National Park Service AreasThere are several national parks within a few hours of El Paso. White Sands National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, and Carlsbad Caverns National Park are all potential day trips from El Paso. See what events are scheduled at these national parks!State and Local ParksThe City of El Paso manages a wide range of land from neighborhood parks and recreation centers to the beautiful Municipal Rose Garden and the Rio Bosque Wetlands haven for birds. Visit the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation for more information. Franklin Mountains State ParkAt over 24,000 acres, Franklin Mountains State Park ranks as the largest urban wilderness in the continental United States. Wyler Aerial TramwayFrom the top of Ranger Peak in the Franklin Mountains, look over El Paso, across Ciudad Juarez and into New Mexico. Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic SiteThis park has it all, rock climbing, plants, wildlife, and ancient petroglyphs. It is located about 35 miles east of El Paso, but it is well worth the visit. Around El PasoCentennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert GardensGo to the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso to visit this museum. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the Chihuahuan Desert and get to know the plants that grow around the area. Magoffin Home State Historic SiteThis striking adobe building was home to the multicultural, pioneering Magoffin family for about 100 years. With many of their authentic artifacts, the home gives a glimpse of life when El Paso was a small frontier town. El Paso Museum of HistoryDiscover El Paso like never before with the nation's first interactive Digie wall. El Paso Museum of ArchaeologyPeople have lived in and around the El Paso area for thousands of years. Investigate evidence of their lives. El Paso Museum of ArtIn addition to displaying works from its more than 6,000 pieces in the permanent collections, the museum offers a diverse schedule of temporary exhibitions, films, lectures and concerts. National Border Patrol MuseumSee vehicles, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts used by the U.S. Border Patrol since it was founded in 1924. Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides MuseumsVisit these museums on the U.S. Army's second-largest installation behind nearby White Sands Missile Range. The El Paso Holocaust MuseumVisitors to the Museum will learn about the Holocaust through its permanent exhibit, which features a number of multi-media galleries that chronicle the events of the Holocaust. Scenic Drive OverlookThis short drive winds its way along the southern end of the Franklin Mountains. Periodic pull-outs allow for stopping to take in the big view over El Paso and Ciudad Juarez. El Paso ZooThe El Paso Zoo celebrates the value of animals and natural resources and creates opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature. The Tigua Indian Cultural CenterThe Tigua Indian Cultural Center offers a glimpse to five centuries of rich Pueblo history and tradition. El Paso Mission TrailVisit the historic mission churches of Ysleta and Socorro and the presidio chapel of San Elizario. |
Last updated: June 3, 2024