Mercedes is a beautiful city located in the state of Texas, United States. Part of Hidalgo County, Mercedes has an area of 8.06 square miles (22.4 square kilometers) and a population of around 15,500 residents. Mercedes was founded in 1907, and the city is also well known under the name of "The Queen City of the Valley". Throughout the years, Mercedes has known a spectacular development, becoming nowadays one of the best tourist destinations in the state of Texas. If you plan on visiting Mercedes soon, make sure to include some important sights of interest into your route.
Top Attractions within Mercedes
Mercedes Doll Display is a lovely museum located in Mercedes. Here you will find the most impressive dolls collection in the world and there is no way you will not be amazed by the exhibits which include more than 500 dolls, produced in more than 40 countries, but also dolls from the time of Native Americans.
Vintage Farm Equipment Museum is opened in Mercedes between October and March, and if you are visiting the city during this time of the year, make sure to include this attraction into your route. Here you will find numerous farm linked displays and you will be able to learn more about the agricultural development of the city.
The Estero Llano Grande State Park is a beautiful outdoor venue of Mercedes. In this location you will find a 200 acres park and numerous species of rare flora. The park is great for bird watching too, while the other amenities of the venue include walking trails and a great golf course. The Llano Grande Golf Course is an 18-hole golf facility which offers the best conditions for a fun time in the beautiful American city.
The International Museum of Art and Science is located in the proximity of Mercedes, at only 30 minutes distance from the city. Visiting this place will allow you the possibility to admire a spectacular collection of paintings of European art from the 16th till the 19th century. American art exhibits are also displayed within the museum.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Mercedes | Directions to Mercedes | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Weslaco | 5/8 | Directions | 26.15952 | -97.99084 |
| Harlingen | 14/22 | Directions | 26.19063 | -97.6961 |
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