category : Natural Attractions
The Mountain of Christ the King looms above El Paso at point where territories of Texas, Mexico, and New Mexico meet. Prominent on the 4,576-foot summit is a massive monument of Christ on the Cross by artist Urbici Soler, built of Cordova cream limestone quarried near Austin. Not recommended to climb except during Pilgrimage last Sun. in Oct.

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Tigua Indian Reservation: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo

Oldest community in present boundaries of Texas, now part of the city of El Paso, was established in 1681

El Paso, TX Indian Reservations

Fray Garcia Monument

This 14-ft. bronze sculpture by John Houser honors the priest who founded the area's first mission. The statue, in Pioneer Plaza downtown, is the first in the series of "Twelve Travelers"

El Paso, TX Monuments

International Museum of Art

El Paso, TX Museums

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

Guided tours of homestead built in 1875 as replica of earlier home destroyed in 1868 flood. Was political and social center of Magoffinsville community (later named El Paso). Walls average 2 1/2 feet thick; timber cut in Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, 80

El Paso, TX Historic Sites

Wilderness Park Museum

El Paso, TX Museums

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Sierra de Cristo Rey

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Tigua Indian Reservation: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo

Fray Garcia Monument

International Museum of Art

Magoffin Home State Historic Site

Wilderness Park Museum

Things to do Natural Attractions near El Paso, TX

Sierra de Cristo Rey

The Meteor Crater

Woodward Agate Ranch

San Felipe Springs and Moore Park

Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center