Things to do & places to visit in Laredo, Texas, United States

Located on the border between Mexico and the U.S., on U.S. I-35 and Mexican Federal Highway 85, Laredo is America's largest inland port and one of the oldest border crossing points. Once capital of the briefly held independent Republic of the Rio Grande, the city has survived a long history of conflict and friendship between the U.S. and Mexico. Its legacy is a rich community boasting unique shopping, lively entertainment and festivals, including the month-long Washington's Birthday Celebration.

Laredo city in Texas, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:16.

Top things to do (25)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Arena Gun Club (189 reviews)
- Life changing
Monday: Shooting Ranges

Arena Gun Club, Laredo's newest entertainment venue, is more than just a pistol range. It's a shooter's paradise. AGC was designed from the ground up to be a safe comfortable range for you and your family and friends to enjoy. Inside Arena Gun Club you will find a state of the art indoor range, a large on-site firearms retail store, a gunsmith & custom firearms mfg., a home safe store. See more..
5.0 Xtreme VR (32 reviews)
- Great Games!
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

XtremeVR is the only Virtual Reality Arcade in Laredo, TX (and in South Texas; sorry Austin, San Antonio, McAllen) and is one of the few Virtual Reality Arcades in the United States and the world! The technology and experience that comes with our level of virtual reality are truly incredible and almost unbelievable. "I'm mind-blown." "I didn't know it had this much... 'reality.'" Compete with friends, work with them, and even throw a birthday party! Visit us today so you may experience the breakthroughs in virtual reality, and get a taste of the future. We'll show you why we've been described as "the most incredible thing to do in Laredo, TX." See more..
5.0 Uni-Trade Stadium (18 reviews)
- Great Family Fun!
Arenas & Stadiums

Going to a Lemurs game is one of the few fun activities to do in Laredo. You get the experience of going to a sporting event without the crowds. I have had fun at every game we have gone too. See more..
5.0 Slaughter Park (4 reviews)
- Interesting to be on the border
Monday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Parks

The park is on the border if Me go and USA. The night view of the international bridge is pretty. An interesting idea lace to be and take photo. See more..
5.0 Laredo Little Theatre (4 reviews)
- Comedy Jam
Monday: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theaters

Had a great time at Comedy Jam this year. Comedians were great. We had a local comedian this year. She was great! Will be back next year. See more..
5.0 Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course (3 reviews)
- Worth the trip
Golf Courses

Fun to play and a great addition to Laredo. Definitely worth the trip. A little way from downtown, so plan ahead See more..
5.0 Rooftop Lounge (2 reviews)
- Best fish tacos in Laredo
Bars & Clubs

We had such a great time here last night!! Like no other bar in Laredo! Good music, extremely friendly and attentive staff, and insanelyy goood fish tacos! See more..
5.0 Webb County Justice Center (2 reviews)
- Web County Justice Center
Spent < 1 hour Government Buildings

The building is beige and their is a large door-window for entering. I notices that people come in the Web County Justice Center they hesitate and take a breath before entering. Worthwhile to see! See more..
5.0 George P. Kazen Federal (2 reviews)
- Beauty at George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
Spent < 1 hour Government Buildings

I liked the building of the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse. It is huge and it is attractive! However if someone enter for something bad I would want not do anything wrong. It is huge and it is attractive! However this building is beautiful! See more..
5.0 The Happy Hour Downtown Bar (1 review)
- Great Bar!
Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs

$5 Pitchers $3 beers. What else do we want? Sharing happiness from Wednesday to Sunday from 8pm to 2am. Enjoy are newly remodeled patio. See more..
5.0 Basket & Pottery Alley (1 review)
- Best Mexican gift shop in LAREDO
Speciality & Gift Shops

I visit this shop in Laredo Texas Everytime I go there. Great selection of rare and interesting merchandise! See more..
5.0 Knick Knack (1 review)
- A showcase of Laredo Artists in One Store!
Speciality & Gift Shops
This shop is located above the Cafe Dolce in Laredo. It has handmade jewelry, cards, art, clothes and bags all by local artists. They also have selection if lotions and soaps as well as books by published Laredo authors. This store is small but extremely cute, and the owner is very friendly and helpful. I am planning on starting off my Christmas shopping at Knick Knack, I'm sure I can find something for lots of people on my list. Knick Knack also offers painting and art classes for adults and children, and there is a bi-monthly Brunch and Bazaar with Cafe Dolce where you can eat, browse, and buy and expanded selection of Knick Knack's items. I highly recommended anyone and everyone to come check out Knick Knack, a real gem here in the Border City! See more..
4.5 San Augustin Plaza (50 reviews)
- Lets' take a brea here!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Touristy plaza lined with some of Laredo's biggest attractions, like the Rio Grande Museum. See more..
4.5 San Agustin Catholic Cathedral (37 reviews)
- A gorgeous Cathedral that we cannot miss it!
Monday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 5:30 AM Churches & Cathedrals

Beautiful church founded in 1778. See more..
4.5 TAMIU Planetarium (16 reviews)
- Hi-tech fun for the entire family!
Observatories & Planetariums

