Laredo Air Force Base, Laredo

#15 among attractions in Laredo

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Laredo Air Force Base, is a since-deactivated Undergraduate Pilot Training installation of the Air Training Command in Laredo, Texas. The facility was originally established as Laredo Army Air Field, a World War II U.S. Army Air Force facility that began operations in November 1942, primarily as an aerial gunnery school with an associated gunnery range. ()

Coordinates: 27°32'37"N, 99°27'41"W

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Del MarLaredo United States

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Laredo Air Force Base – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mall del Norte, Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge, Republic of the Rio Grande Museum.

2.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall del Norte, Laredo
62 min walk • Mall del Norte is a super regional shopping mall in Laredo, Texas. The mall opened in 1977 and has since been renovated in 1991, 1993, 2007, and 2012. It is located along Interstate 35 in the city's rapidly growing retail hub of town.
4.1 miSW
Bridge
Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, Laredo
106 min walk • 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.
3.9 miSW
Bridge
Juárez–Lincoln International Bridge, Laredo
100 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.
4 miSW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Laredo
101 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.
3.9 miSW
Church
Cathedral of San Agustin, Laredo
100 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.
4.6 miSW
Bridge
Texas Mexican Railway International Bridge, Laredo
118 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.
4.2 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo, Laredo
106 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.
3.9 miSW
27°30'6"N • 99°30'12"W
Border Heritage Museum, Laredo
99 min walk • Border crossing, Museum
3.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
San Agustin de Laredo Historic District, Laredo
101 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.
1.1 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo
30 min walk • The Sames Auto Arena is a multi-purpose arena, in Laredo, Texas. It is located to Bob Bullock Loop 20, on the northeastern side of Laredo. Within the Sames Auto Arena complex, there are several hotels within a walking distance. The Laredo International Airport is also nearby.
1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Casa Blanca, Laredo
27 min walk • Lake Casa Blanca is a reservoir on the Chacon Creek, 5 miles northeast of downtown Laredo, Texas, United States. The reservoir was formed in 1951 by the construction of a dam to provide recreational opportunities for the residents of Webb County.