A Real “Diamond in the
Rough”
View of the pond at the Texzas Travel
Information Center in Harlingen, Texas.
The Texas Travel Information
Center,
 located near Valle Vista
Mall i
n Harlingen, wins our prize for the
most undiscovered “gem” in the Valley.

If you have never been here, you need to
pay this place a visit. They have free
brochures, maps, magazines and other
goodies from places all around the state
of Texas. It will make you realize what a
diverse and fun state Texas is.

Even Valley natives will be astounded by
the information that is  found here. There
are places to see and visit in Texas that
you may not have never thought of until
your interest is piqued by one of their
many brochures.

The way  the information is set up is also
interesting and very helpful. It is divvied
up by sections of the state. If, for
example, you are interested in visiting the
Hill Country of Texas, they have a
section for that. Or, maybe the
Big
Bend
area of West Texas is more to
your liking. They have a section for that,
too. Don’t forget the
Marfa Lights!
Brochures are there on this phenomenon,
too.

If the inside of this place is not fascinating
enough, you have to take a look at the
outside.  I have included some pictures
so you will see what I mean. There are
picnic areas, a mini citrus orchard, native
trees and shrubs and even a waterfall and
pond. This place is sparkling little jewel in
the middle of highways and the rat race.
Stop by when you get the time. You will
be amazed at what you'll find.
View of the picnic area at the Texas Travel
Information Center, in Harlingen, Texas.
An interesting mosaic near the mini orchard.


Little Gems of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas
Little Gems
“Little Gems” that we have
discovered around the Rio
Grande Valley that are
worth noting.

Mosaic Floors at
Sauza’s in Harlingen.
Mosaics are hard to find in
the Valley.
Hamburgers at The
Branding Iron in Harlingen.
Great tasting burgers and
they even have veggie
burgers.
Tres Leches Cake
at Christy’s in Brownsville-
This cake is worth driving
for!
Jewelry at SteinMart in
McAllen-some of the most
unique jewelry around
.
77Quick Lube
-in
Harlingen. This place
actually has "people
skills," a hard to find
commodity here in the
Valley. They are very
friendly, have great prices
and even have a clean
waiting room. It's a little
off the beaten path, so it's
a little calmer and quicker
than most car places.
(SHHH! Keep it under
your hat!)