Don't think that just because El Paso is in Texas, the rest of the state is close at hand. El Paso is actually closer to the beaches of Southern California, than it is to Eastern Texas. Be sure to check driving times and distances before exploring other places in the state.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is about 100 miles to the east, with Carlsbad Caverns National Park another 30 miles beyond.
Hueco Tanks State Historic Site, just east of town. Tall granite outcrops which created natural cisterns used by native tribes for drinking water.
Ciudad Juarez, the fifth largest city in Mexico, is just south across the river, although due to violence from drug cartels travel warnings have been issued advising against travel to this area.
Presidio Chapel of San Elizario
in San Elizario, a few miles south on Hwy. 20, 915-851-1682. Built in 1877 to replace the original constructed in the 1770's.Socorro Mission
328 S. Nevarez Rd. I-10 at Moon Rd. and FM 258, south of town. â +1 915 859-7718. Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM. Originally constructed in 1682 and subsequently destroyed by fire. The present structure was built in 1840, incorporating decorative beams salvaged from the original structure.Ysleta Mission
131 S. Zaragosa Rd. near the US 800 junction, south of town. â +1 915 859 9848. Constructed in 1744.San Elizario Historic Art District, 1501 Main St. off Socorro road on the El Paso Mission Trail. â +1 915 851 0093. Featuring 2 Museums, 6 Art Galleries and over 21 Artist Studios. Also visit the Old El Paso County Jail of Billy the Kid fame, the El Bandido Restaurant and Cantina and 18 historical sites from the Old Presidio Fort era. Tours and shuttle available.
White Sands National Monument is northeast on US-54.
