San Miguelico Giftique

Once the home of two Laredo merchant families in the early 20th century, the restored Italiante-style residence is now the Border Heritage Museum. This museum showcases the region's history, culture, industry and populations through a series of changing exhibits and educational seminars.

Enjoy a romantic dinner at the Tack Room. Located in the luxurious La Posada Hotel, this restaurant is know as "The Best Little Steak House in Texas." The legendary eatery offers a spectacular view of the San Augustin Plaza from its veranda and a Victorian-style atmosphere throughout the rest of the building.

The historic San Augustin Plaza covers the downtown district that was the original city of Laredo. It contains historical monuments such as the Cathedral of San Agustin, the oldest building in Laredo since 1755, as well as the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and the Border Heritage Museum. Architecture within the plaza consists of Mission, Spanish Revival and Greek Revival styles.