2012-2013

Official Visitors Guide

Experience golf from a whole new perspective

at the new Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones II

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ON THE COVER Robert Trent Jones Jr. takes time to test his latest masterpiece, the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course in April 2011.

Rediscover our flavor

Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau
800.361.3360 WWW.VISITLAREDO.COM

Mayors Welcome 4 Introduction to Laredo 5 Visitors Information & Maps 6 Transportation 8 Accommodations 10
o Hotel Listing o Hotel Map 12 14

EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY

Dining Entertainment
o Arts & Culture o Shopping o Family Fun o Night Life

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Annual Events Sports

o Golf o Home Teams o Collegiate / Kayaking o Birding o Hunting

Additional Information
o Higher Education o Health Care o Real Estate

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An Introduction to Laredo

Mayors Welcome
Dear Visitors & Friends:

T
Mayor Raul G. Salinas

his small Spanish Villa, founded over 255 years ago on the banks of the Rio Grande, is now the largest land port in the United States and quickly becoming the most modern city in South Texas. In 2010 alone, Laredo managed 185.39 billion dollars in trade with the world. One of the fastest growing cities in the entire United States, Laredo continues

to thrive- and modernize in the process-at a tremendous pace. In fact, Laredo was selected All- American City for 1993 and was semi-finalist in 2007. Unprecedented progress and rich history blend perfectly in this city. Laredo is a place where youthful energy and historic character point toward a bright future.

Theres no place like Laredo, Texas! As Mayor of this great community, I invite you to come experience the authentic flavors of our culture, character and warmth. Come in and experience Laredos rich history, with over 100 historically significant designations, markers and locations community-wide. The local favorites include Plaza San Agustin, Jarvis, St. Peters and old Fort McIntosh, now the home of Laredo Community College. Visitors to Laredo will also immediately sense the cultural influences from the many great Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine restaurants, to the Spanish language immersions. San Bernardo Avenue offers shoppers authentic Mexican ware and products. This 40- block mega retail area is one of Laredos best kept secrets and will lead to hours of fun-filled findings, all at an affordable price. Artisans hand-crafted specialties are common place and store owners dont mind negotiating the price if you are willing to take more than just one item. So immerse yourself in a community with a truly authentic identity, more flags than the state of Texas, and a history older than the U.S. itself; its two and a half centuries in a modern day world. Come and see us! Sincerly, Mayor Raul G. Salinas

WBCA Stars & Stripes Airshow Spectacular

School group tours Republic of the Rio Grande Museum

We look forward to extending a warm Bienvenidos a Laredo to you.

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Visitor Information
hile visiting Laredo you will experience a cultural ambiance like no other. Explore our history while strolling through picturesque downtown plazas. Experience the culinary variety that our city has to offer, from authentic Mexican cuisine to contemporary creations by local chefs. To fill your appetite for south of the border decorative accents such as furniture, pottery, wrought iron, talavera and wood go no further than San Bernardo Avenue. All this while enjoying our year round sunny skies and South Texas hospitality.

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Transportation Services

Car Rental Directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5911 San Dario Ave. / 956.726.4713 5210 Bob Bullock Loop (Airport Passenger Terminal) / 956.722.3347 3119 E. Saunders / 956.725.5262

Hertz Rent-A-Car
5210 Bob Bullock Loop (Airport Passenger Terminal) / 956.791.8732 5110 McPherson Rd #6a / 956.717.2882

ransportation T
Air Service
Taxi Directory
Garzas Taxi
1201 Zaragoza St. / 956.723.5313

Budget Rent-A-Car
5210 Bob Bullock Loop (Airport Passenger Terminal) / 956.721.4749

National Car Rental

5210 Bob Bullock Loop (Airport Passenger Terminal) / 800.826.6890

Avis Rent-A-Car
5210 Bob Bullock Loop (Airport Passenger Terminal) / 956.722.1533

Budget Car Rental

802 W. Auto Rd. / 956.721.4717

Laredo International Airport

5210 Bob Bullock Loop 956.795.2000 www.laredointernationalairport.com Laredo International Airport is proud to offer the following services: Free Parking Airport and U.S. Customs open 24 hours $180 Million invested in airport infrastructure since 1994 Daily jet service to DFW, Houston, Las Vegas and Orlando (seasonal) American Airlines www.aa.com / 800.433.7300 Continental Airlines www.continental.com / 800.523.3273 Allegiant www.allegiant.com

Laredo Car Rental Red Fox Taxi

800 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.724.6669 5210 Bob Bullock Loop (Airport Passenger Terminal) / 206.338.7153

Royal Cab Co
701 Salinas Ave. / 956.724.3892

Laredo Car Hire

3813 Hwy. 359 / 206.309.4809

A-1 Taxi
506 Iturbide St. / 956.723.9177

City Taxi
711 Salinas Ave. / 956.722.1614

International Taxi
506 Iturbide St. / 956.723.9777

Ground Transportation
Public Transportation
El Metro Bus Service
1301 Farragut / 956.795.2280 For maps and schedules visit www.main.elmetrotransit.com

Laredo Yellow Cab

1018 Grant St. / 956.723.8285

Tops Taxi
3019 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.722.1011

VIP Taxi
3806 Ebony Ave. / 956.724.5304

Red Top Taxi

810 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.723.3711

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Accommodations

homewood suites by hilton - laredo, texas

Ask about our long term rates
Spacious suites (1 & 2 bedrooms) Fully equipped kitchens with full size refrigerator & freezer Complimentary hot breakfast buffet (daily) and dinner, beer & wine (M-Th) Complimentary high-speed internet Complimentary shuttle transportation Complimentary grocery shopping service Complimentary access to Golds Gym 24h onsite fitness center 24h business center Conference room for events & meetings Pet friendly (one time fee) Outdoor pool, jacuzzi, courtyard & BBQ grill area
The Terraza Verde Res taurant inside the Holiday Inn Civic Photo Description Center Hotel

Weve been expecting you!

Hotels
O
ne of the most essential elements in planning the perfect trip is choosing the ideal place for relaxation and recreation. Whether youre looking for a historic hotel in the downtown district or a suite just a few minutes from the airport, Laredo offers a wide variety of accommodations to match your pocketbook and travel needs. Continued on page 12

98 calle del norte laredo, tx 78041 tel: 956.753.9200 fax: 956.753.9202 800.call.home
At Mall Del Norte behind Dillards

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residence inn by marriott - laredo, texas

Service So Memorable! Ask about our long term rates

e are conveniently located in the heart of Laredos premier shopping area like Mall Del Norte, among others. Enjoy our Beautifully decorated suites, breathtaking atrium and the finest dining experience at The Ambassador Steakhouse. 154 beautifully decorated suites Complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly managers reception Indoor heated pool, whirlpool & sun deck Fully equipped fitness center.

Spacious suites (1 & 2 bedrooms) Fully equipped kitchens with full size refrigerator & freezer Complimentary hot breakfast buffet (daily) and dinner, beer & wine (M-Th) Complimentary high-speed internet Complimentary shuttle transportation Complimentary grocery shopping service Complimentary access to Golds Gym 24h onsite fitness center 24h business center Conference room for events & meetings Pet friendly (one time fee) Outdoor pool, jacuzzi, patio & BBQ grill area

110 Calle Del Norte | Laredo, Texas 78041 | Ph: 956-723-9100 | Fax: 956-723-9105 | www.laredo.embassy

310 lost oaks blvd. laredo, tx 78041 tel: 956.753.9700 fax: 956.753.9702 800.331.3131
Behind Buffalo Wild Wings

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Behind Mall Del Norte Courtesy Car Meeting Space Internet Kitchen

Toll Free

Pet Friendly

Rooms

Phone

Pool

Hotel
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Address

AmeriKSuiteS
A Boutique Collection Hotel

5420 San Bernardo 6551 Metro Court 1410 Hospitality Dr 2410 Santa Ursula 7060 San Bernardo 110 Calle Del Norte 106 W. Village Blvd 700 W. Hillside Rd. 5830 San Bernardo 4910 San Bernardo 7903 San Dario 800 Garden Street 7223 Bob Bullock Loop 98 Calle Del Norte 7223 Bob Bullock Lp 9006 Mines Road 4914 San Bernardo 1000 Zaragoza 3610 Santa Ursula 7220 Bob Bullock Lp 3915 San Bernardo 4820 San Bernardo 9017 San Dario 2503 Saunders 5920 San Bernardo 5310 San Bernardo 4119 Santa Maria 1006 W. Calton 2010 Loma Del Sur 3600 San Bernardo 310 Lost Oaks Blvd 8713 Mines Rd 1219 Matamoros St 1 South Main 4109 San Bernardo 5940 San Bernardo 7010 Bob Bullock Lp 2620 Santa Ursula 1103 S. Bob Bullock Lp

