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El Paso, TX
Best Sightseeing (Attractions & Activities)
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Ciudad Juarez |
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Juarez • 656-611-1767 |
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Description:
No trip to El Paso would be complete without visiting this historic Mexican city located just across the Rio Grande and the US/Mexico border. There are many restaurants, bars, and interesting shops including the "mercado" (crafts mall). You'll also want to visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe that dates back to 1659. Access is as easy as walking across the Santa Fe Street Bridge or by taking the El Paso-Juarez trolley. |
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Concordia Cemetery |
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I-10 and U.S. Hwy 54, El Paso • 800-351-6024 |
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Description:
This historic graveyard dates to 1856 and is the final resting place for many of El Paso's most famous and infamous citizens. Notorious gunfighter John Wesley Hardin – who once bragged that he shot a man for snoring – is among those buried here. Home also to "Boot Hill." |
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El Paso Union Depot |
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San Francisco Ave, El Paso 79901 • 915-533-1220 |
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Description:
This 1906 structure, with its high steeple and red brick facade, was the first international train station in the United States, and serviced Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, and many other rail lines. It was renovated in 1981 and serves as home to El Paso's bus and trolley service, Sun Metro. |
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Fray Garcia de San Francisco Monument |
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125 Pioneer Plaza El Paso and San Franciso Sts, El Paso 79901 • 800-351-6024 |
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Description:
This 14-foot bronze sculpture by John Houser, dedicated in 1996, pays tribute to the beloved priest who began El Paso's first mission. Located in Pioneer Plaza, and part of a collection of 12 statues dedicated to the people who played an integral role in the city's history and growth. |
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User Rating: 3 / 10
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Las Cruces / Old Mesilla |
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I-10 West from El Paso, Las Cruces • 575-541-2142 |
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Description:
Located 45 minutes northwest of El Paso you'll find the second largest city of New Mexico. This southwestern historic gem is surrounded by the rugged and beautiful Organ Mountains. There are many museums, monuments, shops and galleries to visit, but one of the most interesting attractions is Old Mesilla, an 1800s village where Billy the Kid was tried for murder. |
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Mt. Christo Rey |
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McNutt Rd (NM 273), Sunland Park 79922 |
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Description:
Located about 15 miles northwest of El Paso, via I-10 West, you'll find the 29-foot statue of Christ by acclaimed sculptor, Urbici Soler, that sits atop an 800-foot peak. This spot offers spectacular views and serves as a pilgrimage destination for thousands of Christians each Easter. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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