Laredo visitors are talking about the new Planetarium at the Texas A&M International University campus. The building itself, a pyramid-shaped glass structure, is quite impressive. The facility offers shows for the entire family and boasts one of only seven Digistar-3 systems in the nation. This high-tech equipment allows for the projection of incredible images on the planetarium dome. Shows range from wild rides through millions of stars and galaxies, to thrilling visions of the future set to the beat of modernistic sounds. The planetarium show prices are affordable. Laredo greets the future at the TAMIU planetarium - and proves that science can be fun. See more..
4.5 Webb County Courthouse (3 reviews)
- The Webb County Courthouse that police teach people and I liked it!
Spent 1-2 hours Government Buildings

This is the Webb County Courthouse. It is a beautiful building. Someone quite high asked if we could visit his Webb County Courthouse. Everybody were very friendly. When they are in the court they try to find who is in the wrong. The people that have to decide they have several people to see if this person is guilty or not guilty. Once it ends, we know ho was in the guilty. If he is wrong he will go to the prison. I learned a lot here thanks to this man. See more..
4.5 North Central Park (2 reviews)
- Great Park
Parks • Hiking Trails
through constant improvements and upgrades this has become LAredo premiere park. From jogiing trails to playground to skate boarding - ther is something for everyone here. See more..
4.0 Mall del Norte (118 reviews)
- Great mall but you can accidentally go to Mexico
Monday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Shopping Malls

Mall del Norte is one of the biggest malls in Texas with over 160 stores and great restaurants. Featuring Forever21, Crazy 8, Gap, Hollister & Co., And Coach as well as favorites Dillards and Sears. See more..
4.0 Lake Casa Blanca International State Park (46 reviews)
- Beautiful campground
Spent More than 3 hours State Parks

This RV park delivers spacious level sites, many with views of the lake. The roads in the park are paved so there are many miles for safely riding bicycles. And there are hiking trails winding through the cacti and vegetation. A fishing wharf and boat launch offers additional hours of relaxation. The best feature though is the quietness and beautiful starry nights of southern Texas. See more..
4.0 The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo (32 reviews)
- My Birthday Shopping Spree
Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Factory Outlets

I spent my birthday weekend in Laredo and decided to visit the outlets because it's the newest thing to come to Laredo. Arriving to the establishment, I saw the 2 hour free parking signs and parked my vehicle in that area. I was glad that Platinum Parking offered us a shuttle ride to the outlets shopping area. I immediately fell in love with the variety of stores. I have favorited a couple stores already. I like that many stores have 40% to 60% off and still accept coupons. Before shopping, I signed up for the VIP Club at Guest Services to receive my first free coupon book. It helped a lot. I would definitely go again on payday. See more..
4.0 Republic of the Rio Grande Museum (25 reviews)
- Small and great museum.
Monday: Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums

The Republic of the Rio Grande(R) Museum is housed in one of Laredo's oldest structures located on San Agustin Plaza in downtown Laredo. The museum is a Mexican vernacular structure, constructed in 1830 with an 1860 addition. It was once the home of Bartolome Garcia, prominent rancher and mayor of Laredo. According to tradition, in 1840, the structure served as the capitol of the Republic of the Rio Grande. The Museum is considered a historic house museum which features displays recreating an authentic c.1830 Home in Laredo. The building is a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark and a Contributing Structure to the San Agustin National Register District. Along with its neighbors, San Agustin Cathedral and La Posada Hotel, the museum forms a triangle of the most visited historic landmarks in the city. See more..
4.0 Imaginarium of South Texas (22 reviews)
- Learning and Fun for your kids
Science Museums • Educational sites

Located in Mall del Norte, you can take a break with your kids while they explore the fun and interactive exhibits. Its amazing what the kids will learn while they have fun. New exhibits for the new year make coming back a must. See more..
4.0 Alamo Drafthouse (16 reviews)
- Popcorn & a movie
Spent 2-3 hours Movie Theaters

After going all over the streets of Laredo I thought we take a break from everything, so I found the famous alamo drafthouse. This movie theater is very nice place to relax & see a movie, the seats are very comfortable & the hot butter popcorn & an ice cold coke hit the spot the screen is huge & the sound is great & the movie was excellent "The Magnificent Seven" a great western film. See more..
4.0 Jarvis Plaza (5 reviews)
- I Liked This 1 the BEST, It Fully Lighted there were many tourists taking photos*
Points of Interest & Landmarks

A young lady Pregnant all dressed in Blue Lace In Front Taking Her Picture, Beautiful Night 4 It**, I was walking by her, & said Congradulations, in Spanish Felicitaciones! See more..
3.5 Zaragoza Street (10 reviews)
- Boarder town road
Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Historic district of Laredo follows this street. See more..
3.5 Fort McIntosh (8 reviews)
- Nostalgic Memoir
Historic Sites

Newly renovated historic fort. See more..
3.5 Calvary Catholic Cemetery (5 reviews)
- Calvary Cemetery. All Souls Day. November 2nd.
Cemeteries

Beautiful service for Day of the Dead! Calvary Cemetery was packed on this day with mourners, Mariachis and attendees. See more..
3.0 Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau (3 reviews)
- Quick Stop for Information
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers

“Bienvenidos”, welcome to our wonderful city, full of history, culture and delicious cuisine! A visit to Laredo will bring you to mile marker 1 of Interstate Highway 35 and take you through a memorable trip in one of the busiest ports in the world. Whether you are here on business or leisure we want you to have a unique experience. Walk with us through the famous “streets of Laredo” and experience a unique view of Texas. See more..
2.5 Old Mercado (3 reviews)
- A bit scary
Historic Walking Areas
A historic neighborhood lined with shops and markets. See more..
Silverado's Night Club (0 review)
Bars & Clubs
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