El Paso International Airport 13 min
Bridge of the Americas (11 min) El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center (13 min) Bilingual narrative of WWII genocide with photos & artifacts in a center for tolerance & research. Franklin Mountains (13 min) Desert 23-mile mountain range peaking at over 7,000 feet, also called Las Sierras de los Mansos. El Paso Museum of Art (15 min) Works in 5 galleries reflect the area's American, Mexican & European roots. Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino (20 min) Entertainment complex featuring a track for horse racing, casino with slots & 2 restaurants. El Paso Museum of History (13 min) 5 galleries examining 400 years of border life via artifacts, narratives, photos & videos. Western Playland (21 min) Family amusement park with an old-school vibe features classic park concessions, rides & games. 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. 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. El Paso Zoo (14 min) 220 African, American & Asian species residing in facsimiles of natural habitats in a 35-acre park. El Paso Museum of Archaeology (8 min) Museum featuring exhibits on the ancient history of the Southwest & northern Mexico, plus a garden. Wyler Aerial Tramway (14 min) Gondolas traveling to and from Ranger Peak plus a gift shop, restrooms & viewing platforms. Franklin Mountains State Park (17 min) 24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views. Scenic Drive - Overlook (15 min) Wide views of El Paso & Ciudad Juarez are offered from this rocky overlook with benches & paths. National Border Patrol Museum (8 min) Exhibits feature historical aircraft, electronics, weaponry, uniforms, vehicles & more. |