956.723.3603 956.725.5222 956.723.1600 956.725.5555 956.724.8221 956.723.9100 956.724.1920 956.722.4533 956.723.5300 956.722.5272 956.717.8888 956.727.5800 956.218.8888 956.753.9200 956.218.8888 956.726.9811 956.722.2441 956.722.1701 956.722.0511 956.724.7222 956.726.1628 956.722.7631 956.712.1405 956.791.2999 956.722.8133 956.725.8187 956.722.9076 956.712.0733 956.724.7300 956.724.1947 956.753.9700 956.717.5887 956.725.1800 956.722.2411 956.723.3661 956.717.0800 956.722.0444 956.722.6321 956.753.9500

1.800.460.1176 1.888.341.5657 1.866.723.9777 1.800.321.2211 1.800.329.7466 1.800.362.2779 1.800.EXT.STAY 1.866.722.4501 1.800.292.4053

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1.800.HAMPTON 1.800.465.4329 1.888.465.4329 1.800.225.5466

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Amenities
Free Shuttle Complimentary Full American Breakfast LCD Flat Screen TV High Speed WiFi & Wireless Internet Exercise Room & Swimming Pool Amenities

1.800.444.2099 1.800.531.5900 1.800.531.5900

Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No

Nearby Attractions and Restaurants

Mall Del Norte Laredo Intl. Airport Downtown Shopping Olive Garden Tony Romas Red Lobster Lubbys Chilis Fuddruckers Golden Corral Johnny Carinos Logans Steakhouse Long John Silvers Intl. Food Court (Inside Mall)

1.800.466.8356 1.800.466.8356

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1.800.733.7663 1.800. RED.ROOF

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1.800.331.3131

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1.888.974.2586 1.877.722.2411

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1-888-341-5657
6551 Metro Court Laredo, TX 78041
(Behind Mall Del Norte)
Accommodations

1.800.238.8000 1.800.800.8000 1.800.825.8375

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Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau 501 San Agustin I Laredo, Texas 78040 800.361.3360 I www.visitlaredo.com

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Free High-Speed Internet Access Shuttle Service Great Central Location for International Accessibility

Simply Refreshing Its A New Stay

For reservations, call

1-800-321-2211 or (956) 725-5555

LONG TERM RATES AVAILABLE

2410 Santa Ursula Laredo, Texas 78040 www.courtyard.com

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Climate:
Laredo has an abundance of sunshine throughout most of the year, with an annual average of 320 sunny days, mild winters and high summer day time temperatures range from 68 degrees (F) in January to over 100 degrees in August. Normal annual rainfall is 20 inches. The prevailing wind is from the southeast at an average speed of 12.6 miles per hour.

Newly Relaunch Hotel

Full Service Hotel, Located on IH-35 Your Convention Headquarters

800 Garden Street Laredo, Texas 78040 956-727-5800 956-727-0278 Fax

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Dining

Polos Bakery
219 Garfield St. / 956.725.8852

Postres by Cakeland
6950 McPherson Rd. / 956.568.1532

Dining
B
uen Provecho! Laredo has many dining options for you to explore during your stay including authentic Mexican cuisine, American fare, scrumptious sushi or antojitos. Whatever you crave, you are sure to find an amazing array of options. Browse through our listing below for dining, by cuisine in alphabetical order.

Quickie Bakery
2019 Corpus Christi St. / 956.722.2921

Roxanas Bakery
6951 Springfield Ave. / 956.729.9063

Sweet Pastry Shoppe

1202 E. Del Mar Blvd. / 956.796.1213

The Pastry House

1605 E. Del Mar Blvd. / 956.795.0905

Bar-B-Q
T.K.O.

Briskets & Beer Smokehouse

2002 Chihuahua / 956.796.9448

Cosmos Bar & Grill

201 Del Mar Blvd. / 956.727.3393 4100 San Bernardo / 956.729.8700

Asian
China Bo
2301 E. Saunders / 956.728.8788

Osaka Grill
Mall Del Norte Food Court / 956.724.9930

Pho1
7511 McPherson Rd.

Rauls Bar-B-Que
1220 Lafayette / 956.723.1712 2002 Corpus Christi / 956.723.6019 1820 Zapata Hwy. / 956.724.4328

China Border
802 San Bernardo / 956.725.8888

Tokyo Garden
2515 E. Del Mar / 956.717.1001

Emperor Garden
620 W. Calton / 956.791.4848

Ginjis Sushi Express & Coffee Bar

7511 McPherson / 956.523.0220

Bakeries

Rudys Bar-B-Que
7305 McPherson Rd. / 956.712.9629

Beatriz Cakes
302 West Hillside Rd. / 956.791.2651

Gonzalez Bakery and Cake Shop

4910 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.724.7200

Hayashi Hibachi
5706 San Bernardo / 956.723.8822

Cakes by Design
5517 McPherson Rd. / 956.791.5712

Burgers
Buckets
5507 McPherson / 956.712.8040

Holloway
619 Guadalupe St. / 956.722.4488

Lins Grill & Buffet

6633 San Dario Ave. / 956.523.8886 2301 E. Saunders / 956.723.1288

Cakeland
620 E. Saunders / 956.726.3292 2803 Zacatecas / 956.722.2253 6950 McPherson Rd. / 956.753.2253

Fuddruckers
711 W. Hilside / 956.718.4046

Iced Out Cakes and More

1505 Calle Del Norte / 956.717.0625

Glass Kitchen
302 Corpus Christi / 956.722.2822

Lotus
5517 McPherson / 956.791.8886

Delicias Bakery
4319 McPherson / 956.724.9841

La Reynera
1819 San Bernardo / 956.722.6641

McArthur Grille
1713 E. Del Mar / 956.723.7575

El Mejor Pan Bakery

1517 Lafayette St. / 956.724.7535

La Superior
520 Callaghan St. / 956.722.9074

Los Pasteles Bakery and Coffee

1130 Espejo Molina Rd. / 956.717.9383

Panos Bakery
617 E. Lyon St. / 956.722.8089 2319 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.725.2313 4401 McPherson / 956.723.8403 10122 FM 1472 / 956.796.0802

Pinkbox Pastry Shoppe

4205 Loop 20 Ste. 22 / 956.568.3986

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Chilis Bar & Grill Tony Romas
Mall Del Norte / 956.722.7427

Delis

5702 San Bernardo / 956.725.9939

Dannys Restaurant

Wing Stop
7309 San Dario Ave. / 956.753.9464 4415 U.S. Hwy. 83 / 956.796.9464

1420 Malinche / 956.726.4491 4320 McPherson / 956.724.2003 1708 Victoria / 956.568.4707 9701 McPherson / 956.796.0303 Cilantros 4450 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.717.3900 313 W. Village Blvd. Ste. 110 / 956.722.0227 11096 Mines Rd. / 956.712.2145 802 Juarez / 956.724.3185 Quiznos Subs 5920 San Bernardo / 956.726.3116 1408 E. Del Mar / 956.729.0066 4420 San Bernardo / 956.726.1139 2019 Bob Bullock Loop Ste. C300 / 956.728.7900 7511 McPherson / 956.753.3667 7305 San Dario / 956.725.7171 2406 Jacaman Rd. / 956.717.6447

Caffe Dolce

Wings To Go
2019 NE. Bob Bullock Loop Ste. C-150 956.728.9464

Fast Food
Arbys
4316 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.523.0154 1201 E. Del Mar Blvd. / 956.753.3512

Subway Sandwiches
5724 San Bernardo / 956.727.5727 1212 International / 956.726.2616 3519 Loop 20 / 956.729.7472 1101 Uniroyal Dr. / 956.717.0294 900 Espejo-Molina / 956.753.0647 9811 Bob Bullock Loop / 956.753.0486 1020 N. Meadow / 956.725.1820 1002 Farragut / 956.795.0474

Dennys Restaurant
3600 Santa Ursula / 956.722.8311 1011 Beltway Pkwy. / 956.795.8640

