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McAllen, Texas, is a city in the southwestern region of the United States. One of its chief attractions is the State Farm Arena, which was newly renovated in 2010, and is locally famous as the home of the local RGV Vipers basketball team as well as the Killer Bees ice hockey team. McAllen is also home to a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as camping, fishing, hiking and boating.

Key facts

McAllen can be easily reached by travelers who fly into the McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) and take a rental car or bus into town. The city's most famous neighborhood is the downtown area centered around 17th Street. You can park your car at the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage or drive around the center of town on one of the city's famous local pedicabs.

Hints and tips

McAllen has a typical South Texas climate with extremely hot summers and relatively warm winters. As such, travelers flock to the city during all times of the year. McAllen is also home to a wealth of fine dining establishments, ranging from classic all-American menus to fine Mexican restaurants. Downtown is where travelers will find most restaurants and a great concentration of nightclubs, such as the Bohemia Lounge, Classico, Cine El Rey and many others.