Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets is a 578,000-square-foot shopping center located in Mercedes, Texas, located on Interstate 2. It is owned and managed by Simon Property Group and is part of Simon's Premium Outlets family of outlet malls. The shopping center has 140 stores. It is about 15 minutes from Harlingen.

Topgolf is a fun thing to kill time. It is about 40 minutes to an hour away from Harlingen. Food and drinks are available while you play.

Pharr’s Main Event is a hub for all the fun and games you could ever want. They have billiards, bowling, and an arcade that has over 100 games both retro and modern. It is about 40 minutes to an hour away from Harlingen.

Massey’s Gun Shop and Range is home to the longest rifle range in South Texas. You can rent and shoot a long list of guns. It is about 40 minutes to an hour from Harlingen and about 25 minutes from SpaceX Launch Facility and Boca Chica Beach.