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🚂ALL ABOARD THE @texasstaterail 🛤️Step a 🚂ALL ABOARD THE @texasstaterail 
🛤️Step aboard a vintage 1920’s railcar & take a 4-hour round-trip train ride through the Piney Woods. There is a 1 hour and 20-minute layover at Rusk Rail depot to have lunch and explore the grounds. This has been on my bucket list since I saw that they do The Polar Express Train Ride during Christmas time!
💺Choose to seat in presidential cars, open-air, dome, first class, and more. Most cars are temperature-controlled, have restrooms, and a concession car stocked with a variety of snacks, candy, ice cream, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. Fun fact: Yellowstone filmed an episode here!
🚗For more things to do in @palestinetx check out my previous carousel post.
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🚂PALESTINE ROUND UP Spent the weekend explorin 🚂PALESTINE ROUND UP
Spent the weekend exploring the Piney Woods of Palestine, Texas. Learn about the history of the town, take a train ride, admire the stunning architecture, eat some amazing pies and so much more! Here are some things you can't miss on your next visit to @palestinetx
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Step aboard a vintage 1920’s railcar & take a 4-hour round-trip train ride through the Piney Woods on the Texas State Railroad.
2️⃣ Stop by one of the best places to get pie in Texas, Oxbow Bakery & Antiques. The lemon pie was 🤤 
3️⃣ Find Fairy Gardens hidden along a 1-mile trail In the beautiful Davey Dogwood Park. Also, search for dogwoods and enjoy the scenic drive.
4️⃣ Take a guided tour of the stunning Sacred Heart Catholic Church, built in 1893 using 675,000 bricks with stained glass from Italy and France.
5️⃣ Visit the Anderson County Courthouse, built in 1914, with a double-spiral staircase and a beautiful stained glass montage in the dome.
6️⃣ Watch a play at the historic Texas Theatre, a prime example of Spanish Colonial architecture.
7️⃣ For all the historians, take a guided tour of the Redlands Hotel, built in 1914 by a group of citizens to provide housing for the visitors to the City from the railroad.
8️⃣ Get some shopping done at the Farm & Flower Market at the Palestine Farmers Market.
9️⃣ Take a self-driving tour of the beautiful historic homes in the area.
🔜Be sure to add Palestine to your bucket list & save this for your next trip!
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🌸Not only is every single corner instagrammable, (including the bathroom) but the brunch was delicious. I am still drooling over the thicc boi pancake and how everything tasted fresh and homemade. I highly recommend making a reservation but walk-ins are welcome and FYI, the cute patio is dog-friendly!
🎥In the video:
-House-made donuts (glazed & churro)
-Box Street Brekky
-Thicc boi pancake (my favorite)
-Iced Lattes
📍The Box Street Social/623 Hemisfair Blvd Ste 108 San Antonio, Texas
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Eat, drink, & stay on the San Antonio Riverwalk at Eat, drink, & stay on the San Antonio Riverwalk at @canopysatx. 
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🍽️Eat dinner right on the riverwalk at @Domingosatx & enjoy Texas flavors such as Wagyu taquitos, skillet cornbread, tacos, & churros for dessert. 
🍹Drink, overlooking the riverwalk & Aztec Theatre at @Otrosatx, I highly recommend getting the Watermelon & Lime cocktail. 
🛌Stay in one of the amazing balcony riverwalk view rooms. I was absolutely obsessed with the decor! Thanks for having me!
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Check out my stories to learn more about @BeTheMatch, how to register and more. #TimeToMatch #texastravel #texasblogger #traveltexas #texastravelblogger #houstonbloggers #houstonblogger #texashillcountry #txhillcountry #visittexas
