If you've been thinking about a holiday with your children, Brownsville is a good choice. The entertainment, recreation options and festivals are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Take to the air and fly into Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.), which is the closest airport, or Matamoros, Tamaulipas (MAM-General Servando Canales Intl.), which is located 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from the city centre.