The Mitte Cultural District sits at the heart of downtown Brownsville, TX. The Mitte Cultural District was the vision of the Roy F. & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation when they provided funding for the Dean Porter Park restoration in 1998. They recognized that the area surrounding Dean Porter Park was home to most of the City’s cultural organizations and by designating this area a “Cultural District,” it would provide the impetus to promote and enhance historical, cultural, educational and family activities.All destinations within the district are within a five minute walking distance. You are bound to come across the largest zoo of its kind south of San Antonio, a Children’s Museum, Farmers’ Market and many other attractions!