Completed 1899 as home and border store by French merchant-riverboat trader. Converted to hotel operated by family until the 1930s. Designed by Parisian architects;
Rio Grande City, TX Historic HomesOne of Texas' best preserved old military posts; named for Maj. David Ringgold, first army officer killed in Battle of Palo Alto that opened Mexican War. Established after Mexican War for protection against Indians and to assure Rio Grande as national boundary; deactivated in 1944
Rio Grande City, TX FortsReplica of venerable shrine in Lourdes, France;
Rio Grande City, TX Shrines20 landscaped acres of cool water thrills, including Kid's Kove, a children's area with scaled-down rides and slides for the ...
Only existing hand-operated ferry of its kind. Carries three cars and limited number of passengers at a time, and you can hel...
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Established by Army in 1848 immediately following Mexican War, fort was in continuous use until May, 1946. It was originally ...
Displays of sparkling gowns, photos and other memorabilia tell the story of Laredo's Washington's Birthday Celebration, now m...