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11. All you have to do is visit our McAllen Texas Tropics Facebook Page to catch a glimpse of how McAllen-ites spend a day enjoying cool breezes, our Rio Grande River and a bi-national view…all while kayaking! Several weeks ago, many of our own employees at the McAllen Chamber got to experience a day on the Rio Grande River. Trust me, you don't have to know the individuals pictured to get a great laugh and sense of adventure any individual or group can take advantage of with organizations like Los Caminos del Rio! Bring on the pros and newbies alike; they cater to everyone! After-all, why be next to the water, when you can be in it?! ;)


12. It took about 8 months of taking the same route home in my somewhat zoned state, to discover that in my short absence McAllen had gained its own ice rink! That's right...one moment you're eating a raspa under a palm tree and the next you're cooling off on the ice! I highly recommend visiting RGV Ice Center…whether you're a weathered local or fair visitor -it’s a deliciously cool break!

13. Most cities have a city bird, a city flower, a city logo…but now McAllen is introducing our city's own Tropical Cocktail! What better way to decide that, than to ask our devoted residents and visitors to help us find the recipe? The McAllen Chamber/CVB is hosting a Tropical Cocktail Contest, and by visiting our website @ www.mcallencvb.com, anyone (of legal age) can submit a recipe. McAllen-ite's palettes and taste are continuously growing and seeking out new experiences, and what better to celebrate our lively lifestyles, than a city-cocktail!

14. Don't see New York and musicals in your near future?...not a problem. With a brand new, state-of-the-art convention center, as well as, our popular auditorium, broadway is coming to McAllen! From Hairspray and High School Musical to Rocky Horror Show…there are plenty of shows to fill you craving without emptying your wallet! Come discover a McAllen secret!

15. Go Dancing! Last night I dropped my sister off at the Ice House and if their glass floor looking down into the wine cellar below isn't enough (not to mention it's actually McAllen's old ice house -beautifully renovated, my sister was joining a 90's dance party!I love dancing and having so many venues and varying theme nights allow me to get creative and boogey the night away! ;)