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.

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Buffalo Soldier Monument

This bronze statue is based on the painting, "The Errand of Corporal Ross" by El Paso artist Bob Snead. It is located at the Robert E. Lee gate to the…

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Things to Do in El Paso

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Chamizal National Memorial

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Ascarate Park Golf Course -Delta Nine

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Ascarate Park Golf Course -Ascarate

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Coronado Country Club

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

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

El Paso Centennial Museum

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Border Patrol Museum

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Concordia Cemetery

Historic cemetery and landmark. The cemetery is divided into five parts, including the actual "Boot…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Cielo Vista Golf Course

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

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