The Atlas Obscura Guide To Brownsville

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Brownsville, Texas

Updated October 11, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Brownsville

Brownsville, Texas

Resaca De La Palma State Park

The water in this preserved area spawns vegetation that gives it a deep green color.

Most of the tombs here are above ground.

Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville City Cemetery

Wander among the gravestones in this historic border town.

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Heroica Matamoros, Mexico

La Gran Puerta de México (Mexico's Great Gateway)

A "gateway" into Mexico's northern border, represented by an abstract red tower.

1 mile from Brownsville

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