Arreguin’s Nursery	3904 Salinas near Ugarte Ph: 729.9706	Mom & Pop plant and pet store run out of their home. It’s different and an interesting backyard to walk through
A leisurely bike ride	Loop 20 from Clark to McPherson ~ The St. Peter’s Historic District ~ Laredo Community College ~ TAMIU campus - dirt roads behind college	Here are several bike rides that are all on flat terrain. During summer months, ride at dawn and bring water!!
Laredo Center for the Arts	500 San Agustin Ph: 725.1715	~ regular art displays by local and international artists ~ occasional concerts ~ Laredo Art League (all member show)
Tour of Historic	Laredo Republic of the Rio Grande 1003 Zaragoza Ph: 727.3840	~ 2 times weekly, this 2 hour walking and Museum riding tour will help you learn about how Laredo came to be; focuses on St. Agustin Plaza and downtown area.
Monthly Open Mike Poetry Readings	contact --Randy Koch, Director TAMIU Writing Center Ph: 326.2885	come and listen to individuals read their favorite poems, including some published poets from the Laredo area.
La India Packing Company	1520 Marcella few blocks north of Corpus Christi Ph: 723.3772	~ An old established family run spice packaging company that prepares some lovely dishes. The restaurant is located in a house rich in family history.
The Texas State Tourist Center	15551 N IH35 at US83 Exit 18, 5 miles north of the Border Patrol checkpoint Ph: 956.417.4728	You see this lovely building on the east of I 35, a few miles north of the checkpoint. It is a pleasant place to picnic - ponds, a garden and an office filled with tourist information on many Texas destinations.
Laredo Little Theatre	4802 Thomas St. corner of East Calton Ph: 723.1342 Next Performance: The Importance of Being Earnest (Mar. 14, 15, 16)	A community theatre that welcomes amateurs to act, direct and work backstage. Presents 4 or more plays yearly including summer children’s productions.
Tecolotes Baseball	Veterans field corner of Santa Maria and Park	This minor league team plays at 2 stadiums in 2 countries, here and in Nuevo Laredo. Season runs April to July. Most games are in the evenings.
Newcomers & Friends of Laredo	contact Social Director: Mrs. Heather Corti Ph: 326.2876 Email: simplyshakespeare@yahoo.com	Group meets 1st Tuesday of every month.
Compiled by Dr. T. Hannigan

Further afield...

* many fine restaurants in Nuevo Laredo: El Rancho, Paseo de Colon, Victoria

* Bull fighting in Nuevo Laredo

* Monterrey, about 3 hours south, is a large Mexican city with many points of interest. Bus transportation is available from here/Nuevo Laredo.

* The Gulf Coast - Corpus Christi ( 2 ½ hour drive) and South Padre Island ( 4 hour drive)

* Big Bend National Park ( about 10 hours drive)