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1. Hueco Tanks State Historic Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
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2. El Paso Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
El Paso Museum of Art
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3. El Paso Zoo

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El Paso Zoo
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4. Franklin Mountains State Park

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Franklin Mountains State Park
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5. Plaza Theatre

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Plaza Theatre
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6. El Paso Holocaust Museum

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7. Magoffin Home State Historic Site

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Magoffin Home State Historic Site
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8. Chamizal National Memorial

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Chamizal National Memorial
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9. El Paso Municipal Rose Garden

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El Paso Municipal Rose Garden
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10. Southwest University Park

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Southwest University Park
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11. El Paso Museum of History

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12. Western Playland Amusement Park

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Western Playland Amusement Park
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13. El Paso Water Parks

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El Paso Water Parks
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14. UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

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UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
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15. Downtown Art & Farmers Market

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Downtown Art & Farmers Market
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16. 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Museum

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1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Museum
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17. Museum of Archaeology

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Museum of Archaeology
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18. Mission Trail

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Mission Trail
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19. San Elizario Historic District

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San Elizario Historic District
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20. Thousand Steps Trail

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Thousand Steps Trail
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21. El Paso Symphony Orchestra

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El Paso Symphony Orchestra
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22. Painted Dunes Golf Course

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Painted Dunes Golf Course
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23. National Border Control Museum

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National Border Control Museum
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located across the border from Mexico in western Texas, El Paso is home to a number of unique museums, historical attractions and parks. Explore Hueco Tanks State Historic Site, ride on the Wyler Aerial Tramway, visit the El Paso Museum of Art and shop at the Downtown Art & Farmers Market in El Paso. Best things to do in El Paso for families include the El Paso Zoo, the Western Playland Amusement Park, and Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums. Check out Viva! El Paso.

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