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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site near Brownsville
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site

On May 8, 1846, the thunder of cannon fire rumbled across the prairie of Palo Alto, signaling the start of a two-year war between the United States and Mexico. Today, only six miles from the official U.S./Mexico border, which resulted from this war. The battlefield site preserves this scene of conflict and presents the history of the war through videos, displays, tours and a bookstore. This is the only unit of the National Park Service dedicated to telling the story of the U.S.-Mexican War. Exhibits cover war from both countries' perspectives. Open daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 7200 Paredes Line Rd., near intersection of F.M. 1847/F.M. 511. 956/541-2785. www.nps.gov/paal.

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7200 Paredes Line Rd., near intersection of F.M. 1847/F.M. 511
Brownsville, Texas
956/541-2785

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Open daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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U.S. largest and oldest producer of onion plants since 1913. Seasonal fresh produce can be purchased by mail order or walk-in. Visitors can tour the farm or packinghouse. Tour groups by appointment only. Open. Dec.–Jul., Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sept.–Nov., Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Aug. Call 830/876-2430 for catalog. www.dixondalefarms.com.

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