El Paso, Texas Travel, Tourist Guide and Information

El Paso, Texas

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Population: 600,000+ West/Southwest Region

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Located in far west Texas, El Paso is served by Interstate 10 and State Highways 62 and 180. The city's name comes from its location - a mountain pass (Alt. 3,762), surrounded by mile high peaks. Home to a branch of the University of Texas, El Paso is also home to many professional sports teams including baseball, soccer, hockey, and rugby. In addition, the Sun Bowl is host to the second-oldest bowl game played annually. The Speedway Park has auto racing every Saturday night mid-April through mid-October.

El Paso has both walking and guided tours as well as awe-inspiring scenic drives, one of which at the highest point offers a view that includes 2 cities, 2 countries and 3 states.

An old city dating as far back as the late 1500's, El Paso is rich in memorials and museums that include Firefighters, Holocaust, Archaeology, Art, History, Railroad & Transportation and Border Patrol to name a few. There are many historical sites and the state parks offer camping, picnicing, and hiking.

Fort Bliss - established in 1848 - located in El Paso is a U.S. Army Defense Center with a Buffalo Soldier Monument and 2 museums. The Fort Bliss Museum has artifacts and exhibits portraying America's missile history along with modern technology. Museum of Noncommissioned Officer has artifacts dating to the Revolutionary War.

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Antique Shops
Antiques & Junk, 2131 E. Yandell Dr
Baez Border Mercantile, 1001 Myrtle Ave.
Eagles Nest, 7410 Remcon Circle
Eastside Antique Mall, 7924 Gateway Blvd E, #102
Frankliin Town Antique Mall, 14261 Montana Ave.
Mesa Street Antique Mall, 7410 Remcon Cir
Mission Trail Antique Mall, 10180 Socorro Rd
Sports Legends, 6300 Edgemere Blvd
Time Capsule, 6501 N Mesa St
Yesteryear Teasures, 10941 Casey Stengel Pl
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Local Events and Attractions
Concordia Cemetery (w/Boot Hill)
Firefighters Museum
Holocaust Museum & Study Center
Museum of Archaeology
Museum of Art
Museum of History
Speedway Park
1906 Train Depot - Union Depot
El Paso Zoo
Fort Bliss
Indian Cliffs Ranch*
*Zoo, lake, movie set, restaurant
Science Museum
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
McKelligon Canyon & Amphitheatre
Mission Tour
Railroad & Transportation Museum
Wet 'N' Wild Water World
Wilderness park Museum
Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park
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