El Paso, TX is a unique blend of American, Mexican, and Native American cultures with plenty of things to do and places to see for visitors! Here are some of the most special attractions in town that you can enjoy once we’ve returned to a more normal status – make your future plans today!
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El Paso Museum of History
Any history museum is special and worth visiting, but El Paso’s eclectic heritage makes this one absolutely unique. Located downtown, it spreads over 44,000 square feet and features artifacts showcasing the area’s 400-year history. Having started out as a Cavalry Museum in the 1970s, it evolved into a history museum a few years later and is now one of downtown El Paso’s most famous landmarks. Managed by the El Paso Museum of History Foundation, it aims to educate both locals and tourists on the area’s rich and fascinating history.
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H&H Car Wash and Coffee Shop
A car wash with a coffee shop is not necessarily a unique attraction, but it’s the decor and atmosphere that make this one truly special. Open in 1958 by the father of the current owner, it’s now a throwback to those times and still remains an ideal place for locals and visitors to wash their cars while enjoying a cup of coffee or a great meal. The food is much better than what you’d expect from a car wash restaurant, featuring some of the best Tex-Mex dishes in the area!
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El Paso Mission Trail
Located about 20 minutes southeast of El Paso, this is the oldest road in all of North America and was once the longest, stretching from Mexico City to El Paso. The 9-mile stretch known as the Mission Trail offers a unique opportunity to learn about American, Native American, Mexican, and Spanish cultures.
The trail starts in Ysleta, the oldest town in Texas, which was founded in the 1600s. It then takes visitors on a fantastic journey, on the very spot where Spanish armies entered the United States through Mexico hundreds of years ago. The three chapels along the way are also a huge part of local history, featuring simple but captivating architecture.
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Museum of Archaeology
All other places on this list feature unique ways to discover El Paso’s special history and culture, but those who want to dig a little deeper need to visit the Museum of Archaeology. Covering 14,000 years of local history, this place paints a very accurate picture of the native way of life, from the ice age to modern times. Another unique aspect of this museum is its nature trails, stretching over 15 acres and featuring hundreds of varieties of local plants, outdoor exhibits, and even an Indian Garden. It’s located on Transmountain Road, and admission is free for visitors of all ages.
El Paso and the area around it are truly special, as it’s not often that you find a mix of so many cultures in such a relatively small area. This special heritage makes many local attractions totally unique, as they do a great job of educating visitors and locals on the place’s origins.
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