Revel in luxury at La Posada Hotel. Whether you are vacationing or just need a weekend escape, you will find a lovely retreat at this hotel. La Posada offers special Romantic, Anniversary or Wedding packages to choose from, all of which feature turn-down services and bottles of champagne or wine.
Comparable to the New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration, Laredo's Jamboozie is a colorful festival featuring music, masks and beads. The rowdy celebration fills over 20 blocks downtown and consists of exotic food, dancing, and international performers. Join in the conga line as Jamboozie breathes new life into Laredo's downtown streets.
The 18-hole championship golf course at the Laredo Country Club is exclusive to members, although prospective members are welcome to survey the grounds and admire some of the finest putting greens in the state. The "Laredo" course was designed by Joseph S. Finger and opened in 1983. The 7,125-yard course plays from the longest tees for a par of 72, with a course rating of 74.6 and a slope rating of 133.
Established in the aftermath of the Mexican War and abandoned after World War II, Fort McIntosh served as a strategic guard for the Texas frontier. The fort is preserved as part of the Laredo Community College campus although the Laredo United States Army Reserve 340th Quarter Master Company continues to occupy the fort. It's definitely a sight to see for military history buffs.