El Paso

El Paso grew from earlier settlements dating back to the Juan de Oñate expedition in 1598 and a settlement by Juan Maria Ponce de León in 1827, although area missions predate that civil settlement by almost 150 years.

El Paso is the largest U.S. city on the Mexican border; neighboring Juárez, is Mexico’s largest border city. The combined populations are about two million. Located in the ancient mountain pass from which the name derived, it is surrounded by mile-high peaks.

El Paso is the home of the University of Texas at El Paso, noted for its Bhutanese-style architecture and the Sun Bowl Stadium, along with a symphony orchestra, theater, museums, libraries, and diversified sporting activities including horse racing, polo, tennis, football, and basketball.

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Concordia Cemetery

Historic cemetery and landmark. The cemetery is divided into five parts, including the actual "Boot Hill." Gunfighter John Wesley Hardin is buried here along with other notable gunslingers of the…

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Things to Do in El Paso

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Cielo Vista Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Coronado Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Border Patrol Museum

Presents the rich heritage of the U.S. Border Patrol. Equipment, documents, books, and memorabilia available…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

El Paso Centennial Museum

Archeology, anthropology, geology; photos and maps show historical development of El Paso. Campus, Univ. of…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Chamizal National Memorial

Cites amicable settlement of long-standing border dispute between U.S. and Mexico, in an area by…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Ascarate Park Golf Course -Delta Nine

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Ascarate Park Golf Course -Ascarate

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Buffalo Soldier Monument

This bronze statue is based on the painting, "The Errand of Corporal Ross" by El…

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