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.
See the stars at The Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium, on the Texas A&M International University campus. Spend an afternoon or evening watching a feature film, exploring the heavens, learning about the secrets of outer space or even enjoying a show set to Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon." In Laredo, you won't find an attraction that's more out-of-this-world.
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.
Get your daily dose of exercise at the one-hour Heritage Walking Tours in San Agustin Plaza. Conducted in English and Spanish, these guided tours are a great way to become familiar with this 255-year old city. All tours start and finish at the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and run Tuesday through Saturday, by appointment only.