San Jacinto Plaza [caption id="attachment_41362" align="alignright" width="425"] San Jacinto Plaza Credit Destination El Paso[/caption] Welcome to El Paso's San Jacinto Plaza, the historic park located on the corner of Oregon and Mills in the heart of downtown. This tranquil city plaza features green spaces, benches, shade trees, food options, public art, and much more within…
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El Paso Scenic Drive
El Paso Scenic Drive [caption id="attachment_41366" align="alignright" width="425"] El Paso Scenic Drive Credit Destination El Paso[/caption] Cut along the edge of the southern tip of the Franklin Mountains you will find one of the most gorgeous sightseeing experiences in all of El Paso, the highly popular Scenic Drive. Typically taking about 2 hours to traverse,…
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Magoffin Home State Historic Site
Magoffin Home State Historic Site Welcome to the Magoffin Home State Historic Site, the adobe territorial home that once belonged to a prominent pioneering family who did quite a bit for and around their community. First built in 1875, this home belonged to Joseph Magoffin and his family, the Magoffin descendants actually living in this…
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El Paso Museum of History
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Western Playland
Western Playland To let loose and have some good old-fashioned fun while in the El Paso area head to Western Playland, the locally-loved 30-acre family amusement park. Western Playland is technically in Sunland Park, New Mexico, today, its original 1960s location moved from El Paso. The park features an old-school vibe with classic park concessions,…
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El Paso Museum of Art
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Chamizal National Memorial
Chamizal National Memorial After a long-standing boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico concerning the Chamizal, a harmonious settlement was finally made on August 29th, 1963. The Chamizal Treaty was worked out between U.S. President Kennedy and Mexico President Mateos, and today the Chamizal National Memorial exists to commemorate this. The Chamizal National Memorial…
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Franklin Mountains State Park
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El Paso Zoo
El Paso Zoo [caption id="attachment_41351" align="alignright" width="425"] El Paso Zoo Credit Destination El Paso[/caption] "The El Paso Zoo celebrates the value of animals and natural resources and creates opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature." Welcome to the El Paso Zoo, the 35-acre AZA-accredited facility that features over 220 species within its various…
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Top 5 DECA Field Trip Ideas
If your high school DECA group is looking for the perfect field trip idea then you have come to the right place! Adventure Student Travel is your one-stop-shop for school and group travel needs, specializing in performance groups, school clubs, and class trips. DECA, or more formally the Distributive Education Clubs of America, is a…
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