La Estanzuela

The UANL Symphonic Orchestra has been performing since 1960. They are the premier classical music performances in Nuevo Leon. They host 3 separate seasons of concerts (each about 2 months in length) at their concert hall at the UANL campus. They also perform at the Teatro de la Ciudad en Monterrey/Centro.

Contemporary artist James Turrell has created a series of "light sculptures" called "Skyspaces" in various cities. In Monterrey, Turrell's light sculpture is on the grounds of Tecnologico de Monterrey. Come at sunset and sit quietly as the sun sets, spilling rays of golden and red light across the concrete and stone surfaces. Occasionally musical accompaniment is provided. Attendance at the sunset events is free, but requires registration via the web site which assigns a timed entry. Visitors are requested to maintain silence and refrain from eating, drinking, smoking or doing anything to disturb their fellow peace-loving observers.

Large, modern indoor arena that serves as a venue for shows and exhibitions, concerts, and indoor sports such as arena football and indoor soccer. It occasionally hosts Bullfighting.

At 305 meters, the tower is the tallest skyscraper in Latin America. The tower will lose its title soon because a neighboring skyscraper project called Torre Rise will surpass it with a planned 484 meter height. Unfortunately, Torre Obispado does not have a public observation deck.

Century old train station houses a railroad museum (naturally) as well as a library and offices of the Cultural Ministry. An old wooden caboose is the coolest exhibit, and visitors can enter the caboose and see how train crews would have lived while riding the rails. The railroad exhibit contains numerous exhibits including tools, signals, uniforms, and equipment used to maintain the railway.

Inside a bustling commercial glass works is a fascinating museum that features stunningly beautiful works of hand-spun glass. Some craft glass pieces are also for sale in the gift shop.