U.S. Army post established in 1848 as defense against hostile Native American tribes and to assert U.S. authority over lands acquired after the Mexican War. Headquarters for Confederate forces in Southwest during Civil War, later refitting post for military efforts against the wily, much-feared Apache chief, Geronimo. Today a U.S. Army Air Defense Center and combat training for allied nations.
25-acre amusement park with dozens of rides, including the Splashdown Log Ride and El Bandito Roller Coaster. Games, shops, and foods. Open Mar. - May, Fri. 7 - 11 p.m., Sat., Sun. 2 - 10 p.m.; June - Aug., Mon. - Fri. 7 - 11 p.m., Sat., Sun. 2 - 11 p.m.; Sept. - Oct., Sat., Sun. 2 - 8
El Paso, TX Amusement ParksFounded 1777 to serve Spanish military garrison and government. Still in daily use, chapel stands as built 200
El Paso, TX Historic ChurchesIt's the original historic city square and park, right in the heart of downtown. The plaza features a fiberglass sculpture, "Plaza de los Lagartos," by sculptor Luis Jimé
El Paso, TX Historic DowntownsMexico's fourth largest city, and that country's largest city on the U.S. border (pop. 1.5 million)
El Paso, TX MexicoHistoric cemetery and landmark. The cemetery is divided into five parts, including the actual "Boot Hill."
El Paso, TX CemeteriesFirst reported by early settlers in 1883, the mysterious glowing orbs still defy explanation. Since then the legend, and the ...
Established in 1995, the Visitor Center serves thousands of travelers seeking information about Sanderson, Terrell County and...
The Chinati Foundation is a contemporary art museum founded by the late artist Donald Judd, dedicated to the creation and pre...
Highway 190 offers views of rugged terrain as you drive through scenic mesas....