Burger King
1402 E. Saunders / 956.722.5777 7045 San Dario / 956.724.8349 1301 Farragut / 956.753.3033 9810 Mines Rd. / 956.717.2627 801 Lafayette / 956.724.6808 7515 McPherson / 956.712.8566 1419 Guadalupe / 956.722.6076 Mall Del Norte / 956.723.5737

Delcys Taqueria y Loncheria

3201 Santa Maria Ave. / 956.725.8372

Jack in the Box

5106 McPherson / 956.717.1881 2612 Cortez / 956.712.9116 3501 San Dario / 956.725.6616 7301 San Dario / 956.726.6236 4502 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.724.2793

Golden Corral
5930 San Bernardo / 956.791.3373

Teocali Tortas
4800 McPherson / 956.712.2090

IHOP
7503 San Dario / 956.753.9555

Torta-Mex
4120 San Bernardo / 956.723.6045 12520 Mines Rd. / 956.725.8110 2020 Corpus Christi / 956.791.1264

Kettle
5302 San Bernardo / 956.722.8965

Carls Jr.
10519 McPherson Rd. / 956.725.8491

Kentucky Fried Chicken

2319 Guadalupe / 956.723.0711 7605 McPherson / 956.712.2339

Lubys Cafeteria
710 W. Calton Rd. / 956.722.3397 Mall Del Norte / 956.717.8819

Chick-Fil-A
Mall Del Norte / 956.724.6370 5818 McPherson / 956.729.1190 1916 Bob Bullock Loop / 956.729.8846 2460 Monarch Dr. / 956.795.1408

Long John Silvers

5405 San Dario / 956.724.2184

Family
Applebees
7601 San Dario / 956.725.9900

Sirloin Stockade
5310 San Dario / 956.724.3800

Mariachi Express
4615 San Bernardo / 956.722.1545 1318 Santa Ursula / 956.729.1644 5114 McPherson / 956.753.3045 2604 Zapata Hwy. / 956.791.1379 7720 McPherson / 956.791.9597

Churchs Fried Chicken

1702 Guadalupe / 956.722.6131 3420 San Bernardo / 956.722.2802 2201 W. Saunders / 956.726.1693 6701 McPherson / 956.712.3342 9312 FM 1472 / 956.712.2271 1108 Zaragoza / 956.523.0199 2330 Bob Bullock Loop / 956.791.1824

Buffalo Wild Wings

6629 San Dario / 956.725.9464

Terraza Verde Restaurant

800 Garden St. / 956.727.5800

McDonalds
4717 San Bernardo / 956.723.0201 1120 Santa Ursula / 956.724.4911 2301 Guadalupe / 956.722.7605 2101 Saunders / 956.724.1702 7701 McPherson / 956.728.9626 9814 Mines Rd. / 956.712.9488 2502 Zapata Hwy. / 956.729.1127 Mall Del Norte / 956.791.0015 5610 San Bernardo / 956.717.4000 2320 Bob Bullock Loop / 956.728.7874 1101 Uniroyal / 956.728.8570 7303 San Dario Ave. / 956.717.2034

Dairy Queen
4205 San Bernardo / 956.724.3355 1701 Guadalupe / 956.723.2601

El Pollo Feliz
2600 Market St. / 956.712.2541 4910 Zapata Hwy. / 956.723.7777

Glass Kitchen
302 Corpus Christi / 956.722.2822

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Dining
Peter Piper Pizza Popeyes Fried Chicken
4905 San Bernardo / 956.723.6337 2801 E. Saunders / 956.727.8837 801 Park / 956.726.4711 1602 Guadalupe / 956.726.9731 2307 S. Zapata / 956.791.6555 1200 Farragut / 956.725.0417 1609 Del Mar / 956.729.1779 4600 San Dario / 956.725.2508 1400 Guadalupe St. / 956.722.1993 4411 S. US Hwy. 83 / 956.523.0987

El Capataz
7220 Bob Bullock Loop / 956.723.7400

El Metate
319 W. Del Mar / 956.722.9457

Pizza Hut
4821 N. San Bernardo / 956.722.3682 1519 Guadalupe St. / 956.722.0222 2106 Santa Ursula / 956.722.1234 2119 Pine / 956.791.1199 2619 Saunders / 956.727.1354 5303 McPherson / 956.727.8988 9001 FM 1472 / 956.791.8888 9810 McPherson / 956.725.9933

El Mesn de San Agustin

908 Grant St. / 956.712.9009

El Oasis
211 E. Saunders / 956.712.0094

Sonic Drive-In
5505 McPherson / 956.712.9631 1302 International / 956.725.5205 2001 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.722.6668

El Rincn
1307 Hidalgo / 956.723.5382

Pizza Patron
4311 Clark Blvd. / 956.725.9499

El Taco Tote
10211 McPherson / 956.723.9999 5603 San Dario / 956.725.8180

Stars Drive-In
1820 Guadalupe / 956.726.4143

Pizza Ricco
5460 Springfield Ste. 108 / 956.712.1099

Fonda Don Martin

9652 McPherson / 956.723.7778 4180 U.S. Hwy. 83 / 724.9900

Taco Bell
4309 San Bernardo / 956.726.4936 2306 E. Saunders / 956.718.2645

Stingray Alley Restaurant and Bar

6919 Springfield Ave. / 956.712.2997

Sbarros
Mall Del Norte Food Court / 956.725.1927

Gorditas Monterrey
9902 McPherson / 956.726.9690 and Mall del Norte Food Court

Pollo Palenque
4507 San Bernardo / 956.725.5295 9109 McPherson / 956.729.7755

Tesoro Club
1000 Zaragoza / 956.722.1701

Mexican
Bolillos Cafe

Alfredos Restaurant
1920 San Bernardo / 956.523.0573 6950 McPherson Rd. / 956.568.1532 2803 Zacatecas / 956.723.1166

Guelys
3819 San Bernardo / 956.791.2031 9505 FM 1472 / 956.791.7111

Wendys
4719 San Bernardo / 956.722.8332 1212 E. Del Mar / 956.791.6642 1319 San Bernardo / 956.723.4214 1520 E. Saunders / 956.722.8985 2330 Bob Bullock Lp. / 956.712.0251 611 Rancho Viejo / 956.795.8802 2602 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.726.1310 10219 McPherson / 956.712.1633

Italian
Carinos
7603 San Dario / 956.728.8945

La Carreta Carnes Asadas

4120 San Bernardo Ave. Ste. 3 956.724.1000

Olive Garden
5304 San Dario / 956.796.0480

Charlies Corona
3902 San Bernardo / 956.725.8227

La Casita
2119 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.722.0471

Cicis Pizza
7305 San Dario / 956.712.8646 2316 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.796.1625

Coyote Creek
4615 San Bernardo / 956.722.8123

La Estancia
5509 McPherson / 956.722.1802

Whataburger
4902 San Bernardo / 956.723.8283 2118 Guadalupe / 956.723.9757 2701 E. Saunders / 956.726.4221 1012 FM 1472 / 956.717.8506 7110 McPherson / 956.729.1160 809 Riverhill Dr. / 956.722.7100 202 W. Del Mar / 956.725.2509 4416 Hwy. 359 / 956.712.9889 9102 McPherson / 956.726.3119 7010 Lancer Rd. / 956.753.0200

Desayunos Marla
5904 McPherson / 956.729.9878

Dominos Pizza
611 Shiloh Dr. / 956.726.3333 3911 Loop 20 / 956.796.0021 5110A McPherson / 956.726.1974

La India
1520 Marcella / 956.723.3772
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Eduardos Mexican Food

4160 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.712.3414

Hungry Howies
1310 Del Mar, Ste. A / 956.744.4444

Laredo Pizza Factory

9652 McPherson Ave. #4 / 956.724.6767

International
Agave Azul
120 W. Village Blvd. Ste. 101 / 956.722.2985

Little Caesars
1503 Guadalupe St. / 956.712.9997 2020 Santa Maria Ave. / 956.722.8662 2438 Monarch Dr. / 956.723.7722

