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Top Things to Do in El Paso Texas
If you are planning a trip to El Paso Texas and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. El Paso is known for being the birthplace of the margarita and the “Mexican food capital of America”, but there’s more! The city is located on the western tip of Texas across from Juarez Mexico. El Paso is called the Sun City because it is the 6th sunniest city in the US. It is also the Home of the Sun Bowl and Lucchese boots. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal El Paso bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your El Paso Texas trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Check out items confiscated during illegal border crossings at the National Border Patrol Museum
Browse the Saturday Farmer’s Market
Take a Wild West self-guided tour of the San Elizario Historic District
Stop in Ode Brewing Co for a beer and fried Buffalo-style cauliflower
Catch a football or baseball game
Photograph the El Paso Star
Explore El Paso’s history to date on the Digital Wall at the Museum of History
Watch meerkats play in a pool of plastic balls at the El Paso Zoo
Get your adrenaline fix at Western Playland Amusement Park
Browse the 12th-century art exhibits at the El Paso Museum of Art
Wander the botanical garden and have a picnic at Keystone Heritage Park
Catch a show at the Plaza Theatre
Watch the sunset from Rim Road
Photograph El Paso and Juarez from the Scenic Drive
Eat Frito Pie and Whataburger
Shop for souvenirs on El Paso Street
Schedule a tour of the Lucchese Boot Co Factory Store
Wander the murals in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood
Learn about the 100-year-long border dispute between the US and Mexico at Chazimal National Memorial
Play a game of ping pong, chess, or horseshoes in San Jacinto Plaza
Visit the El Paso Holocaust Museum
Wander the downtown Mexican street markets for souvenirs
Learn about the progression of civilization at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology
Explore the Mission Trail and visit the Ysleta Mission, Socorro Mission, and San Elizario Presidio Chapel
Check out the 320+ types of roses at the Municipal Rose Garden, which blooms from March to October
Enjoy the annual Viva! El Paso musical June to August
Tour the Magoffin Home State Historic Site
Visit the graves of Wild West outlaws at the Concordia Cemetery
Stop by the hand-carved Casa de Azucar structure
See the dinosaur footprints at Sunland Park
Take the Sunday hayride at Cattleman’s Steakhouse to the abandoned set of Courage Under Fire before dinner
Go for a horseback ride at El Paso Trail Rides
Hike the Thousand Steps Trail in Franklin Mountains State Park
Relax with a glass of Zinfandel at Zin Valle Winery
Head to Red Sands for an off-roading adventure
Visit Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums
Go rock climbing at Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
Hike to Mount Cristo Rey
Go sand sledding at White Sand National Park
Cross the border into Juarez, Mexico for the day (bring your passport and global entry card)
Be sure to check with the El Paso Texas Tourism Board for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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