El Paso International Airport 13 min
Wyler Aerial Tramway (15 min) Gondolas traveling to and from Ranger Peak plus a gift shop, restrooms & viewing platforms. Scenic Drive - Overlook (15 min) Wide views of El Paso & Ciudad Juarez are offered from this rocky overlook with benches & paths. Bridge of the Americas (11 min) Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino (21 min) Entertainment complex featuring a track for horse racing, casino with slots & 2 restaurants. El Paso Zoo (15 min) 220 African, American & Asian species residing in facsimiles of natural habitats in a 35-acre park. National Border Patrol Museum (8 min) Exhibits feature historical aircraft, electronics, weaponry, uniforms, vehicles & more. El Paso Museum of Archaeology (8 min) Museum featuring exhibits on the ancient history of the Southwest & northern Mexico, plus a garden. El Paso Museum of History (13 min) 5 galleries examining 400 years of border life via artifacts, narratives, photos & videos. El Paso Museum of Art (15 min) Works in 5 galleries reflect the area's American, Mexican & European roots. Franklin Mountains State Park (17 min) 24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views. Franklin Mountains (13 min) Desert 23-mile mountain range peaking at over 7,000 feet, also called Las Sierras de los Mansos. Chamizal Federal Public Park (17 min) Ceded by the US to Mexico in 1963, this green space is now a public park for sports & recreation. Chamizal National Memorial - Park Grounds (15 min) 55-acre park is home to a U.S.-Mexico-border museum & an amphitheater, plus a visitors center. Western Playland (21 min) Family amusement park with an old-school vibe features classic park concessions, rides & games. El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center (13 min) Bilingual narrative of WWII genocide with photos & artifacts in a center for tolerance & research. |