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El Paso Museum of History

El Paso Museum of History [caption id="attachment_41364" align="alignright" width="425"] El Paso Museum of History Digie Wall Credit Destination El Paso[/caption] The El Paso Museum of History presents information about the past 400 years of history in the United States/Mexico border region in over 16,000 feet of exhibit space. The museum features 5 galleries that analyze…
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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

El Paso Museum of Art [caption id="attachment_41357" align="alignright" width="425"] El Paso Museum of Art Credit Destination El Paso[/caption] The mission of the El Paso Museum of Art is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit works of art that support and illuminate the Museum’s permanent collection of American, European, and Mexican art. Welcome to the El…
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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

Franklin Mountains State Park [caption id="attachment_41360" align="alignright" width="425"] Franklin Mountains Skyline Myke Hermsmeyer Franklin Mountain Trail Run Photos for Visit El[/caption] Answer the call of the mountains. For outdoor recreation and adventure in El Paso, one of the first places we think of sending our groups is the Franklin Mountain State Park, the largest urban…
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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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