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Commemorative Air Force Rio Grande Valley Wing in Brownsville
Photographer: Kevin Stillman

Commemorative Air Force Rio Grande Valley Wing

Museum features memorabilia, equipment, uniforms, video presentation and artifacts from World War II. Flying museum includes numerous fully operational vintage aircraft from World War II and the Korean Conflict. Gift shop and Crew Member Lounge are open to the public. The popular CAF Air Fiesta is held in March. Open April–Sept. 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and Oct.–March 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.–Sat. Admission charge. Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport. 956/541-8585. www.rgvwingcaf.com.

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Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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955 S Minnesota Ave
Brownsville, Texas
78523
Phone: 956/541-8585

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Hours

Open April–Sept. 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and Oct.–March 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.–Sat.

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Created in 1970, the University of Texas at Austin's Shakespeare at Winedale program presents performances in the Theatre Barn at the Winedale Historical Center. The last two weekends in July and the first two weekends in August, this program presents three Shakespeare plays in repertory, with performances Thursday through Sunday, including weekend matinees. Other special performances throughout the year. 979/249-4171. www.shakespeare-winedale.org.

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Region: Prairies and Lakes

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