Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, Laredo

Name: Gateway to the Americas International Bridge
Address: Laredo, United States

#3 among attractions in Laredo

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Gateway to the Americas International Bridge

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Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, Laredo

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The Gateway to the Americas International Bridge is one of four vehicular international bridges located in the cities of Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, that connect the United States and Mexico over the Rio Grande. It is owned and operated by the City of Laredo and the Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes. It is also known as Laredo International Bridge 1. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1954 (70 years ago)Coordinates: 27°29'60"N, 99°30'27"W

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Downtown Nuevo Laredo (Laredo Central Business District)Laredo United States

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Gateway to the Americas International Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge, Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Cathedral of San Agustin, Texas Mexican Railway International Bridge.

~1560 ftE
Bridge
Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge, Laredo
8 min walk • The Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge is one of four vehicular international bridges located in the cities of Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, that connect the United States and Mexico over the Rio Grande. It is owned and operated by City of Laredo and the Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes.
~940 ftNE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Laredo
5 min walk • Republic of the Rio Grande Museum is a historic house museum located in the downtown San Agustin de Laredo Historic District in Laredo, Texas, United States, next to the historic La Posada Hotel and San Agustín Cathedral.
~1230 ftNE
Church
Cathedral of San Agustin, Laredo
6 min walk • The Cathedral of San Agustin is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Laredo, Texas. It is located at 214 San Bernardo Avenue in the heart of the downtown area in the San Agustin Historical District. The present church building dates from 1872. The bishop is James Anthony Tamayo.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Texas Mexican Railway International Bridge, Laredo
15 min walk • The Texas Mexican Railway International Bridge is an international railway bridge across the Rio Grande and U.S.-Mexico border between Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, the only rail link between these cities.
~1070 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo, Laredo
6 min walk • The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo is an outlet mall in downtown Laredo, Texas. Featuring over 50 famous name brand stores. Location 1600 Water Street Laredo, TX 78040 Just off I-35 and River Road The I-35 exit leads directly into the center's parking lot.
~1460 ftNE
27°30'6"N • 99°30'12"W
Border Heritage Museum, Laredo
8 min walk • Border crossing, Museum
~1020 ftNE
Neighbourhood
San Agustin de Laredo Historic District, Laredo
5 min walk • The San Agustin de Laredo Historic District is a historical district that covers what was once the original city of Laredo, Texas that was established by Don Tomás Sánchez. Today, the district is located in Downtown Laredo.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Barrio Azteca Historic District, Laredo
16 min walk • El Azteca is one of the oldest and most intact residential neighborhoods in Laredo, Texas, with buildings dating from the 1870s representing nearly every major architectural type and style that has appeared on the border since that time.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Downtown Laredo, Laredo
17 min walk • Downtown Laredo is the second main business district in Laredo, Texas. Downtown Laredo is the starting point for Interstate Highway 35 and State Highway 359. It is home to all of Laredo's high-rise buildings. Laredo's and Webb County's main government buildings are located in Downtown Laredo.
1.2 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Doc Sanchez Field, Laredo
30 min walk • Doc Sanchez Field is a baseball venue located in Laredo, Texas and the home of the Laredo Community College Palominos baseball team. The field was named after Crispin "Doc" Sanchez.

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Nearby attractions include Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Laredo (5 min walk), San Agustin de Laredo Historic District, Laredo (5 min walk), Cathedral of San Agustin, Laredo (6 min walk), Border Heritage Museum, Laredo (8 min walk).