Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville is a city of 189,177 people in Cameron County, Texas, founded in 1849.
Why visit Brownsville
Townapedia lists 87 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 92 places to eat, 30 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Sunrise Mall, Gateway International Bridge, Cameron County Courthouse and Fort Brown.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 50°F.
Weather in Brownsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brownsville
Brownsville is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the largest city and county seat of Cameron County, located on the western Gulf Coast in South Texas, adjacent to the border with Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The city covers 145.2 sq mi (376.066 km2), and had a population of 186,738 at the 2020 census. As of the 2020 U.S. census, it is the 136th-most populous city in the United States and 18th-most populous in Texas. It is part of the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Brownsville, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Gateway International Bridge
Bridge · 6.4 mi
Bridge in Brownsville, Texas
University of Texas at Brownsville
School · 6.3 mi
Defunct university
Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates
Bridge · 7.3 mi
Bridge in Matamoros, Mexico
Nature Park Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 6.2 mi
Outdoor stage area with tiered seating for performance and public speaking.
Museums and landmarks87
Cameron County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Building in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
Fort Brown
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
Former US Amy post in Texas
Old Brulay Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.5 mi
Building in Brownsville (vicinity), Cameron County, Texas
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic site in Brownsville (vicinity), Cameron County, Texas
Browne-Wagner House
Monument and historic site · 6.0 mi
One of the earliest Episcopal churches organized in Texas, this congregation was founded in 1851. The Rev. William Passmore served as...
245 East Saint Charles Street, Brownsville
Brownsville Heritage Museum
Museum · 6.2 mi
1325 East Washington Street, Brownsville
Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Resaca de la Palma Battlefield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Museo del Agrarismo Mexicano
Museum · 9.9 mi
Mexican Agrarianism Museum
75 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
Gladys Porter Zoo
Park · 5.4 mi
In Brownsville, Texas
500 Ringgold Street, Brownsville
Bobz World
Sports field and stadium · 6.2 mi
36451 East Ocean Boulevard, Los Fresnos
Mo-Fr 09:30-17:00, Sa-Su 09:30-18:30
Ernesto Gamez Cascade Park
Park · 2.7 mi
3510 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville
sunrise-sunset
La Galaxia and La Lomita Park
Park · 5.2 mi
1501 Calle Espacio, Brownsville
sunrise-sunset
Monte Bella Trails Park
Park · 4.7 mi
2485 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville
sunrise-sunset
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes92
Delicious Desserts & Deli
Restaurant · Mexican, American, Regional · 6.3 mi
301 Mexico Boulevard, Brownsville
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Tortilleria San Juanita
Restaurant · Mexican · 5.5 mi
855 W Elizabeth St, Brownsville
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00, Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
The Oyster Bar ll
Restaurant · 4.6 mi
153 153 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00, Su 11:30-19:00
Beethoven's
Cafe · American · 5.7 mi
105 North Arroyo Boulevard, Los Fresnos
06:30 -17:00
80 more on the map.
Where to stay30
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brownsville by IHG
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
1985 North Expressway, Brownsville
Quality Inn
Motel and hotel · 4.5 mi
7051 South Padre Island Highway, Brownsville
Americas Best Value Inn Brownsville
Motel and hotel · 4.6 mi
7364 South Padre Island Highway, Brownsville
Courtyard Brownsville
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
3955 North Expressway, Brownsville
Deluxe 6 Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 4.3 mi
8280 North Expressway, Brownsville
Churches and places of worship39
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Church · Roman Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
1218 East Jefferson Street, Brownsville
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 3.0 mi
3515 Old Highway 77, Brownsville
Lord of Divine Mercy Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
650 East Alton Gloor Boulevard, Brownsville
Mary, Mother of the Church Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.2 mi
1914 Barnard Road, Brownsville
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 5.5 mi
1200 Lincoln Street, Brownsville
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 5.8 mi
555 West Saint Francis Street, Brownsville
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries141
Escuela Secundaria General No. 3 “Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara”
School · 7.6 mi
Acapulco
Healthcare21
Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville
Hospital · 5.3 mi
1040 West Jefferson Street, Brownsville
Map of Brownsville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 50°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 60°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 67°F | 1.6 in |
| May | 87°F | 73°F | 2.1 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 76°F | 3.2 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 77°F | 2.3 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 5.8 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 67°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 59°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 53°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wfo Brownsville (6 mi away), rain and snow from Brownsville 3.5 N, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cameron County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Cameron Park 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Olmito 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Los Fresnos 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Rancho Viejo 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Reid Hope King 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Orason 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Indian Lake 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- San Pedro 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Edinburg 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- McAllen 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Immaculate Conception Church Brownsville Texas, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Brown earthworks, Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palo alto 0028, Schmorleitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FEMA - 37203 - Flooding in Texas, Jacinta Quesada, Public domain
- Entrance of the Gladys Porter Zoo, Jc161991, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Resaca De La Palma Battlefield 2012-09-04 11-07-21, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Advent Cameron County Texas, AF956DEA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-344935 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-160147 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS042-E-155610 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-160146 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-155611 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Adelia vaseyi8, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adelia vaseyi7, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adelia vaseyi5, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adelia vaseyi4, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capparis incana2, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Adelia vaseyi6, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adelia vaseyi3, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adelia vaseyi1, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capparis incana1, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capparis incana5, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capparis incana3, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Erebinae- Melipotis cellaris, Kristof Zyskowski & Yulia Bereshpolova, CC BY 2.0
- Frederickia flaviterminata, Kristof Zyskowski & Yulia Bereshpolova, CC BY 2.0
- Prochoerodes olivata, Kristof Zyskowski & Yulia Bereshpolova, CC BY 2.0
- Semaeopus cantona, Kristof Zyskowski & Yulia Bereshpolova, CC BY 2.0
- Frederickia s-signata (Signate Looper Moth), Kristof Zyskowski & Yulia Bereshpolova, CC BY 2.0
- Palo Alto prairie, NPS, Public domain
- Morning over the battlefield, NPS, Public domain
- Good morning, NPS, Public domain
- Rare site, NPS, Public domain
- Morning view, NPS, Public domain
- Morning serenity, NPS, Public domain
- Snake crossing, NPS, Public domain
- Morning in South Texas, NPS, Public domain
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