Cosmos Bar & Grill

201 W. Del Mar / 956.727.3393

Papa Johns
1212 International / 956.712.3335

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Seafood

Eduardos
4160 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.712.3414

Aji Seafood and Lounge La Mexicana

1902 Santa Ursula / 956.723.4641 6919 Springfield Ave. / 956.725.2900

La Reserva Bar and Grill

107 Calle del Norte / 956.740.9998

La Laguna Mariscos & Sushi

4205 Loop 20 Ste. 28 / 956.568.1980 611 Shiloh Ste. 1 / 956.723.5050

La Rosita Tamaleria
503 Shiloh Dr. Ste. 101 / 956.568.4136

Logans Roadhouse
5300 San Dario / 956.728.8513

La Siberia
1217 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.725.7839

Palenque Grill
7220 Bob Bullock / 956.728.1272

La Roca Seafood
1319 Hidalgo St. / 956.712.2140 6415 McPherson / 956.726.6027 4120 San Bernardo / 956.753.1620

Montana Mikes Steakhouse

2445 San Isidro Pkwy. / 956.729.1790

La nica
8511 McPherson / 956.791.1588

Sirloin Stockade
5310 San Dario / 956.724.3800

Paulitas
2720 N. Arkansas / 956.727.0570 4160 Hwy. 83 / 956.727.7557 4220 Bob Bullock / 956.722.3456 5110 McPherson / 956.717.2300

Las Asadas
7035 San Dario / 956.726.1822

Long John Silvers

5300 San Dario / 956.724.2184

Tack Room
1000 Zaragoza St. / 956.722.1701

Las Cazuelas
303 Market / 956.723.3693

Mariscos Costa Azul

3201 Bob Bullock / 956.717.0359

Texas Roadhouse
5722 San Bernardo / 956.727.1164

Pollo Palenque
4515 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.725.5295

Las Kekas
3914 McPherson / 956.568.2936

Mariscos Mr. Shrimp

4402 McPherson Ave. / 956.726.1131

Taco Palenque
4515 San Bernardo / 956.725.9898 9314 McPherson Rd. / 956.725.4440 Mall Del Norte Food Court 5300 San Dario / 956.724.1800

Las Palmas
501 E. Saunders / 956.729.0159 1717 San Dario / 956.791.9414

Mariscos El Pescador
3919 San Dario / 956.724.8958 207 Shiloh / 956.795.8207 3620 U.S. Hwy. 83 / 956.795.8208

Sushi

Koto Sushi Bar

1010 E. Hillside / 956.712.2550 9505 Mines Rd. / 956.723.5686

Laredo Express Sushi

3302 Cuatro Vientos Dr. Ste. 20B 956.774.4077

Liras Restaurant
1206 San Bernardo / 956.568.4570

Taco Palenque Jr.

5726 Mann Rd. / 956.717.1888 1920 Guadalupe / 956.729.7416

Mazatlan Express
919 Lincoln St. / 956.796.1212

Lonches El Popo
9802 McPherson / 956.728.7822 5460 Springfield Ave. / 956.723.2347 4205 Loop 20 Ste. 27 / 956.717.0099

Red Lobster
5315 San Dario / 956.791.5667

Laredo Salsas
1408 E. Del Mar / 956.753.7970 9902 McPherson / 956.717.1400

Tacolare
1206 San Bernardo / 956.727.5115 6102 McPherson / 956.753.0116

The Golden Shrimp

1302 N. Barlett Ave. / 956.753.3636

Laredo South Sushi

2721 Bob Bullock Loop / 956.722.3207

Los Generales
3319 Santa Maria / 956.725.1797

Taco Villa
8511 McPherson Ste. 109 / 956.725.1222

Los Jacales
620 Guadalupe / 956.722.8470

Tapatio
414 Shiloh Dr. Ste. 7 / 956.728.0122

Steak House

Posh Sushi
7019 West Village Blvd. Ste. 101 / 956.753.7674 Mall Del Norte Food Court 2715 E. Del Mar / 956.724.7674 414 Shiloh Dr. #8 / 956.722.1422 4180 U.S. Hwy. 83 / 956.724.9900

Ambassador Steak House

(inside Embassy Suites) 110 Calle del Norte / 956.723.9100

Mariachi Express
4615 San Bernardo / 956.722.1545 1318 Santa Ursula / 956.729.1644 5114 McPherson / 956.753.3045 2604 Zapata Hwy. / 956.791.1379 7720 McPherson / 956.791.9597

Taquitos Ravi
1420 Market St. / 956.722.4455 2919 San Bernardo / 956.728.7473 414 Shiloh Dr. / 956.717.0055 2904 Springfield / 956.728.0525 3510 Springfield / 956.722.4330

Sushi Madre
401 W. Saunders / 956.726.5509 8610 McPherson Rd. / 956.717.8744

Moninas
2519 E. Saunders / 956.717.3500

Teocali Tortas
4800 McPherson / 956.712.2090

Nuevo Leon Restaurant

401 W. Saunders / 956.712.2366

Tlaquepaque Restaurant
115 W. Hillside / 956.726.6173 7060 San Bernardo / 956.722.0992

Nuevo Tio Hut

601 E. Calton Rd. / 956.523.8688

Toos Bar & Grill

120 W. Del Mar Blvd. / 956.717.4999

Obregons Mexican Restaurant

220 W. Saunders St. / 956.723.6680

Villa Laredo Restaurant

5210 Bob Bullock (Airport) / 956.725.3663

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Paradise Yogurt
2715 E. Del Mar Blvd. Ste. 2A / 956.723.3375

Red Berry Frozen Yogurt

5502 San Bernardo Ave. #200 / 956.718.9796

Scholars Caffe Barista

1701 Peaceful Meadow Ct. / 956.718.5855

Smoothie King
1408 Del Mar / 956.726.5550

Starbucks Coffee
1310 E. Del Mar Blvd. / 956.722.5887 Mal Del Norte / 956.796.1800 2201 Chestnut-Target Store / 956.722.3257

Sweets & Treats

Arandas
3218 San Bernardo / 956.718.1903

Sweet Berry / 956.718.9988 Sweet and Sour

120 W. Village Blvd. Ste. 122 / 956.568.5172

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Chokolateka
8602 McPherson / 956.753.3544

Sweet Spot Frozen Yogurt

7609 McPherson / 956.727.9338

Frosted Sweets
503 Shiloh Dr. Ste. 106 / 956.725.1765

The Yogurt
1705 E. Del Mar Blvd. Ste. 108 / 956.727.3311

Hot Dog Express

500 Flores Ave. / 956.727.8440

Yukon
5517 McPherson Ste. 1 / 956.218.8024 902 S. Zapata Hwy. / 956.725.8600

Free Parking!

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

6627 San Dario Ave. / 956.795.1122

La Paletera
2397 Saunders / 956.796.1006 2314 South Zapata Hwy. / 956.727.2878 315 Calle Del Norte / 956.726.2565 1911 NE. Bob Bullock Loop / 956.727.9991 1212 International / 956.723.7373

Los Pinguinos
3502 E. Saunders / 956.724.2451 4319 McPherson / 956.722.0406 11102 Mines Rd. / 956.568.3790 102 Coronado Ave. / 956.568.4559 1701 S. Meadow / 956.712.8767

5210 Bob Bullock Laredo, TX 78041-8801

Marble Slab
1605 E. Del Mar Blvd. Ste. 101 956.717.2663 Mall Del Norte Food Court / 956.717.2663

(956) 795-2000

Mr. Corn
4800 McPherson / 956.723.2327

Paletas y Mas
8511 McPherson / 956.727.2599

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alleries and museums run the gamut from historical structures to newly built modern galleries, each dedicated to its own vision. While visiting Laredo, spend an afternoon enjoying an exhibit or two. Border Heritage Museum
810 Zaragoza St. 956.727.0977 / www.webbheritage.org

Republic of the Rio Grande Museum

1005 Zaragoza St. 956.727.0977 / www.webbheritage.org

Casa Ortiz

Arts & Culture

N
ot sure of what to do or where to go when visiting Laredo? Look no further. Take in a concert at the Laredo Energy Arena or take pleasure in exploring some of the museums and galleries in town. Check out several options in this section of our visitor guide that are sure to keep you entertained and on the go.
Mexican wares sold in San Bernardo Avenue

915 Zaragoza St. 956.326.3200 / www.tamiu.edu/casaortiz

Texas A&M International University Art Gallery

5201 University Blvd. (CFPA 217B) 956.326.2654 www.tamiu.edu/coas/fpa/artgallery.shtml

Helen Richter Watson Art Gallery

5201 University Blvd.
(1st floor Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library)

956.326.4483 / www.tamiu.edu/WatsonGallery

Laredo Center for the Arts

500 San Agustin Ave. 956.725.1715 / www.laredoartcenter.org

Major Interstate Highways in and around the City:

Laredo is served by Interstate Highway 35, U.S. Highway 59, and 83 and Texas Highway 359.

