91. Shop the Lighthouse Market Days

Editor's Note: This is the tenth installment in a series entitled, "Top 100 Things to do in the South Padre Island/ Brownsville Area," designed to aid the visitor in getting the whole experience of the area.


91. Shop the Lighthouse Market Days

Something you might consider to pass the time might be strolling through the square at the base of the lighthouse when there are wares for sale.

Sometimes you see the neatest things. It all depends on when you go.





This area is home to
some of the most smart,
sweet and beautiful women
you could ever meet.

94. Visit the Olmito Flea Market

94. Visit the Olmito Flea Market

Editor's Note: This is the sixth installment in a series titled, "Top 100 Things to do in the South Padre Island/Brownsville Area," meant to give the visitor a helping hand in finding the hidden gems in the area. Today we feature the popular flea market near Olmito, Texas on Hwy 77/83.

What economic crisis? Every single weekend this flea market is packed with people and the huge parking lots have hundreds of cars in them. It is a huge mecca and certainly someplace to go just to see all the neat things people have for sale. Ever break a carafe ? This is where you can go to buy a replacement. Need a unique crocheted Christmas gift? How about brand-new ostrich boots? Here you will find a Singer Sewing Shop, an eyeglass shop, and other specialty micro-shops.

You can find almost anything at this flea market.

Many people make the trek to Olmito just for the incredible prices on fresh produce. You just can't beat the prices or the amount you can buy or the freshness of the produce available there.

You can find beautiful foliage here.

Bling!

The food vendors have a bustling business.

This cake is 1/2 flan

(a custard) and

1/2 cake on the bottom.

Craving a hot funnel cake with powdered sugar?

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There is even live music there.

You can find all sorts of seasonal items.

There are all kinds of things everybody would be interested in.









This colorful character was just visiting,



















but you can get all sorts of pets here.

Many kinds of exotic creatures are available.