Laredo
Another one-of-a-kind Tex-Mex event
Laredo is the start of the Lone Star State and a journey experience that is American, Texan, and Mexican all at the same time. It is in the middle of South Texas, at mile marker 1 on Interstate Highway 35. This is the kind of mix of culture, language, food, and atmosphere that you can only find in the middle of South Texas.
This small Spanish house was built more than 258 years ago on the Rio Grande and still has antiques from that time. You can walk around the historic downtown and see places like San Agustin Plaza, the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, and San Agustin Cathedral which are important to both local and Texan history.
You can count on the places to stay in Laredo to make your time on the border with South Texas feel like home. With almost 4,000 hotel rooms, Laredo has a wide range of options to fit your price and travel needs. You can stay in a historic hotel in downtown Laredo or a suite just minutes from the airport.
For people who love shopping, Laredo’s original main street, San Bernardo Avenue, has more than 40 city blocks of genuine goods. The people who come to these one-of-a-kind shops range from people pulling trailers to tourists who just want to buy something special that says “Hecho en Mexico.” Everywhere you look, you’ll find amazing shopping and great deals.
All over town, you can find good Mexican, Tex-Mex, and other foods with a Laredo flair. Come for the real Mexican food, and stay for the taste.
The warm weather in Laredo makes it a great place to have fun and rest over the weekend. The Max, Laredo’s public golf course, is tucked away next to the Rio Grande. Get ready to hit the first ball on this Robert Trent Jones, II-designed course in South Texas. The public 18-hole course is 7,297 yards long and goes all the way to the end of the country, where you can see the Rio Grande.
Birding in Laredo has made people come from all over North America. Trails with lots of birds are easy to moderately tough. Take a walk through a beautiful area to see native plants and flowers that grow in South Texas, or watch rare birds in their natural environment.
The best part is getting to Laredo! Interstate Highway 35, US Highways 59 and 83, and Texas Highway 359 all go through Laredo. Three companies fly into and out of Laredo International Airport: Allegiant, United Companies, and American Airlines.