Attractions in Harlingen

Discover the history, adventure, and outdoor spirit that make Harlingen a memorable South Texas destination. Honor American heroes at the iconic Iwo Jima Monument and explore fascinating Marine Corps exhibits nearby. Then immerse yourself in the region’s outdoor heritage at Bass Pro Shops, where shopping meets wildlife, conservation, and entertainment.

Iwo Jima Monument

In October 1981, Dr. de Weldon gifted his original, full-sized, 32-foot-high Iwo Jima working model to the Marine Military Academy as an inspiration to the young cadets. The stunning outdoor sculpture is the original from which the monument in Arlington, Virginia, was cast.

The museum, located next to the monument, features Marine Corps memorabilia, videos about the battle, and a Veterans’ Hall of Fame. Many lucky visitors can also enjoy the MMA Corps of Cadets’ parades throughout the year.

320 Iwo Jima Blvd. 
Harlingen, TX 78550 
Museum: 956-421-9234
Collection Manager: 956-421-9221

Bass Pro Shops

The ultimate outdoors attraction is in Harlingen!

Bass Pro Shops, America’s most popular outdoor store, is now open in Harlingen. These stores are a combination of museum, art gallery, aquarium, outdoor education, conservation, and entertainment. Each store is uniquely themed to the region in which it is located so that no two stores are alike.

The Harlingen store offers outdoor enthusiasts 3½ football fields of shopping excitement, with the area’s largest selection of equipment and clothing for hunting, fishing, hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking, and more. The gift and nature center serves up a wide variety of outdoor-related items, from lamps and dishes to bird feeders and furniture. There is an expansive boat showroom, as well as a boat service center.

The outdoors is brought indoors with unique exterior and interior motifs, including massive logwork and rockwork, large aquariums and water features stocked with native fish species, and an extensive collection of museum-quality fish and wildlife exhibits. Historic photos, artifacts, and memorabilia pay tribute to the Rio Grande Valley’s great outdoor heritage.