Trip Ideas

El Paso is home to historic landmarks, premier hiking and bouldering destinations, the El Paso Locomotive FC and El Paso Chihuahuas Minor League Baseball team, one-of-a-kind museums, world-class water parks, and more. There’s something for visitors of all ages and interests, both indoors and out. What are you waiting for?

El Paso Favorites

El Paso is known for amazing tacos and thrilling hiking, but some of our other highlights include our expansive Museum and Cultural District, the El Paso Zoo, live shows at the Abraham Chavez Theatre and Don Haskins Center, a plethora of murals and iconic architecture, the Sunland Park Race Track and Casino, and fabulous local shopping. Once you’ve experienced what El Paso has to offer, you’ll have a hard time deciding what you love most.

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Outdoors

El Paso’s 300+ days of sunshine are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. You can find trails for hiking and biking, world-class bouldering, ATV-friendly sand dunes, and beautiful parks. Franklin Mountain State Park offers stunning views of the El Paso sunset and Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is the perfect mix of history and nature.

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Eat & Drink

There’s a reason Food Network Star Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has visited El Paso not once, not twice, but seven times. The variety and quality of cuisines in the city are unmatched. In El Paso, you can find Oaxacan tacos, Persian kabobs, Japanese noodles, Texas BBQ, American diner food, French hors d’oeuvres, and so much more. From hole-in-the-wall dives to trendy lunch spots to upscale dinner destinations, your palate is in for an unforgettable experience.

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Beyond El Paso

The Sun City borders New Mexico and Mexico and is a gateway to excursions and experiences in neighboring cities and towns. Visit the historic Old Mesilla, New Mexico or trek the Organ Mountains, named by Spanish colonists who thought they resembled a pipe organ. Take a drive to White Sands National Park or plan a visit to Ruidoso, New Mexico to try your luck at Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino and Resort.

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