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.
Come by the Sister Cities Festival for a cultural celebration featuring authentic Mexican food and dance. Vendors sell every kind of beautiful artisan crafts, from clothing to jewelry to furniture, at over 150 booths set up in the Laredo Energy Arena during this three-day period.
Located on Lake Casa Blanca in east Webb County, Lake Casa Blanca International State Park consists of 371 acres of land and 1,650 lake surface acres. A popular vacation spot for winter Texans, the park offers campgrounds, picnic sites with barbecue pits, restroom facilities, two playgrounds, sports courts and fields, a boat ramp and trails. Enjoy time outdoors, swimming, fishing, skiing or mountain biking in the park.