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.
Children will love learning about the Rio Grande ecosystem at the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center. Located on the campus of Laredo Community College, this environmental science center contains live specimens of local flora and fauna in a living laboratory. It's a great outdoor educational center for any family vacation.
Brace yourself for this month-long festival. George Washington's Birthday, the largest of its kind since 1898. Special events within the festival include the Society of Martha Washington Colonial Pageant and Ball, the Jalapeno Festival, the Noche de Cabaret, the Princess Pocahontas Pageant and Ball, several parades and a finale of fireworks.
Since 1939, Vega's Interiores Mejicanos has been supplying the best art, home decor, furniture, jewelry and clothing for their clients. This family-owned and operated store imports items from Mexico, South America and Europe, and sells custom-made furniture. Even former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt found a few favorite items at this store.