For sightseers, Monterrey offers numerous museums, some fine colonial-era architecture, MexicoÁs largest brewery and beer garden, one of the largest crystal factories in the world, a fine aquarium/planetarium, and several attractive plazas.
  Outside the city, there are several sites (easily accessed by private car) that showcase the state’s mountains, pine forests, waterfalls, and lakes. Sites include the El Salto, Cascada Cola de Caballo , Rodrigo Gómez Dam, Laguna de Sanchez, and Cañon de la Huasteca. All are within 40 km of the city.
  Visitor facilities are first class, since Monterrey mostly caters to business travelers, plus U.S. weekend visitors. There are over 4,000 hotel rooms, mostly in the 4/5 star categories. The cityÁs newest attraction is its stateof- the-art convention center, Cintermex: 100,000 sq. feet of exhibit space; meeting capacity for over 2,500; tel. 52-8-369- 6969.
  Excellent air service from Texas, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and several northern Mexico cities makes getting to Monterrey a snap. Visitors driving from nearby Texas can make the trip in under three hours over a modern toll-highway.

Monterrey Dining :
The cityÁs restaurant scene is outstanding blending American, International and Mexican dining options.
Carlos n Charlies: fun times and tasty food characteristic of the Anderson chain.
Don Pasquale: romantic setting with pasta, seafood, and grilled meat dishes.
La Escondida: find Mexican cuisine featuring regional dishes.
El Granero Grill: seafood, sushi, Mexican and local dishes.
Guacamaya: fresh seafood, grilled steaks, Mexican food.
Le Pavilion: gourmet meals prepared table-side; Sheraton Ambasador.
Luisiana: old time favorite for elegant gourmet dining, on the Plaza. AAA Rating
Mirabeau: authentic French cuisine in an intimate setting, fine wine list.
Residence: noted for its excellent prime rib; former mansion setting.
El Tio: fine regional specialties served in garden patio setting; moderate prices.