Nearby Attractions

A Long-billed Thrasher at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Palo Alto Battlefield is conveniently located near many natural and cultural resource sites.

Bill Bouton (public domain)

Points of Interest

Palo Alto Battlefield is located approximately 25 miles from Gulf of Mexico and the South Padre Island tourist area. The park is also about ten miles from the Mexican city of Matamoros. No matter your interests, you're bound to find something to your liking within a short drive of the park.

Historical Interests

Historic Brownsville Museum
Stillman House & Heritage Museum
Museo Casa Mata
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site

Nature Watching

South Texas Ecotourism Center
Sabal Palm Sanctuary
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Other Points of Interest

Gladys Porter Zoo
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Brownsville Parks & Recreation

 

The historical marker on the corner of FM 511 and FM 1847 is a popular spot for photos.

NPS Photo

Historical Markers

You can find several Mexican War related markers near the park. Monuments recognizing the Battle of Palo Alto are found at the intersection of FM 1847 and FM 511. A marker commemorating the Battle of Resaca de la Palma can be found at our Resaca de la Palma Battlefield unit.

A marker for Rancho Carricitos, the skirmish that began the war, is found on Highway 281, about 25 miles west of Brownsville. Perhaps most notably, the remnants of Fort Texas can be found on the bank of the river near the campus of UTRGV.

Partners & Resources

Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
City of Brownsville