Laredo Little Theatre

4802 Thomas Ave. www.laredolittletheatre.org

Laredo Theater Guild International

www.laredotheaterguild.com

Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale

956.326.3039

Laredo Energy Arena

6700 Arena Blvd., Laredo, TX 78041 956.791.9192 / www.learena.com

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Mall Del Norte

5300 San Dario Ave. 956.724.8191 / www.malldelnorte.com Mall del Norte is one of the biggest malls in South Texas with over 160 stores and great restaurants. Visit their website for a list of stores and restaurants.

Comanche Imports
2215 San Bernardo Ave.

D Pico Imports
3104 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.726.1055

De Hierro
1518 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.337.8420

North Creek Mall

Del Mar Blvd. at I-35, just north of Mall del Norte, this center features an array of national retailers, including Target, HEB, Marshalls, Old Navy, Best Buy and, Bed, Bath and Beyond.

El Rincn Rustico
3010 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.712.8680

Gamboas
3214 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.237.7287

Shopping
S
trap on your walking shoes and prepare for a day of fun and excitement when shopping in Laredo! Stroll the historical streets of downtown Laredo where youll find a bargain hunters paradise. San Bernardo Avenue, Laredos original main street, boasts the largest collection of import merchandise along forty-plus city blocks. Looking for a major retailer or a trendy boutique? From our downtown stores to Mall del Norte, you will find a wide selection.

San Bernardo Ave. Shopping District

Art by God
2005 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.725.7625

Garcias Imports
2305 San Bernardo Ave.

Jalisco Imports
2920 San Bernardo Ave. / 956. 753.5511

Barroquinos
2610 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.717.2005

La Hacienda Rustic Furniture

3110 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.723.6315

Basket and Pottery Alley

3519 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.724.2415

La Morenita Imports
3402 San Bernardo Ave.

Fountain Centre
107 Calle Del Norte Next to Mall del Norte and one block from IH-35, Fountain Centre is the perfect place to find trendy boutiques with unique offerings.

Independence Plaza
McPherson Ave at Loop 20 Located in North Laredo it is one of the newest shopping centers in the city, there you will find a variety of stores that includes HEB+, Hobby Lobby, Petco, Best Buy, T.J.Maxx, Ross and more.

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Laredo Mexican Imports
2905 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.791.8020

Los Chiles Imports

906 Alamo / 956.791.0014

Martinez Imports
3302 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.727.9828

Mauros Imports
2906 San Bernardo Ave.

Tonalas Imports
3005 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.744.2683

Mexports
3704 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.725.6441

Vegas Interiores Mejicanos

4002 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.724.8251

Monte Cristo Imports

3006 San Bernardo Ave.

Pancho Villa Imports

2818 San Bernardo Ave.

Downtown Stores
Ambay International Bellisima
419 Flores - Formal dresses / 956.726.9300
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1304 B Zaragoza - Sunglasses / 956.717.2400

Taides Imports
2602 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.722.0682

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Border Beauty Supply

1208 Hidalgo - Beauty supplies 956.725.4247 / www.borderbeautysupply.net

Casa Raul
311 Convent & 1103 Grant Clothing, sportswear, swim gear / 956.723.9621

Design Klass
1217 Hidalgo Jewelry & purses / 956.753.8855

Franco Electronics

500 Salinas - Electronics 956.727.0003 / francoelectronics@sbcglobal.net

902 Convent - Gold jewelry & diamonds 956.723.7911

Gold Coin

Glamours Fashion & More

1314 Zaragoza - Jewelry, purses, and more 956.726.0182 1320 A Zaragoza Silver jewelry 956.727.0780 / indiaimports@att.net

India Imports

Mayo Beauty Supply

1213 Hidalgo - Beauty supplies 956.724.8488 210 Juarez - Sports equipment 956.718.4040 / newplanetsports@yahoo.com

New Planet Sport

New Yorkers Apparel V

1102 Iturbide - Semiformal & formal dresses 956.722.7807

Sulak Mens Store

1214 Hidalgo - Mens wear 956.726.3636

Norton Stores
501 Convent - Athletic shoes & sportswear 956.725.3200 1219 Hidalgo - Home decor & housewares 956.712.2300 / portofinodecor@sbcglobal.net

1301 Grant - Jewelry & shawls 956.726.3733 / youngsmart@sbcglobal.net

Youngs Mart

Portofino

Sunnys Perfumes
1302 Zaragoza - Perfumes 956.712.2147

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Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center
Laredo Community College West End Washington St. / 956.764.5701 Interested in creepy, crawly critters? If so, the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center is a must for your itinerary. The center contains representations of the Rio Grande ecosystem and live specimens of plant and animal life to serve as a living science laboratory for local students.

Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium

Texas A&M International University 956.326.3663 / www.tamiu.edu/planetarium Make sure a stop at the Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium is included in your itinerary. See the stars like youve never seen them before. Visit their website prior to your trip and look over the many show times and specials offered.

Family Fun
B
ring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of fun and excitement. Laredo offers several attractions that guarantee to entertain and engage the entire family. Load up the car and discover what makes Laredo a great family getaway. Jett Bowl North
701 Gale St. / 956.724.2695 A great jukebox, arcade, and most importantly, slick lanes to bowl the night away. Bring your appetite; this bowling alley also has a restaurant. Enjoy an afternoon with the family, stay out of the gutter (or not), and have fun!

Imaginarium of South Texas

53000 San Dario, Ste. # 505 Inside Mall del Norte 956.728.0404 / www.imaginariumstx.org The Imaginarium of South Texas is a place that sparks creativity and curiosity. Kids of all ages are encouraged to learn about science and technology through hands-on experience. Leave the textbooks at school and get ready for a unique learning opportunity.

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Charlies Corona - 3902 San Bernardo 956.725.8227 / This classic Laredo restaurant/bar holds true to traditional Mexican hospitality. Tucked away on San Bernardo, you can always find good food, good music and a good ole time. Cheers Cocktail Lounge - 7004 San Dario 956.727.7460 / Enjoy the cool air conditioning or the outdoor breeze. Cheers makes you feel right at home regardless of what setting you prefer. The Cold Brew - 4520 San Bernardo
956.723.0046 / Dont be fooled by this small offbeat bar tucked away in an ordinary shopping center. What lies within is cold beer, a pool table and foosball table.

Night Life
L
aredo has a variety of social scenes for those that want to see and be seen. Whichever location you choose, one of these bars or nightclubs is sure to quench your thirst for a good time. Agave Azul - 120 W. Village Blvd.
956.722.2985 / Agave is a popular hot spot on the scene restaurant by day, club by night. The cool atmosphere serves as the perfect backdrop for unwinding with old friends and making new friends.

Cosmos Bar and Grill

201 W. Del Mar / 956.727.3393 Cosmos is a cozy bar and grill. Enjoy a full bar, unique appetizers and an extensive beer list while local DJs spin Top 40 favorites, hip hop and reggaeton.

Cowboys Country Bar

1406 Jacaman Rd. Cowboy up to Cowboys Country Bar, where the authentic western atmosphere and ice cold beers will help you chase away the Texas heat.

Buckets Bar and Grill - 5507 McPherson

956.712.8040 / A choice local hang out with an affordable menu of burgers, wings and pizza. It has a happy hour you can enjoy while rooting for your favorite team.

Cuadro Cafe - 1701 Jacaman Rd.

With a laid back atmosphere, this hang out lends itself well to a college crowd looking for a place to call their own. Not only is this establishment a hookah cafe and coffeehouse, you can also bring your own spirits and enjoy the evening with friends.

El Capataz Botanas and Drinks

7220 Bob Bullock Loop / 956.723.7400 A new addition to the Lakeside Shops this restaurant offers a modern spin on Mexican and Spanish classics in a ranch-house inspired atmosphere.

Average Joes - 9652 McPherson Ste. 1

956.724.6767 / This sports bar includes pool tables, dart boards and flat screen televisions for all your sports events. With live music Thursday through Sunday and an outdoor patio, you cant go wrong.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar

6629 San Dario / 956.725.9482 Part of a chain, locals have embraced Buffalo Wild Wings known for its wide array of wings and beer selection. This sports bar features big screens showing games from every sport.

