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South Padre Island
Attractions
South Padre
Island
has much more to offer than just surf and sand. Check out Schlitterbahn’s Beach
Waterpark, the Point Isabel Lighthouse in nearby Port Isabel, the SPI Nature
Center, local museums and more.
SPI Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature Center
Located in Port Isabel, at the base of the bridge heading to South Padre Island,
the Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature Center offers visitors an up close look
at numerous locally indigenous sea creatures, as well as daily educational
programs. Dolphin and bird watching boat tours are also available nearby.
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
South Padre Island's Sea Turtle, Inc. is dedicated to rescuing and
rehabilitating sea turtles, particularly the endangered Kemp's Ridley. Sea
Turtle, Inc. also offers education tours, giving visitors an up-close look at
these magnificent creatures.
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark - South Padre Island
One of the top waterparks in the country, South Padre Island's Schlitterbahn
Beach Waterpark is located right on the beach and offers a wide variety of
waterslides, rides, pools and other ways to 'get wet.' Schlitterbahn Beach also
features a restaurant, sports bar and evening entertainment during the summer
season.
Museums of Port Isabel
The tiny town of Port Isabel in Deep South Texas is steeped in history. As one
of Texas’ oldest towns, Port Isabel served as a strategic port during both the
Mexican-American War and the Civil War. Today, the Museums of Port Isabel
celebrate and spotlight the area's rich history.
Palo Alto Battlefield
Over the years, the Rio Grande Valley has played an important role in Texas and
US history. Palo Alto Battlefield, just north of Brownsville, was the site of
the first battle of the US/Mexican War in 1846. Today, Palo Alto is open to
visitors as part of the National Park Service.
Point Isabel Lighthouse - Port Isabel Lighthouse
The Point Isabel Lighthouse in Port Isabel served mariners along the Texas coast
for more than five decades. Today it is designated as the Point Isabel
Lighthouse State Historic Site and is a favorite stop for tourists and history
buffs.
Gladys Porter Zoo
Located at the tip of Texas, in the border city of Brownsville, the Gladys
Porter Zoo has long been recognized as one of the nation’s best zoos. Easily one
of the most popular attractions in South Texas, Gladys Porter Zoo attracts
nearly 400,000 visitors on an annual basis.
Breakaway Cruises
Breakaway Cruises of South Padre Island offers dolphin watches, sunset cruises,
fireworks cruises, snorkel trips, and more to make your South Padre Island
vacation complete.
Fins 2 Feathers Cruises
Fins 2 Feathers Cruises of South Padre Island offers a variety of private
sunset, dolphin watch and bird watching cruises and activities.
Island Equestrian Center
South Padre Island's Island Equestrian Center offers kids and adults alike an
opportunity to ride a horse on the beach on the desolate stretches beach on the
north side of South Padre Island.
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Located a short drive from South Padre Island, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife
Refuge boasts half a dozen trails on which visitors can view an amazing variety
of bird and animal life, including the reclusive Ocelot.
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