Mission
Heritage Trail: Tropical
County: Hidalgo
Region: South Texas Plains
MISSION, Texas was established in 1824 by Oblate Fathers on a site three miles south of the present city. Priests are said to have planted an orange grove that was one of the first experiments with citrus culture in the lower Rio Grande Valley. Mission has since become an agricultural center for all citrus and celebrates this industry with the annual Texas Citrus Fiesta in January.
The city of Mission, Texas welcomes visitors to our beautiful community, featuring the perfect places to shop, dine, stay and play. Located between the rolling hills of Roma and the serene beaches of South Padre Island, Mission, Texas basks in radiant and invigorating sunshine. Come camp, golf, kayak, and hike or bike miles of trails. Visitors can enjoy tropical South Texas wildlife at the World Birding Center Headquarters and a true butterfly paradise at the National Butterfly Center. Mission has something for everyone to enjoy…from outdoor activities, historic sites, world-class restaurants, accommodating hotels, RV Resorts, camp grounds and plenty of shopping options from hometown gift shops to brand name retailers.
We invite you to visit Mission, Texas and experience the sights, sounds and tastes that we have to offer!
The city of Mission, Texas welcomes visitors to our beautiful community, featuring the perfect places to shop, dine, stay and play. Located between the rolling hills of Roma and the serene beaches of South Padre Island, Mission, Texas basks in radiant and invigorating sunshine. Come camp, golf, kayak, and hike or bike miles of trails. Visitors can enjoy tropical South Texas wildlife at the World Birding Center Headquarters and a true butterfly paradise at the National Butterfly Center. Mission has something for everyone to enjoy…from outdoor activities, historic sites, world-class restaurants, accommodating hotels, RV Resorts, camp grounds and plenty of shopping options from hometown gift shops to brand name retailers.
We invite you to visit Mission, Texas and experience the sights, sounds and tastes that we have to offer!
Mission Points of Interest
The Chihuahua Woods Preserve is a relic of what the Rio Grande Valley once was a unique ecosystem with an expansive variety of trees, shrubs and thickets. Today, less than 5 percent of that original T....
With lush bermuda tees, fairways and greens, Martin Valley boasts 27 holes with a par 72 on the first 18 holes and a par 36 on the back nine. Golf under an abundance of Live Oak, Mesquite and Palm tre....
Where Is Mission, Texas ?
