About Experience Edinburg
Discover our wonderful city when you Experience Edinburg’s exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation and education. Immerse yourself in our community and enjoy special events that highlight this region’s vibrant culture. Experience leading entertainment at the largest indoor venue in South Texas, the Bert Ogden Arena. Watch a live United Soccer League game or enjoy live performances at The H-E-B Park sports facility.
Venture outdoors and Experience Edinburg’s many parks, trails, as well as the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center. The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center offers 40-acres of scenic wetlands in middle of an urban landscape. One of Edinburg’s jewels, the Center receives migratory birds, waterfowl, butterflies and over 13 species of ducks in winter months. The Center also provides environmental education to visitors and students to enrich their skills with various programs and annual nature activities.
Learn about South Texas culture at the Museum of South Texas History, located in downtown Edinburg. The museum has been preserving rich regional history for more than 50 years and takes visitors back in time with its permanent and traveling exhibits. The beautiful museum also features stunning architecture throughout its facility. The Spanish Colonial Revival style Grand Lobby is reminiscent of the Spanish and Mexican heritage that reverberates throughout the region.
Allow your taste buds to Experience Edinburg’s assorted food & drink when you select from a variety of dine-in restaurants or if you’re on the go, a wide selection of fast-food options. There are many exciting local favorites throughout that make our Edinburg menus memorable. Experience authentic Mexican cuisine at Trevino’s Restaurant, or unwind while watching your favorite sports team at University Drafthouse, which boasts excellent pub fare and offers a wide selection of craft brews.
And when looking for something to do, Edinburg’s festivals are inimitable. Drawing thousands annually, the South Texas Film Festival, FridaFest, Edinburg Music Fest, and the Night of Lights Parade are a few of the many signature events that add to the culture and vibe of our city.
Edinburg is also an educational hub for the region. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers an innovative approach to learning for the 21st century. Ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in Texas, this college is also home to a new school of medicine that strives for the highest professional standards in the medical care industry.
Entertainment. Recreation. Dining. History. Education. We invite you to come live like a local and Experience Edinburg where you can delight in historic South Texas charm and explore the unique jewels of the City.