• January 1, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Hueco Tanks State Historic Site

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2. El Paso Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. El Paso Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Franklin Mountains State Park

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5. 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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8. Chamizal National Memorial

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9. El Paso Municipal Rose Garden

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10. 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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13. El Paso Water Parks

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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14. UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Downtown Art & Farmers Market

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16. 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Museum of Archaeology

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18. Mission Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. San Elizario Historic District

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20. Thousand Steps Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. El Paso Symphony Orchestra

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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22. Painted Dunes Golf Course

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23. National Border Control Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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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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