Friday, December 29, 2023

Things To Do

Top attractions in El Paso (TripAdvisor®) arranged by PRICE (low-high)
Scenic Drive (FREE)
No known COVID-19 rules or guidelines for this attraction

El Paso Museum of Art (FREE)
1 Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901-1135
No known COVID-19 guidelines have been provided
Self-guided tours through the museum
Closed Mondays and major holidays
In the Heart of Downtown El Paso

El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center (FREE OR $5.00 DONATION)
History museum highlighting information on the Holocaust that lead to World War II Memorials made to the millions who suffered through the Nazi Holocaust (Interactive, informative)
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. / Saturday-Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
715 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79902-3911
No information on COVID-19 guidelines has been posted/answered or seen on this museum
Website: https://elpasoholocaustmuseum.org/

Franklin Mountains State Park ($5.00 day fee per person 13+)
“America’s largest urban park measures more than 24,247 acres, covering 37 square miles.”
1331 McKelligon Canyon Rd, El Paso, TX 79930-2649
Please practice Social Distancing—(min. 6ft apart from other hikers)

Click here for tips on staying hydrated> https://www.sentara.com/healthwellness/data/blogs/7-tips-for-staying-hydrated.aspx

Franklin Mountains over-looking the City of El Paso

Franklin Mountains over-looking the City of El Paso

Hueco Tanks State Historic Site (Day Use Fee $7.00 per day, per person)
Camping, hiking, biking, bird watching, guided tours, store, picnic area, restrooms, rock climbing/rappelling, stargazing, trails, museum
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION: Gate open from: (October 1 – April 30) 8am to 6pm, (May 1 – September 30) 8am to 6pm (Monday – Thursday), (May 1 – September 30) 7am to 7pm (Friday – Sunday). Gates lock promptly.
Phone: 915-857-1135
Address: 6900 Hueco Tanks Rd, El Paso, TX 79938-2022
Please practice Social Distancing—(min. 6ft apart from other hikers)
Website: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/hueco-tanks-state-park-and-historic-site/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200021

The Plaza Theatre (costs vary on events)
1 Civic Center Plz, El Paso, TX 79901-1153
Click here for lineup of events: https://elpasolive.com/
No current policies on COVID-19 guidelines until events start up again (no events until possibly September 2020)
This being said, there are still cleaning standards that the staff at The Plaza has improved on and fed into in response to COVID-19
Located in the Heart of Downtown El Paso

image of the Plaza Theater by David Sabal

image of the Plaza Theater by David Sabal

Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums (FREE)
Museum with information on Fort Bliss (1849-present), America’s Tank Division and the first Armored Division (Old Ironsides)
Address: Building 1735 Marshall Road
Auditorium (180 people), ceremonial area (180+ people), reception room, picnic areas (2)
Open Wednesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Phone: 915-568-5412
Website: https://home.army.mil/bliss/index.php/my-fort/all-services/fort-bliss-and-old-ironsides-museu

A soldier takes the opportunity for a photo with the players

A soldier takes the opportunity for a photo with the players

San Jacinto Plaza (FREE)
Historic plaza
Alligator water fountain, ping pong/games, café, picnic areas, food trucks
Located in the Heart of historic Downtown El Paso

THIS IS EL PASO

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This is El Paso Region – The Borderland

Fireworks explode over San Jacinto Plaza to close out the Annual Fan Fiesta

Fireworks explode over San Jacinto Plaza to close out the Annual Fan Fiesta

Contact Us!

Sun Bowl Association
4150 Pinnacle Street
Suite 100
El Paso, Texas 79902

Phone: (915) 533-4416
Toll Free: (800) 915-BOWL