among eateries off i-10, this relaxed hotel is 2 miles from el paso international airport, 4 miles from el paso zoo and 7 miles from the el paso convention center. some rooms feature minifridges, microwaves and/or pull-out sofas; studios include kitchenettes. pets are welcome for a fee. freebies include hot breakfast, an airport shuttle and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. modern rooms provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, desks and coffeemakers. theres also an exercise room, a business center, a convenience store and a guest laundry, as well as a lobby lounge with a flat-screen tv and a fireplace El Paso International Airport 7 min
Wyler Aerial Tramway (17 min) Gondolas traveling to and from Ranger Peak plus a gift shop, restrooms & viewing platforms. Chamizal Federal Public Park (15 min) Ceded by the US to Mexico in 1963, this green space is now a public park for sports & recreation. Ascarate Park (9 min) 400-acre recreation area offering sports fields, a lake, 2 pools, playgrounds & 18 holes of golf. Franklin Mountains State Park (24 min) 24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views. El Paso Museum of History (9 min) 5 galleries examining 400 years of border life via artifacts, narratives, photos & videos. Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino (16 min) Entertainment complex featuring a track for horse racing, casino with slots & 2 restaurants. Bridge of the Americas (10 min) El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center (9 min) Bilingual narrative of WWII genocide with photos & artifacts in a center for tolerance & research. Scenic Drive - Overlook (14 min) Wide views of El Paso & Ciudad Juarez are offered from this rocky overlook with benches & paths. Franklin Mountains (20 min) Desert 23-mile mountain range peaking at over 7,000 feet, also called Las Sierras de los Mansos. Western Playland (17 min) Family amusement park with an old-school vibe features classic park concessions, rides & games. El Paso Municipal Rose Garden (8 min) El Paso Zoo (8 min) 220 African, American & Asian species residing in facsimiles of natural habitats in a 35-acre park. El Paso Museum of Art (11 min) Works in 5 galleries reflect the area's American, Mexican & European roots. Chamizal National Memorial - Park Grounds (10 min) 55-acre park is home to a U.S.-Mexico-border museum & an amphitheater, plus a visitors center. |