Overview
Eagle Pass is a city on the South Texas Plains. It is just across the river from the slightly larger city of Piedras Negras in the Mexican state of Coahuila.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Eagle Pass
Fort Duncan
Several building of this 1847 fort are preserved in a municipal park. In the post headquarters building is an interesting Texas history museum.
Maverick County Lake
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino
Vegas-style casino run by Kickapoo Indians.
Eagle Pass Golf Course
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LRD Laredo International Airport, Laredo — 102 mi away. Directions
- SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 135 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Fort Duncan, Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino
- Lunch New China Buffet
- Afternoon Maverick County Lake, Eagle Pass Golf Course
- Dinner Parrilla de San Miguel
- Evening Cooters's Pub
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
- US 277, 40 miles west of Carrizo Springs or 60 miles south of Del Rio
- From San Antonio, the easiest route is south on I-35, then exit onto U.S. Highway 57 at Moore.
By bus
Place Greyhound Lines
Travels north on US Hwy 277 to Del Rio and continue east on US Hwy 90 towards San Antonio via Uvalde, D Hanis, Hondo and Castroville. Passengers transfer in San Antonio to get to additional cities.
See
See Maverick County Lake
Do
Do Eagle Pass Golf Course
Buy
Eat
Drink
Drink Cooters's Pub
Likely to be able to enjoy some Tecate or Dos Equis and Norteño music here.
Sleep
Stay safe
Eagle Pass is a frequent border crossing point for both legal and illegal migrants. The legal migrants are rarely a concern but the illegal ones have caused quite a bit of turmoil in Eagle Pass as of late. Local services are under massive strain due to illegal border crossings.
Go next
- Coahuila, Mexico - Visit Piedras Negras, just across the river, or Guerrero, a Spanish colonial village with important mission ruins another 28 miles down the road.
Nearby
Carrizo Springs
City / town · 7 listings · 41 mi away
Brackettville
City / town · 9 listings · 42 mi away
Del Rio
City / town · 21 listings · 51 mi away
Uvalde
City / town · 10 listings · 55 mi away
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
Park · 62 mi away
Sabinal
City / town · 10 listings · 75 mi away
Garner State Park
Park · 7 listings · 76 mi away
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