El Maguey Bar and Lounge

4415 State Hwy. 359 This south Laredo hot spot offers great daily drink specials and a happy hour. Local DJs play everything from hip hop to reggaeton to techno and international music.

DJs Republic - 401 Shiloh

This versatile setting features an array of DJs playing the latest in pop music and international music. A great place to stop by when, youre feeling like having a fun night out with friends.

El Oasis - 2115 E. Saunders / 956.712.0094

El Oasis is known for its amazing Mexican food and the best margaritas in town. With live music and an outdoor patio, you can eat and drink the night away.
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El Bebedero (Inside La Reserva) 107 Calle del Norte / 956.740.9998 Tucked away in the Fountain Centre on Calle del Norte, La Reserva serves up good food, good music and a good time.

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F Bar - 5517 McPherson / 956.727.1022

F Bars sophisticated dcor lends itself to an evening out with your friends. The late night scene includes music by resident DJs Big Lou and Tanki Pink that will keep you on your feet all night long.

Papagallos USA - 5920 San Bernardo Ave.

956.726.4347 / This norteo-tejano nightclub has an outdoor area with a full bar where you can enjoy the house specialty the Papagallo drink, a green mix of liquor and of course, tequila.

Weekend Stroll
El Centro de Laredo Farmers Market
Jarvis Plaza / 956.523.8817 Every third Saturday of the month enjoy your day purchasing fresh produce, unique gift items, and sampling healthy local cuisine

Hals Landing - 6510 Arena Blvd.

956.727.4257 / Hals Landing is like an amusement park for adults with a restaurant, game center, and bar area. Head over to the bar area where you can play pool, shuffle board or watch a sports events on one of their many flat screens.

Rumors Country Bar and Patio

9802 McPherson #102 / 956.795.1800 Throw on your Wranglers and cowboy boots! This north Laredo honky tonk is just what the doctor ordered. If youre looking for a beerrita, youve come to the right place! Its 5 oclock somewhere; stop by and enjoy.

Trinkets & Treasures Market

Laredo Center for the Arts / 956.725.1715 Arts, Crafts, Books and hand-made items of all kinds. Every first Saturday of the month.

Arte en la Avenida Seor Toros Bar & Grill - 9802 McPherson

Known for its live Tejano music, come suit your Tejano, Country and Karaoke needs. Indulge in their nightly drink specials and have a good time. Vegas Interiores Mejicanos 4002 San Bernardo / 956.724.8251 Arte en la Avenida is monthly local art show featuring painters, photographers, jewelers, and more. It is a collaborative effort to introduce more art into our community. It takes place the last Saturday of the month.

Mix - 120 W. Village Ste. 104

Gather a group of friends and dance the night away. The house DJ will keep you on your feet while playing nothing but the best in Techno music.

Suite 21 - 7128 Rosson Lane

After working hard, youre sure to party hard at Club Envy. Take a trip down memory lane on Wayback Wednesdays or dance the night away while DJs play the latest hits.

Nectar Wine and Art Gallery

1406 Jacaman Rd. A pleasant ambiance is the perfect backdrop for you to enjoy, relax and unwind.

T.K.O. Sports Bar and Grill

4100 San Bernardo / 956.729.8700 This sports bar is a rustic looking restaurant-bar that offers the many delights of wings, good ole BBQ and all the fried indulgences anyone can imagine. With live music, TKO offers the key ingredients to having a good time.

Old No. 2 - 313 W. Village Blvd.

956.722.3371 / This indoor and outdoor bar has grown and become a longtime Laredo staple for listening to live music, having a cold beer and unwinding after a long day at the office.

Vegas on San Bernardo Avenue has a delightful patio.

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Laredos RioFest
www.laredosriofest.com Hundreds of kayaks and canoes race down the historic Rio Grande for cash prizes. Sport enthusiasts looking for something a little less traditional and more challenging can sign up for Laredos RioFest. This event takes place the third Saturday of October.

Annual Events
Laredo Birding Festival City of Laredo International Cycling Circuit
www.cityoflaredobikerace.com In its 4th edition the City of Laredo International Cycling Circuit is becoming one of Laredos favorite fall events. Each year, prize money draws over a hundred cyclists to compete in a variety of categories for both men and women. The bike race is a circuit race, which means that participants will run laps to meet the designated length for each category. In 2012 it will take place on September 16th. 956.795.2200 / www.laredobirdingfestival.com Local birding enthusiasts have come to describe Laredo as the only place in the U.S. to have boasted four species of Kingfisher, the Ringed, Belted, Green and Amazon.

Memorial Day POW WOW

210.461.4798 Organized by the American Indian Council of Laredo, this Native American celebration showcases the culture and traditions of different tribes from across the nation.
Rancho Ramirez El Veleno Robert Fra nz

TAMIU Alumni AutMus Fest

956.326.4483 / www.autmusfest.com AutMus Fest is one of the largest music festivals along the USMexico border drawing over 10,000 attendees. Founded by the TAMIU Alumni Association, all proceeds raised are used to fund scholarships.

L.I.F.E

Laredo International Fair and Exposition (L.I.F.E.)

956.722.9948 Bring out the whole family and have a blast. Since 1963 this event has been a favorite for animal lovers of all ages. Enjoy the auctions, petting zoo, music and much more.

Washingtons Birthday Celebration

956.722.0589 / www.wbcalaredo.org Dubbed as the celebration with something for everyone, this month long party includes two parades, a fireworks display, a Jalapeo Festival, an airshow, a Jamboozie and much more! When visiting Laredo, this event is one not to be missed. For a full calendar of events visit their website.

Firefest
Traditionally held in October, this event is hosted by the Laredo Firefighters Association, this annual event features the hottest bands in the Tejano world. Firefest has hosted bands such as Grupo Solido, Pesado and Los Tigrillos.

Laredo International Sister Cities Festival

956.795.2200 / www.laredosistercities.com This three-day event features over 140 exhibitors from all over Mexico. Some of the products offered to the public for purchase are jewelry, clothing, home dcor, food and more. The event has a free admission and will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2012.

Rio Fest

WBCA Stars and Stripes Air Show Spectacular

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Laredo: The Newest Golfing Destination

Sports
F
rom excitement on the field to anticipation on the mound, when it comes to sports, Laredo is all heart! Catch a soccer match of the USL PDL championship winning team Laredo Heat or meet our new baseball team, the Laredo Lemurs, that will play their inaugural season at the new Uni-Trade Stadium. Also new to the Laredo sports scene are the Laredo Rattlesnakes; they will bring the thrill of indoor football back to our city. Another new component of our sports offering will be the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course with Robert Trent Jones II as the architect on the project. This state-of-the-art course together with the Casa Blanca Golf Course and the Laredo Country Club will make Laredo a more golfingconscious destination. Are you looking for outdoor activities? Laredo has them, too. Birding, kayaking and hunting are local favorites; read on for more on these popular recreational activities.

aredo is poised to be the latest word on the tip of a golfers tongue, thanks to the new Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course. Recognized as being one of the only golf construction projects in the United States and perhaps the continent, Laredo has begun to create a course that will play and feel like no other in this region. The experience brings users right up to the edge of the country overlooking the famed Rio Grande. The manmade contours delicately frame the native flora and fauna, highlighting the hundred-year-old mesquite trees and bringing south Texas wildlife within ample view of the cart path. Among the 279 acres, the elevations and vegetation vary and several watershed-feeding creeks create a natural visual and practical challenge for all levels of players to the course. Laredo has hired a star-studded lineup to collaborate on the project. The selected contractor, Landscapes Unlimited, has teamed up with famed golf name, Robert Trent Jones II as the architect on the project. Topped off with an operator, Foresight Golf that has been engaged in the project from early in the process, the all-star team is working diligently to bring the project to realization by Fall 2012.

Golf Facilities

Casa Blanca Golf Course

3900 Casa Blanca Rd., Laredo, TX 18-hole public course features 6,590 yards of golf. The golf course has a rating of 72.5, a slope rating of 125, and has a par of 72. The golf course was designed by Leon Howard and was opened in 19 67. www.golfcasablanca.com

Laredo Country Club

1415 Country Club Dr., Laredo, TX 18-hole private course features 7,125 yards of golf. The golf course has a rating of 74.6, a slope rating of 133, and has a par of 72. The golf course was designed by Joseph S. Finger and was opened in 1983. www.laredocc.com

Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course

COMING SOON SUMMER 2012 18-hole public course features 7,297 yards of golf. The golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II. www.foresightgolf.com

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Collegiate W
TAMIU

hether it is baseball, volleyball, tennis, basketball or golf, these teams exhibit true athletic prowess. Laredo is home to the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Dustdevils and the Laredo Community College (LCC) Palominos.

