Laredo,
Texas Visitor Information
A winning experience every time
  
From its highly acclaimed hotels to nationally recognized festivals,
Laredo is an award-winning place and you don't want to
miss out on this one of a kind Texas experience.
Unique to its statistic breaking growth, Laredo's hospitality
industry recorded several new hotel openings over the last three
years that have transformed the destination. The city now boasts
more hotel rooms than ever. Recent additions include the multi-award
winner Embassy Suites by Hilton, Comfort
Suites, Holiday Inn
Express, Homewood Suites, Staybridge
Suites and the Rialto Hotel.
Northside, at the globally-ranked Best Western
San Isidro Inn,
a new complimentary breakfast awaits its guests. Geographically,
visitors now have more choices than ever with construction complete
in all sectors of the City. A multi-million dollar renovation
at the beautiful La Posada Hotel has enhanced the experience
of staying in the heart of Laredo's historic district.
In far south Laredo, a new Red Roof Inn will open its doors in
2009.
Centrally located, the Holiday Inn Civic
Center has played host
to the Miss Texas USA® pageant contestants for the last four
years. The five-time Emmy award winning Miss Texas USA® Pageant
show lights up the stage again on June 29, 2008, where the new
Miss Texas will be crowned in front of a live television audience
of over 9 million households.
The community of Laredo is a 2007 All America City finalist
and patriotic community spirit is derived from the internationally
acclaimed Washington's Birthday Celebration. Recently
recognized by the International Festivals and Events Association,
it offers a variety of events, from fireworks, pageantry, and
jalapeños galore, to street parties with Jamboozies and more. Founded in
1898, the WBCA is the largest celebration of its kind in the
United States with approximately 400,000 attendees annually.
Recognized as a best practice program by Sister Cities International
four consecutive years, the International
Sister Cities Festival is held annually in late January at the Laredo Civic Center.
The three-day event has featured free admission and the wares,
products and cultural offerings of its Sisters from across the
nations of Mexico, Spain, Australia, Argentina, China and Taiwan.
One of Laredo's many winning attractions is Mall
Del Norte recently renovated and sporting a new look. Located in the Mall
is the Imaginarium of South Texas, a special children's
museum looking to capture its audience through playful and educational
exhibits. Another unique experience can be found at the Lamar - Bruni - Vergara
Planetarium, housed in a crystalline tetrahedron - shaped
structure, is an exciting attraction for budding scientists and
Digistar projection enthusiasts.
Another must see is the Laredo Entertainment
Center, a 10,000
seat multi-purpose arena that is home to the two time title holder
Central Hockey League championship Laredo Bucks! On the field,
the United Soccer League/Professional Development League Championship
title holder Laredo Heat Soccer Club kicks up the action at the
Student Activity Complex throughout the summer.
Laredo abounds with awards and title-holders and it's
a winning experience waiting for you! Information can be obtained
on the internet at www.visitlaredo.com or
by calling 1-800-361-3360.
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