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nothing good happens in harlingen User Rating 1 rating By mystery10845 ( Mar 17, 2017) Harlingen is the worst place in the world, nothing good to see and nothing good to do! no one wants to live there, and if they do live there its probably not by choice! ...Read More Read Less
Harlingen, TX - Your Average Community User Rating 2 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) I visited Harlingen, TX last year as I was driving back from Mexico. It seemed to be a quaint Dutch town and while it was not a bad experience, it was lacking in attractions and unique entertainment.

As a supporter of the troops I did very much enjoy seeing the Iwo Jima Memoria
...Read More l. It was a pleasurable experience and it was very fascinating to see.

When looking for food in Harlingen, I highly recommend the Mexican bakeries in town. Not being from a place so near Mexico, I had never been to a Mexican bakery, but the food as unique and quite excellent to say the least. Other than the bakeries, I was disappointed with the lack of restaurants and especially quality ones.

If you do find yourself in Harlingen, South Padre Island is a short drive away. This is a gorgeous island that is perfect for anyone looking to relax. The beaches and water look like they leapt out of a magazine. It is well worth the visit and you will be sure to have quite a bit of fun while there. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Harlingen? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Centennial Park
      Lt. George Gutierrez Jr. Park
      Bowie Park
      Travis Park
      Harlingen City Lake Park
      Liberty Gardens Park
      Vestal Park
      Lon C. Hill Park

      Entertainment

      D'Arte Centre
      Schaub Art Studio
      Harlingen Community Theatre
      J. Lewis Boggus Stadium
      Cinemark Movies 10
      Cinemark 16
      Creasey's Bowl
      HCISD Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Church's Chicken
      Whataburger
      Wingstop
      Subway
      Jack in the Box
      Domino's
      KFC
      Whataburger

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Harlingen? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Harlingen.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Harlingen a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Rio Grande State Center
      Harlingen Medical Center
      Valley Baptist Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      UT Health RGV Multispecialty
      UT Health RGV Surgical Specialty
      UT Health RGV Surgery & Women's Specialty