Home Teams
Baseball
Laredo Lemurs
www.laredolemurs.com Laredos new professional baseball team will start its inaugural season in May 2012. The team will play 49-home games at the new Uni-Trade Stadium. The Lemurs have recently joined the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
The Heat in action at TAMIU

Competes as a NCAA Division II member of the Heartland Conference. Dustdevil fans can visit www.GoDustDevils.com for complete information on all TAMIU Athletic teams, including: Mens Basketball: 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 Heartland Conference Champions Mens Soccer: 2011 and 2012 Heartland Conference Champions Womens Softball: 2011 Heartland Conference Champions

LCC
The Laredo Community College Athletics Department is a member of the NJCAA Region XIV Athletic Conference and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Log on to www.laredo.edu/gopalominos to learn more about the LCC Palomino mens and womens tennis, baseball and volleyball teams, including: Mens Tennis: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 National Mens Tennis Champions Division I

Kayaking Y

ear-round kayaking trips are offered by a local outfitter and are made available to all skill levels and age groups. Local ponds, lakes, arroyos and the big Rio Grande are all viable waterways for the kayaking trips and the outfitter will match your skill level to the appropriate body of water. Big River Outfitters
Rio Grande Plaza Hotel, Lobby, One S. Main Ave. 956.209.1879 / www.bigriveroutfitters.org

Indoor Football
Laredo Rattlesnakes
6700 Arena Blvd. Laredo, TX 78041 www.laredorattlesnakes.com With their inaugural season coming up in 2012, the new team will play at the Laredo Energy Arena.

Soccer
Laredo Heat
7220-A Bob Bullock Loop, Ste. 3A Laredo, Texas 956.723.4700 / www.main.laredoheatsc.com Established in 2004, this Championship winning team captivates the locals with their unique style when playing soccer. The Laredo Heat has won the 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 MidSouth Division Championship. The team has also won the 2006 , 2007 and 2011 Southern Conference Championship and the 2007 USL PDL National Championship.

Womens Kayak team on the Rio Grande

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The Chacon Creek Trail
Visitors can access this trail through the following Laredo Parks: Benavides Softball Complex, Dryden Park, and the Garcia Vela Little League Field. This trail extends from the Rio Grande up to Highway 359 along both sides of the creek for approximately three miles.

Scott Linstead / Burns

Ranch

Birding
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ocal birding enthusiasts have come to describe Laredo as the only place in the U.S. to have boasted four species of Kingfisher: Ringed, Belted, Green and Amazon. In January 2010 a female Amazon Kingfisher, a real rare beauty and a first North American sighting caused quite a stir with her two-and-a-half week cameo appearance at Laredos Zacate Creek, which attracted paparazzi from all around the U.S. and beyond. The news of her presence spread fast and just as quickly, so did Rolf Nussbaumer / the story of Laredos hospitality.
Los Lazos Ranch

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

An area often overlooked by birders, is along Casa Blanca Road below the dam, a road that parallels a portion of Chacon Creek, the watershed that feeds the lake. The edge of the creek can be walked to search for Green Jays, native sparrows, and migrating warblers. The lake wetlands provide habitat for wintering ducks and shorebirds as well as Osprey and American White Pelicans. Lake Casa Blanca is a state park and its main entrance is across the Laredo International Airport on Bob Bullock Loop 20.

Robert Muller Trails

This trail is located in northwest Laredo and can be accessed at the end of Atlanta Drive. This trail follows the pond in a circular pattern. The trail extends one quarter mile across 21 acres of land.

San Ygnacio Road

If you are interested in birding-by-car, this is the road to be on. Ranchland is on both sides of San Ygnacio Road, which is also known as the Del Mar extension. Groove-billed Anis; Blackthroated, Lark and Olive Sparrows; Painted Buntings and several Oriole species can be found on either side of the road, as well as flocks of quail and roadrunners.

Las Palmas Trail

This trail begins just east of International Bridge II. It extends for half a mile along the Rio Grande and ends at Zacate Creek. Claycolored Robins, White-tipped Doves, and Green Jays are known to nest in this area.

St. Peters Square

Found in the historic district of Saint Peter this square boasts Green Parakeets roosting in the old buildings. They can be seen taking off at sunrise and coming back to roost at sunset. Streets as boundaries, Houston, Victoria, Main and Sta. Cleotilde.

North Central Park

Located in North Laredo, this park has asphalted trails which wind around a beaver pond and boasts some of the best wildlife viewing in the city. The White-collared Seedeater has also been seen here.

Zacate Creek Trails

Visitors can access the trails along the banks of the creek or at the following parks: Seven Flags, Eistetter, Taylor and Cecilia Moreno. The trails extend along both sides of the creek for approximately three quarters of a mile starting at the Rio Grande. This creek at the Rio Grande is a nesting area for the White-collared Seedeater, Audubons Oriole, and Black Phoebe. Four Kingfisher species have been seen here including Ringed, Belted, Green and Amazon. No place else in the United States can claim that!

Other birds that are commonly heard and seen are the Green Parakeet and the resident White-collared Seedeater. Thanks to a relationship with the Images for Conservation Fund, Laredo now has the ability to show off some of its brush country beauties courtesy of its professional nature photographers and individual landowners through the Pro Tour of Nature Photography Borderlands of Laredo Competition. Here are some trails and parks for your reference:

Paseo Del Indio Trail

Begins behind the river road at the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center located on the Laredo Community College campus on West End Washington Street and extends for a mile along the Rio Grande.

Ranchito Road
Adjoining Lake Casa Blanca International State Park and runs between a lagoon and a wetland. Great place to see shorebirds and ducks as well as the White-collared Seedeater. For more information, contact the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800.361.3360 or the Monte Mucho Audubon Society. www.montemucho.com President - Tom Miller / 956.763.0221 Vice President - Raul Delgado / 956.763.7624

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Webb Countys brush country is home to some of the most outstanding ranches for a vast array of wildlife. The season opens in late September and runs through February for some game. Prime targets for hunters include the following: Mourning Dove, White wing Dove, White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Javalina, Quail, Rio Grande Turkey, and the Eastern Turkey. Laredo has premier sport clay shooting ranges, including the South Texas Shooting Complex on Highway 359 and several other private practice ranges. Many of the private lease ranches also feature this activity, so that hunters can hone and practice those skills before getting after the real targets. Laredos own Lake Casa Blanca State Park is a great spot for fishing and bird watching. It is located east of Laredo, off U.S. Highway 59, off Bob Bullock Loop (turn on State Senator Judith Zaffirini Road). The Park consists of 371 acres of land and 1,650 acres of lake. It is open daily from 7 a.m. -10 p.m. Driving south east from Laredo, Falcon Lake, in Zapata, teems with record-breaking bass and has been ranked the #1 Bass Lake in the U.S.A. by Bass Masters Magazine 2012. Laredo and its surrounding areas offer outdoors enthusiasts ample opportunities to sport shoot, hunt and fish in a predominantly warm climate practically year-round to make your game that much more enjoyable.

Hunting
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outh Texas hunting in Laredos own Webb County is a world renowned activity and every season, the prize bucks inspire hunters from far and wide to seek out and beat a personal best record. Ranch leases in the area are dedicated to hunting all types of game; even exotics can be found in the region. White tailed deer reigns supreme over the land, along with dove and various other fowl and mammals. For over 23 years the Cola Blanca Big Buck Hunting Competition has been the premier venue for hunters from all over the United States and Mexico. Contact the Laredo Chamber of Commerce for more information at 800.292.2122 or visit www.colablanca.com.

Photos courtesy of Butch Ramirez

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Higher Education
Laredo Community College:
What does your future have in store for you? With more than 120 degree and certificate programs, Laredo Community College is the place for students to find their future in a friendly, supportive atmosphere that promotes success in education. Come walk the paths our students have traveled to excel in academics, athletics and more.

