El Paso International Airport 12 min
El Paso Museum of Art (15 min) Works in 5 galleries reflect the area's American, Mexican & European roots. Wyler Aerial Tramway (14 min) Gondolas traveling to and from Ranger Peak plus a gift shop, restrooms & viewing platforms. El Paso Museum of Archaeology (6 min) Museum featuring exhibits on the ancient history of the Southwest & northern Mexico, plus a garden. El Paso Museum of History (12 min) 5 galleries examining 400 years of border life via artifacts, narratives, photos & videos. Chamizal Federal Public Park (16 min) Ceded by the US to Mexico in 1963, this green space is now a public park for sports & recreation. Bridge of the Americas (11 min) National Border Patrol Museum (7 min) Exhibits feature historical aircraft, electronics, weaponry, uniforms, vehicles & more. Chamizal National Memorial - Park Grounds (14 min) 55-acre park is home to a U.S.-Mexico-border museum & an amphitheater, plus a visitors center. Franklin Mountains (12 min) Desert 23-mile mountain range peaking at over 7,000 feet, also called Las Sierras de los Mansos. Franklin Mountains State Park (15 min) 24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views. El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center (12 min) Bilingual narrative of WWII genocide with photos & artifacts in a center for tolerance & research. El Paso Zoo (14 min) 220 African, American & Asian species residing in facsimiles of natural habitats in a 35-acre park. Scenic Drive - Overlook (15 min) Wide views of El Paso & Ciudad Juarez are offered from this rocky overlook with benches & paths. Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino (20 min) Entertainment complex featuring a track for horse racing, casino with slots & 2 restaurants. Western Playland (20 min) Family amusement park with an old-school vibe features classic park concessions, rides & games. |