this unpretentious hotel is 4 miles from western playland amusement park, and 3 miles from keystone heritage park and the el paso desert botanical garden. suites add sitting areas with pull-out sofas. laid-back rooms with carpeted floors offer complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. freebies include breakfast and parking. other amenities consist of an exercise room, a heated indoor pool and a hot tub, plus coin-operated laundry facilities, a snack shop and meeting space El Paso International Airport 24 min
Scenic Drive - Overlook (18 min) Wide views of El Paso & Ciudad Juarez are offered from this rocky overlook with benches & paths. Bridge of the Americas (18 min) Chamizal Federal Public Park (23 min) Ceded by the US to Mexico in 1963, this green space is now a public park for sports & recreation. Wyler Aerial Tramway (25 min) Gondolas traveling to and from Ranger Peak plus a gift shop, restrooms & viewing platforms. Franklin Mountains State Park (15 min) 24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views. Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld (16 min) Thrill slides, kiddie rides, pools, volleyball & more in a seasonal, family-friendly water park. Franklin Mountains (22 min) Desert 23-mile mountain range peaking at over 7,000 feet, also called Las Sierras de los Mansos. Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino (9 min) Entertainment complex featuring a track for horse racing, casino with slots & 2 restaurants. El Paso Zoo (17 min) 220 African, American & Asian species residing in facsimiles of natural habitats in a 35-acre park. El Paso Museum of History (12 min) 5 galleries examining 400 years of border life via artifacts, narratives, photos & videos. Western Playland (9 min) Family amusement park with an old-school vibe features classic park concessions, rides & games. 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. Keystone Heritage Park and the El Paso Desert Botanical Garden (7 min) This 52-acre park features botanical gardens, wetlands & the remains of an ancient village. El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center (12 min) Bilingual narrative of WWII genocide with photos & artifacts in a center for tolerance & research. El Paso Museum of Art (12 min) Works in 5 galleries reflect the area's American, Mexican & European roots. |