Texas A&M International University:

Imagine Your Possibilities! From its sprawling 300-acre campus, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is powering the futures of over 7,000 students from around the world. A gifted global faculty leads accredited undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs at four Colleges in unrivalled facilities. Part of the Texas A&M University System, TAMIU is a regional University of choice, home to Dustdevil NCAA Division II Athletics and an Early College High School. Internship, leadership and study abroad programs drive profound learning experiences. An on-campus planetarium, wellness center, art galleries and theatres redefine the University experience. Some 60+ student clubs and impressive housing create a vibrant campus life. Named by CNN as among the nations Top Ten Most Affordable Colleges and by The New York Times as having one of the lowest average net prices, an investment in TAMIU powers career and personal success. Imagine Your Possibilitieswhen youre Powered by TAMIU! For more information, visit tamiu.edu, call 956.326.2270 or email enroll@tamiu.edu. Follow TAMIU on Facebook, Google +, Twitter and YouTube. Download our smartphone and tablet app at tamiu.edu.
For more information, call the Admissions and Registration office at 956.326.2001 or visit their website at www.tamiu.edu.

A Solid Foundation:

With two campuses, Laredo Community College is a great value with tuition and fees that are significantly lower than those at universities and other training schools. Even if you plan to attend another college or university in Texas, Laredo Community College offers concurrent enrollment classes over the summer that can save you thousands of dollars. Our classes are transferable and applicable to degree programs at any Texas university, and they are much more affordable. Find your future at LCC! For more information, call the Enrollment and Registration Services Center, Fort McIntosh Campus at 956.721.5109, South Campus at 956.794.4110 or visit our website at www.laredo.edu.

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Hospitals
Laredo Medical Center

Laredo Health Department

The City of Laredo Health Department organizes communitywide efforts to prevent diseases, promote health, prolong life, and assure conditions in which people can be healthy. To accomplish this, it maximizes communication, cooperation and coordination with local, state, federal and bi-national health related agencies to work towards improved public health. Programs include personal health improvements, especially maternal and child health and chronic disease; infectious and communicable disease prevention and control; environment and consumer health programs related to food, water, waste, general sanitation, vector control, animal control, and rabies control; dental education and clinical services for persons under 18; medical and death recording for all residents; and administrative services. For information call 956.795.4900 or visit www.ci.laredo.tx.us.

Physicians
You will find general practice doctors, as well as specialists in a variety of fields in Laredo. For a complete list of physicians you can call Tri-Medical Society at 956.724.9091

aredo has made significant progress in providing excellent medical care to South Texas. Gone are the days when families need to make the strenuous journey to either San Antonio or Houston for advanced medical care. Its now right here, close to home. With several state-of-the-art hospitals, night clinics, a city health department, an a wealth of doctors, and pharmacies, weve got you covered.

Dentists
General and pediatric dentistry are available. For a complete listing please contact the Laredo Dental Society at claudiacavazos@me.com

City of Laredo / UTHSCSA Dental Health Clinic

2600 Cedar Ave. / 956.523.7500

Laredo Medical Center unveiled its brand new state of the art Emergency wing in early 2011. The ER is nearly twice the size of its previous facility and offers advanced features designed to handle any situation. LMC also operates the only certified Chest Pain Center in Laredo, specializing in cardiac care and has several ambulatory clinics that offer radiology, X-rays, blood screening, sonograms and scans. For information call 956.753.5353 or visit their website www.laredomedical.com.

Night Clinics

Laredo Family Night Clinic

Monday thru Friday 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 7210 McPherson Rd. Ste. 220 956.729.9766

Doctors Hospital
In north Laredo, Doctors Hospital of Laredo continues to provide South Texas with specialized facilities offering cancer treatments and bariatric surgery for weight loss. Additionally, advances in new age medicine are offered by these departments: emergency room/trauma care, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, radiology, and outpatient/ambulatory surgery, plus state of the art equipment, technology and the talents of outstanding medical professionals. For information please call 956.523.2000 or visit our website www.doctorshosplaredo.com.

Valley Day & Night Clinic

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 5502 San Bernardo Ave. / 956.728.9979

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Our Community County of Webb, is located on the banks of the historic Rio Grande in the southern part of Texas. Laredo is the U.S. principal port of entry into Mexico, connecting IH-35 with the Pan American Highway that stretches into Central and South America. The port of Laredo handles $185 billion dollars of trade with the world annually.

Local photography services include: Custom photo enlargements Canvas Gallery wraps General photography instruction

EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY

Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau 800.361.3360 WWW.VISITLAREDO.COM

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Additional Information

Real Estate
W
hen it comes to housing, Laredo offers convenience, affordability and choice! Youll find everything from older, established neighborhoods with historic homes to modern subdivisions with all the conveniences of urban lifestyle, combined with nearby parks and nature trails. Even though Laredo is still one of the countrys fastest-growing cities, it retains the warmth and down-home charm for which the city is famous.
For more information visit: Laredo Builders Association www.laredobuilders.org Laredo Association of Realtors: www.laredorealtors.org

Advantage Financial Services

6017 McPherson Ste. A / 956.723.8788

Gold Financial Services

3660 E. Del Mar Blvd. Ste. 8 / 956.727.8400

Border Building
107 Calle del Norte Ste. 1C / 956.725.8000

Heights Real Estate

1702 Chihuahua / 956.237.5905

Century 21
1401 Calle del Norte Ste. 3 / 956.753.3030

Home Locators Realtors

2601 N. Arkansas / 956.722.2211

Coldwell Banker Ana Ochoa and Co.

7917 McPherson Ste. 201 / 956.722.4822

Jackson Real Estate Group

6425 Polaris Unit 9 / 956.722.9400

Elsa Caballero Realty Group

201 W. Del Mar Ste. 15 / 956.568.4658

Joe Medina Realty

2211 San Dario Ste. 1 956.726.0519

Exit Realty
1407 Calle del Norte / 956.728.1114

JR Realty
5901 McPherson Ste. 10-A / 956.725.0577

Geo Mortgage Services

9901 McPherson Ste. 101 / 956.728.8700

La Bota Development Co.

207 A.F. Muller Sr. Memorial Blvd. 956.726.9891
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Government:
The City of Laredo has a council/manager form of government with a mayor and eight city council members, elected by district, serving four year terms. The City Council meets the first and the third Monday of the month and meetings are televised on cable channel 13. Offices are located at 1110 Houston Street. Webb County is divided into four precincts with a commissioner having jurisdiction over each. A county judge presides over the Commissioners Court. The Commissioners Court meets every second and fourth Monday of the month and meetings are televised on cable channel 13.

Population:
City Population: 250,304 (New Census 2010) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Median Age: Male 48 / Female 52

Landmark Builders, Inc.

8401 Crownwood / 956.725.0589

Topography:
Relatively flat with rolling hills Average Elevation: 438 Feet

Lawrence Friedman Real Estate

1016 Grant St. / 956.712.3478

Legend Title and Abstract

216 W. Village Blvd. Ste. 201 / 956.722.5700

Leonel Cruz Real Estate Co.

1407 Calle del Norte Ste. 13 / 956.724.3333

Lula Morales Realty Inc.

5615 San Dario Ste. 101 / 956.724.9094

MBA Mortgage
7019 Village Blvd. #207 / 956.717.3400

MG Builders
2410 Grisell Dr. / 956.726.1373

Neel Title Corporation

1202 Welby Ct. / 956.723.6346
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Nina Gomez Realty

5918 McPherson Rd. Ste. 7 / 956.791.3600

Onyx and Associates Real Estate

1510 Calle del Norte Ste. 6 / 956.729.7808

Patty Pequeo Real Estate

5216 Springfield #1 / 956.319.0852

PBI Properties Inc.

7019 Village Blvd. Ste. 208 / 956.722.6200

Pura B. Averill Realtors

5901 McPherson Rd. #14-A / 956.724.8346

Revilla Realty
707 E. Calton Rd. #202 / 956.753.1501

Ruiz Realty
6999 McPherson #105 / 956.753.2515

Service First Mortage

9114 McPherson #2503 / 956.791.8679

South Texas Realty

1808 Commerce Dr. #3A / 956.722.5688

Stewart Title1016 Monaco Blvd.

956.791.5810

Supreme Lending
3820 Cedar Ave. / 956.744.4472

Swisher and Martin Realty

9114 McPherson #2518 / 956.725.3800

Tere Santos Real Estate

1510 Calle del Norte Ste. 7 / 956.791.5458

WH Mortgage Solutions
101 W. Hillside Rd. Ste. 5 / 956.723.5626

Wright Realty
2212 N. Seymour Ave. / 956.723.6622

Your Laredo Home Real Estate

1605 E. Del Mar Blvd. Ste. 112 / 956.727.8882

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