South Texas history comes alive through tours of historic Harlingen buildings. Step inside the Paso Real Stagecoach Inn, built during the Civil War. Marvel at the vintage medical equipment on display in the city's first hospital. Glimpse daily life inside the home of city founder Lon C. Hill, which features many original family possessions. Enjoy photos from Harlingen's heyday as an air base, plus exhibits on railroads and ranching. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sun. Free. Off Loop 499 at Boxwood and Raintree streets. 956/216-4906. Group tours available. www.myharlingen.us/default.aspx?name=museum.home.
City: Harlingen
Region: Gulf Coast
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