Attractions

El Paso is a city full of attractions. One-of-a-kind shopping, exciting nightlife, live local music and fine arts are also available for everyone to enjoy. For golf lovers, the city has great golf courses. For visitors, there are many affordable rental choices available in and around the city.

Visitors can sample some of the best Tex-Mex cuisine in the state of Texas and go bargain-shopping in Juárez, Mexico, just across the river. There are many historical and unique sites to be seen from the unusual Bhutanese-style architecture of the University of Texas at El Paso to the three Spanish colonial missions of Yselta, Socorro and San Elizario.

For just enjoying the scenery, be sure to take a ride along “Scenic Drive”. Visitors can see all of El Paso and Juarez, plus some of New Mexico. Another nice trip by car is “The Mission Trail”. Located just 15 minutes east of downtown El Paso, the Mission Trail is rich in history dating back 400 years. Visitors can see three active missions, plus numerous other historic sites.

You can visit The Adventure Zone which offers one of El Paso's largest and finest family oriented arcade experiences. Featuring a game zone with virtual reality simulator games, a speed zone with go-karts, and a bumper zone for a water themed play, The Adventure zone stands above the rest. For roller coaster fans, Western Playland Amusement Park has rides for kids of all ages. You can find Roller coasters, water slides, trains, rides, go-carts and lots more in this well maintained and exceptionally clean park.

Another hang out place could be The El Paso Zoo which is home to over 175 species of animals, including many endangered species, in 18 acres of natural habitat exhibits. Of national fame is the University of Texas El Paso. This renowned University is home to the annual Sun Bowl held on New Year’s Eve.