El Paso County
El Paso, Texas
El Paso County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 865,657, making it the ninth-most populous county in the state of Texas. Its county seat is the city of El Paso, the sixth-most populous city in Texas and the 22nd-most populous city in the United States.
El Paso offers a blend of cultural experiences and outdoor adventures. Explore the Franklin Mountains State Park for hiking and scenic views, visit the El Paso Museum of Art or National Border Patrol Museum, or enjoy the unique atmosphere of the El Paso Mission Trail. The Scenic Driveoffers panoramic vistas of the city and surrounding area.
Outdoor Activities:
- Franklin Mountains State Park: Offers hiking, biking, and scenic drives.
- Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site: Explore unique rock formations, rock climbing, and hiking trails.
- Scenic Drive - Overlook: Enjoy panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscape.
- McKelligon Canyon: A beautiful canyon with scenic walking trails and a summer play venue.
- Rio Grande Riverpark Trail: A scenic trail along the Rio Grande, offering walking, biking, and outdoor recreation.
Other Attractions:
- Ascarate flea market: Explore a large flea market with a variety of items.
- Don Haskins Center: Visit the arena where the UTEP Miners basketball team plays.
- Western Playland: Enjoy rides and attractions at this amusement park.
- El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center: Learn about the Holocaust and its impact.
- Chamizal National Memorial: Explore this memorial park commemorating a significant piece of land exchanged between the US and Mexico.
- San Jacinto Plaza: Relax and people-watch in this historic square.
Day Trips:
- Old Mesilla Village: A charming village in New Mexico with historic buildings and a plaza.
- White Sands National Park: Explore the stunning white gypsum dunes.
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park: Discover the vast underground caverns.
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Enjoy hiking and scenic views in this mountain range.
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