# Visit El Paso | Official Tourism Site for El Paso, Texas - "The Sun City"

> Visit El Paso is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for El Paso, Texas. Tagline: "Here, where Texas begins, there's something for everyone." El Paso is described as a hiker's paradise, a foodie heaven, an escape for artists, and an oasis for explorers - a community rich in culture with history built into every corner. Visit El Paso was recognized as 2024 DMO of the Year and won Best Website Design & Effectiveness 2024, both by TACVB (Texas Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus).

## Visitor Information Centers
- **Downtown Visitor Information Center**: One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901 | Phone: 915-534-0647 | Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- **Airport Visitor Information Center**: 6701 Convair Rd, El Paso, Texas 79925 | Phone: 915-534-0600 | Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
- [Contact Us](https://visitelpaso.com/media/contact-us)

## Plan Your Trip
- [Overview](https://visitelpaso.com/plan-your-trip)
- [Why El Paso](https://visitelpaso.com/meeting-planners/why-el-paso)
- [Book Now](https://visitelpaso.com/plan-your-trip/book-now)
- [Hotels](https://visitelpaso.com/plan-your-trip/hotels)
- [Transportation](https://visitelpaso.com/plan-your-trip/transportation)
- Download the Visitors Guide: available via homepage
- Newsletter Signup: available via homepage

## Things to Do
Main experience categories: Eat & Drink, Attractions, Outdoors, Art & Culture, History, Stay, and Beyond El Paso (day trips outside the city).
- [Attractions](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/attractions)
- [Dining](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/dining)
- [Shopping](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/shopping)
- [Nightlife](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/nightlife)
- [Golf Courses & Clubs](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/golf-courses-clubs)
- [Outdoors](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/outdoors)
- [Excursions](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/excursions)
- [Music Scene](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/music-scene)
- [LGBTQIA+ Travel Resources](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/lgbtqia+)
- [Juarez, Mexico (nearby cultural destination)](https://visitelpaso.com/things-to-do/juarez-mexico)
- [Art & Culture (murals, museums)](https://visitelpaso.com/blog/tags/arts-murals-museums)
- [History](https://visitelpaso.com/blog/tags/history-culture)

## Events
- [Calendar](https://visitelpaso.com/events)
- [Annual Events & Festivals](https://visitelpaso.com/events/annual-events-and-festivals)
- [Submit an Event](https://visitelpaso.com/user/sign_in)
- Recurring events include: Cool Canyon Nights (McKelligon Canyon Road), Third Thursdays in the Downtown Arts District (One Civic Center Plaza), The Market Under the Stars (Arts Festival Plaza, 109 W San Francisco Ave)

## Meetings & Conferences
- [Meeting Planners Overview](https://visitelpaso.com/meeting-planners)
- [Meeting Accommodations](https://visitelpaso.com/meeting-planners/accommodations)
- [Submit RFP](https://visitelpaso.com/meeting-planners/submit-rfp)
- [Familiarization Tour](https://visitelpaso.com/meeting-planners/familiarization-tour)

## Sports
- [Sports Planners Overview](https://visitelpaso.com/sports-planners/)
- [Sporting Events](https://visitelpaso.com/sports-planners/sports-events)

## Travel Professionals
- [Overview](https://visitelpaso.com/travel-professionals)
- [Itineraries](https://visitelpaso.com/travel-professionals/itineraries)
- [Story Ideas](https://visitelpaso.com/travel-professionals/story-ideas)

## Film & Creative Industries (creativElPaso)
- [Overview](https://visitelpaso.com/creativelpaso/)
- [Film](https://visitelpaso.com/creativelpaso/film)
- [Film Services](https://visitelpaso.com/creativelpaso/film-services)
- [Film Incentives & Permits](https://visitelpaso.com/creativelpaso/film-incentives-and-permits)
- [Location Photos & Filmography](https://visitelpaso.com/creativelpaso/location-photos-and-filmography)

## Media & Press
- [Overview](https://visitelpaso.com/media/)
- [Accolades / Awards](https://visitelpaso.com/media/rankings)
- [Press Releases](https://visitelpaso.com/media/press-releases)
- [Media Gallery](https://visitelpaso.com/media/gallery)
- [Media Trip Request](https://visitelpaso.com/media/trip-request)

## Community Programs
- Become an El Paso Ambassador: share your love for El Paso by promoting the city's culture and charm (sign-up via homepage "Become an Ambassador" section)
- [Blog](https://visitelpaso.com/blog)

## Affiliated Organizations
- El Paso Live (entertainment venues)
- El Paso Water Parks
- Operated under Legends Global (parent company)
- [Employment Opportunities](https://visitelpaso.com/contact/employment-opportunities)

## Policies & Legal
- [Privacy Policy](https://legendsglobal.com/privacy-notice/)
- [Terms of Use](https://legendsglobal.com/terms-of-use/)
- [Your Privacy Choices](https://yourprivacychoices.legendsglobal.com/consumer/make_request)
- [Ad Choices](https://legendsglobal.com/privacy-notice/#ad-choices)

## Social Media
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/visitelpaso/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/visitelpaso/)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/visitelpaso)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/visit-el-paso/)