🥖MEXICO CITY INSPIRED PANADERIA IN SAN ANTONIO 🥖MEXICO CITY INSPIRED PANADERIA IN SAN ANTONIO
This is the one restaurant I visit EVERY single time I’m in town!! @LaPanaderia opened in 2014 & specializes in making handmade bread & pan dulce inspired by Mexico’s Golden Era, which also draws influence from French, Italian, & American breadmaking techniques. Which means yes, the bread is 🤤 & absolutely worth the drive!
🎥In the video:
-Tres Leches Croissant, Vanilla Concha (top was crunchy while the inside was flaky 🤤), Chocolate Croissant, Sugar Donut
-Bacon & Egg Torta on birote with a house salad (my favorite)
-French Toast on Cinnamon Raisins & Pecans roll
-El Buenos Dias
-Iced Lattes
🏆And if you don’t believe me when I say it’s worth the hype, it was named one of the 10 “best artisanal bakeries in North America” by USA Today’s 10 Best.
📍3 locations in San Antonio (La Cantera, Downtown, & Broadway)
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LAREDO ROUND UP I remember visiting Laredo when m LAREDO ROUND UP
I remember visiting Laredo when my family and I would drive to Mexico for our family trips. It had been years since I had visited and let me tell you, it has grown SO much. Some of my favorite things to do were strolling through downtown feeling like we went back in time, and the blend of Mexican and American cultures, from the amazing Mexican food to the Spanglish menus. Here are some things you can't miss on your next visit! Thanks for inviting me @visitlaredotx
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Step back in time and visit the oldest section of Laredo, The San Agustin Historic District.
2️⃣ Visit Lake Casa Blanca International State Park and see the ruins of Casa Blanca, the original Texas White House.
3️⃣ Go on a coffee tour. Support local coffee shops and after two stamps stop by the Visit Laredo office for a free souvenir. 
4️⃣ Cross the border into Mexico and spend a day in Nuevo Laredo.
5️⃣ Get some shopping done at @the_outlet_shoppes_at_laredo and get a photo at the Laredo mural on the second floor.
6️⃣ Visit the museums like the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Laredo Water Museum, Border Heritage Museum, or the TAMIU Planetarium.
WHERE TO EAT
1️⃣ Kaitod Thai - an absolutely stunning Thai restaurant in downtown Laredo
2️⃣ Taquitos Ravi - get the al pastor tacos!
3️⃣ La Reynera Bakery & Restaurant - Known for their biscuits and some of the best breakfast tacos. 
4️⃣ @BolillosCafe- Get the toasted concha!
5️⃣ @vicas_delights_bistro - get the 3 leches pancakes and the chilaquiles with mole.
6️⃣ Golondrina Food Park - Choose from several food trucks, and a bar, with plenty of space to eat indoors or outdoors.
WHERE TO STAY
1️⃣ There are plenty of places to stay in town! Stay at the historic @la_posada_hotel in downtown or choose from several chain hotels around town.
🔜Be sure to add Laredo to your bucket list & save this for your next trip!
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1) 📸ALL THE PHOTO OPS - If you didn’t get a photo with the rodeo sign did you even go to the rodeo? Take advantage of all the photo ops including the Ferris wheels!
2) 🎡THE CARNIVAL & FOOD - It’s time to use that carnival pack and get on some rides, play some games, and eat all the fried food. 
3) 🍷THE WINE GARDEN - Enjoy live music with a glass or bottle of wine. Here’s my little secret, the pizza at the wine garden is my favorite! If you are facing the entrance to the wine garden the booth is on your left. 
4) 🛍️SHOPPING - Because you need a cute outfit for your photos! Shop for some new boots at Lucchese, or a cute outfit at Gina Tees and so much more at over 300+ vendors.
5) 💃THE HIDEOUT - Dance the night away at the Rodeo’s very own honky tonk, The Hideout! Enjoy live music daily right after the concerts!
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Things to do in Laredo, Texas

