El Paso

El Paso grew from earlier settlements dating back to the Juan de Oñate expedition in 1598 and a settlement by Juan Maria Ponce de León in 1827, although area missions predate that civil settlement by almost 150 years.

El Paso is the largest U.S. city on the Mexican border; neighboring Juárez, is Mexico’s largest border city. The combined populations are about two million. Located in the ancient mountain pass from which the name derived, it is surrounded by mile-high peaks.

El Paso is the home of the University of Texas at El Paso, noted for its Bhutanese-style architecture and the Sun Bowl Stadium, along with a symphony orchestra, theater, museums, libraries, and diversified sporting activities including horse racing, polo, tennis, football, and basketball.

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Ascarate Park Golf Course -Delta Nine

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

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Things to Do in El Paso

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Ascarate Park Golf Course -Ascarate

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Chamizal National Memorial

Cites amicable settlement of long-standing border dispute between U.S. and Mexico, in an area by…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Buffalo Soldier Monument

This bronze statue is based on the painting, "The Errand of Corporal Ross" by El…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Cielo Vista Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Concordia Cemetery

Historic cemetery and landmark. The cemetery is divided into five parts, including the actual "Boot…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

El Paso Centennial Museum

Archeology, anthropology, geology; photos and maps show historical development of El Paso. Campus, Univ. of…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Border Patrol Museum

Presents the rich heritage of the U.S. Border Patrol. Equipment, documents, books, and memorabilia available…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Coronado Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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