Tag Archives: El Paso School Tour

Sunland Park Mall

Sunland Park Mall For a nice retail therapy break head to the Sunland Park Mall, the enclosed regional mall in El Paso. Home to over 100 stores, this 2-level shopping center offers top retailers like Old Navy, Dillard's, and more. There is a store for every style inside! There are also several extra amenities offered…
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Old El Paso County Jail Museum

Old El Paso County Jail Museum Located in San Elizario, just about 17.5 miles south-southeast of El Paso, your group will find the Old El Paso County Jail Museum, the history museum located in the former El Paso County Jailhouse. The jail was first built in 1850, out of adobe bricks and cottonwood logs around…
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Old Ysleta Mission

Old Ysleta Mission [caption id="attachment_41368" align="alignright" width="425"] Ysleta Mission Credit Destination El Paso[/caption] La Misión de San Antonio de Ysleta del Sur/ Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is a diverse community of believers since the foundation of the parish in 1682. Located in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, the Old Ysleta Mission is the oldest…
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International Museum of Art

International Museum of Art Explore the astonishing wonders of the west. Housed within a historic residence designed by Henry C. Trost, your group will find El Paso's International Museum of Art, the art museum that contains works from Africa, Mexico, the Southwest, and local artists. This 1908 mansion was built for William Ward Turney, a…
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War Eagles Air Museum

War Eagles Air Museum Dedicated to collecting, restoring and displaying historic aircraft of World War II and the Korean Conflict eras. Welcome to the War Eagles Air Museum, the unique history museum that pays special tribute to military aviation and 'reminds us all of the significant roles the airplanes, their pilots, and support crews played…
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Presidio Chapel of San Elizario

Presidio Chapel of San Elizario [caption id="attachment_41353" align="alignright" width="425"] San Elizario Mission Credit Destination El Paso[/caption] Located just about 17.5 miles south-southeast of El Paso along the border, you will find the iconic Presidio Chapel of San Elizario. This church was first built in 1877, on the same site as earlier Mexican chapels. It is…
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St. Patrick Cathedral

St. Patrick Cathedral Saint Patrick Cathedral Parish of EI Paso, Texas seeks to live the Gospel of Jesus in community and to bring about the Reign of God. For a look into local religious culture head to the St. Patrick Cathedral, the official seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso. Located in the…
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Ascarate Park

Ascarate Park Featured on land that was originally part of the Rio Grande, Ascarate Park is the largest public-use recreation park in El Paso County, providing guests with over 400 acres of recreational green space and a lake. Ascarate Park is 'dedicated to sports, picnicking, fishing, and other recreational activities', featuring a 48-acre surface lake…
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Centennial Museum and Gardens

Centennial Museum and Gardens Located on the University of Texas of El Paso campus you will find a cultural and natural history hidden gem in the form of the Centennial Museum and Gardens! The Centennial Museum was built during the 1936 Texas Centennial, built to celebrate the anniversary of Texas' independence, making it the oldest…
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Keystone Heritage Park

Keystone Heritage Park Welcome to the Keystone Heritage Park and Desert Botanical Garden, the 52-acre park located in El Paso, Texas. This park contains botanical gardens, wetlands, and the remains of an ancient village, the attraction providing a fun mix of education covering local horticulture, geography, biology, and archaeology. The archaeology site is considered to…
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