Laredo Travel Guide

Laredo, situated on the border of Mexico, is a thriving Texas community with strong Mexican influences sprinkled throughout. In Laredo, guests will find a satisfying mix of culture, culinary influences, and language, making their experience one of a kind and something that can only come from deep inside Southern Texas.

Things to Do in Laredo

Pastimes for Laredo's visitors include a variety of different cultural and all-around-fun activities. The Mall del Norte, boasting over 160 stores and restaurants, is one of Texas’ biggest malls and happens to be located in downtown Laredo, turning it into a popular tourist destination. The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo is also a great location for shopping, as it has two stories and scenic views of Mexico from its upper level patio. The TAMIU Planetarium offers guests the chance to gaze at far away planets and star systems, while the Arena Gun Club offers an indoor pistol range, a firearms retail shop, and a qualified gunsmith. Other fun activities include working out at Crunch Fitness, touring the city's historic district and Fort Macintosh, and bird watching.

Best Places to Stay in Laredo

When looking for the perfect vacation rental, look no further than Laredo. Laredo offers an assortment of affordable vacation homes and rentals that are fully equipped with all of the amenities of an everyday home. The rentals each have a full kitchen and are loaded with Texas charm and delicate decor.

Best Time to Visit Laredo

Summer is the best time to visit Texas. However, the off season -the end of summer and into the “winter months”- provides visitors with a break from the scorching Texas heat.

Best Events in Laredo

The annual Laredo Birding Festival attracts thousands of avid bird watchers to the Laredo area each year. The festival features workshops, seminars, film showings, and bird watching field trips that allow visitors to witness many of the 250 species of birds that reside within Laredo. The Laredo Fair & International Exposition is another annual Laredo event, which takes place each March. The fair consists of an art show, livestock, pig races, a baking competition and sale, a hot dog eating competition, and a motorcycle rally, as well as a petting zoo and a number of fun rides.

Things to Do for Families in Laredo

There are also fun locations for families to go to. Two of which are XtremeVR and the Laredo Center for the Arts. XtremeVR is south Texas’s only VR arcade, featuring a number of different VR games and experiences that the whole family will love. Laredo Center for the Arts offers both permanent and rotational art exhibits, dance performances, music, and visual art displays. The center also offers classes that are open to the public.