the Brownsville area throughout history, with strong influences from the city's close ties with Mexican culture. The Children's Museum in the downtown area is also popular amongst families visiting the city, as a fun and educational day out for kids and adults alike.
The Gladys Porter Zoo is a private zoo located within easy access of the downtown area. Home to animals across 377 different species, the zoo attracts almost half a million visitors each year, and is one of the most popular attractions in the center of Brownsville amongst tourists to the city.