March 8, 2023      Leave a Comment

SALUDOS FROM LAREDO, TEXAS

Saludos Brewing Laredo Texas Mural

Laredo is located in the south of Texas, right at the Mexican border. It is about 5 hours from Houston, and 2.5 hours from San Antonio and Corpus Christi. 

I remember visiting every year when my family and I would visit Mexico. Overall, Laredo has grown so much from what I remember and I was so excited to explore some of the best things to do in Laredo Texas. 

Thank you for having me Visit Laredo! All opinions shared are my own.

THINGS TO DO IN LAREDO

Plaza Theatre Downtown Laredo Texas
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park Laredo Texas The original Texas white house
Laredo Coffee Tour

VISIT THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN – One of my favorite things to do in Laredo was to step back in time and walk around the San Agustin Historic District, the oldest section of Laredo. First, stop by the San Agustin Church, a Gothic structure with a five-story- 141ft bell/clock tower. Then head to the Plaza Theatre building, the only remaining example of the Art Modern style in Laredo.

GO ON A COFFEE TOUR – Support over 12 local coffee shops and participate in The Laredo Coffee Tour. At each stop, get a stamp, and after two stamps, stop by the Visit Laredo office for a free souvenir. Pick up a map at any of the coffee shops on the list, or at the Visit Laredo office. For instance, I had a chance to try Cafe Radical which has the cutest coffee shop, and Gloria’s Coffee which had an amazing cajeta latte. 

VISIT LAKE CASA BLANCA INTERNATIONAL STATE PARK – Fish, swim, kayak, water ski, or boat on Lake Casa Blanca. Or grab your hiking shoes or bike and go for a hike, a walk, or a bike ride on the trails. Lastly, make sure you stop at the old museum to see the ruins of Casa Blanca, the original Texas White House.

CROSS THE BORDER INTO MEXICO – Walk or drive across the border and spend a day in Nuevo Laredo. Fun fact: Laredo is home to one of the oldest crossing borders along the Mexico-US border.

WHERE TO EAT

taquitos ravi al pastor tacos laredo texas
Kaitod Thai Kitchen Laredo Texas
Tres leches pancakes Vica's delights bistro laredo texas

In addition to the items above, eating was also one of my favorite things to do in Laredo! Being so close to the border, it’s no secret that the Mexican food is going to be good! Overall, Laredo has so many restaurants to choose from, and new cuisines continue to be added.

For instance, the restaurants below are the ones I had a chance to try, but I will also be sharing additional ones we didn’t have the opportunity to visit but were highly recommended.

LA REYNERA BAKERY & RESTAURANT – La Reynera has been around since 1928 serving fantastic breakfast tacos, biscuits, and Mexican baked goods. Above all, I have to say these were some of the best breakfast tacos I’ve ever had, and I absolutely loved the barbacoa tacos. Lastly, I didn’t get to try the biscuits but those were also highly raved about.

TAQUITOS RAVI – I highly recommend getting the Al pastor tacos and the aguas frescas. Pick from one of the several locations around town.

VICA’S DELIGHTS BISTRO – The perfect place for brunch! It’s super cute and retro inside, and you can pick from an American or Mexican breakfast. I highly recommend the 3 leches pancakes and the chilaquiles with mole.

KAITOD THAI – It all started as a food truck, and now it is a beautiful Thai restaurant in downtown Laredo. Honestly, it’s one of the most beautiful restaurants I’ve ever been to. I tried some appetizers, some lemonades, and the pineapple fried rice which was off the menu, and everything was delicious! Overall, make sure to make a reservation as it gets busy!

BOLILLOS CAFE – Choose from an American or Mexican breakfast, including, baked goods. I grabbed lunch to go and tried some of the conchas and they were pretty good! In addition, they also had a toasted concha which I’ve never tried before.

For instance, I heard great things about Las Kekas, La India for their amazing mole, and Scratch Sandwich Company for some amazing sandwiches made from scratch. Lastly, I made a stop at Golondrina Food Park for coffee but didn’t get to try any of the amazing food trucks on site.

Overall

Overall, I had such an amazing time in Laredo. I loved the blend of Mexican and American cultures, the history, and the amazing food. I can’t wait for my next visit!

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