There are lots of places in El Paso that offer great outing opportunities. El Paso boasts of many museums, art centers and historic sites. There is The Chamizal National Memorial that provides visitors with an opportunity to better understand the culture of the borderland.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site is a 1.5 acre park and homage to pioneer Joseph Magoffin. The centerpiece of the park is the Magoffin Home, built in 1875 by Magoffin. The 19-room adobe home, built in the Territorial style of architecture, showcases period style with mid-Victorian wood trim and original appointments. Guided tours offer a glimpse into the life of the Magoffin family, who occupied the home until its sale to the city of El Paso in 1976. Downtown El Paso's "Museum Row" includes the Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History, and Insights Science Museum. The El Paso Museum of Art is a celebrated fine arts museum housing a permanent collection of more than 5,000 works of art, including the Samuel H. Kress Collection of European art from the 13th through 18th centuries, American art from the 19th and 20th centuries, Mexican colonial art, and contemporary art from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The Museum of History showcases the colorful people who shaped El Paso's history. Insights Science Museum features 60 hands-on exhibits that teach visitors about all aspects of science. The Museum of Archaeology at Wilderness Park showcases prehistoric artifacts from the Southwest, including pottery, stone objects, basketry, weavings, and figurines. You can also experience walking tours of Downtown to get a taste of El Paso’s history that spans 400 years. You can go shopping, see outdoor concerts at the Chamizal National Memorial, explore museums of every kind, visit the Zoo, and relax in tranquil with nature in four Texas State Park. You can also be a part of El Paso’s music and dance festivals, sports events, arts and culture. |
