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Wyler Aerial Tramway
Ollie #1 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  5.7 km from city centre
Plaza Theatre
Ollie #2 of 38 attractions in El Paso
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
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Franklin Mountains State Park
Ollie #3 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
America's largest urban park measures more than 24,247 acres, covering 37 square miles.
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  19.2 km from city centre
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Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
Ollie #4 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Spanning more than 860 acres, this park is named for the large rock basins or "huecos" that have supplied water to this desert-like region for many...... more » Owner description: Spanning more than 860 acres, this park is named for the large rock basins or "huecos" that have supplied water to this desert-like region for many centuries. « less
Attraction type  State Parks; Geologic Formations; Historic Sites
Distance  44.6 km from city centre
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El Paso Zoo
Ollie #5 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4 of 5 stars 37 reviews

The El Paso Zoo is very small and incomparable.  The animals consist of elephants, some monkeys, seals, birds, a small bear, an orangatan and maybe a leopard.  However, the zoo... more »

Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  4.2 km from city centre
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The El Paso Holocaust Museum
Ollie #6 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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El Paso Museum of Art
Ollie #7 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Established in 1947, this museum houses permanent exhibits with more than 5,000 pieces of art, including works by European artists Bellotto, Canaletto...... more » Owner description: Established in 1947, this museum houses permanent exhibits with more than 5,000 pieces of art, including works by European artists Bellotto, Canaletto and Artemisia Gentileschi, as well an extensive collection of contemporary works by artists from the southwestern United States and Mexico. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Museum
Ollie #8 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
This attraction features the culture and history of the Tigua Indians and is located in the historic Alderette-Candelaria House.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  17.0 km from city centre
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Concordia Cemetery
Ollie #9 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews

Concordia Cemetery is pretty cool. It's located right beside I-10 by the Copia exit. It's beauty spans across generations of history. You'll see the resting places of buffalo... more »

Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  4.6 km from city centre
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Magoffin Home State Historical Park
Ollie #10 of 38 attractions in El Paso
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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H & H Car Wash and Coffee Shop
Ollie #11 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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National Border Patrol Museum
Ollie #12 of 38 attractions in El Paso
3.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  13.8 km from city centre
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Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso
Ollie #13 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: History of the Transcontinental Railroads, featuring EP&SW Locomotive No.1, a Classic American steam engine, the oldest (1857) in the West. Exhibits...... more » Owner description: History of the Transcontinental Railroads, featuring EP&SW Locomotive No.1, a Classic American steam engine, the oldest (1857) in the West. Exhibits show railroads in time of war along with the tools and posessions of railroad workers. Tour historic train stations. Learn how the Mule Car evolved into the Electric Streetcar. Local/regional history books photos, and videos are available. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Wet n' Wild Waterworld
Ollie #14 of 38 attractions in El Paso
3.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  26.8 km from city centre
Adventure Zone
Ollie #15 of 38 attractions in El Paso
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
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Painted Dunes Golf Course
Ollie #16 of 38 attractions in El Paso
3.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Tee-off among sand dunes and desert shrubs: an unusual but beautiful course built right into the Western Texas desert landscape.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  21.4 km from city centre
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Bob-O's Family Fun Center
Ollie #17 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Sports Complexes
Distance  8.7 km from city centre
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Speaking Rock Casino & Entertainment Centre
Ollie #18 of 38 attractions in El Paso
3.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Large gaming and entertainment complex features video game rooms, Tigua Indian Reservation and Cultural Centre, restaurants and a bar.
Attraction type  Casinos
Distance  17.1 km from city centre
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El Paso Museum of Archaeology
Ollie #19 of 38 attractions in El Paso
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: The El Paso Museum of Archaeology is dedicated to the narration, interpretation and preservation of archaeological and anthropological artifacts...... more » Owner description: The El Paso Museum of Archaeology is dedicated to the narration, interpretation and preservation of archaeological and anthropological artifacts through research, exhibits, education, and special programs, with a focus on the prehistory and culture of the El Paso area and the Southwest. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  13.6 km from city centre
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Western Playland Amusement Park
Ollie #20 of 38 attractions in El Paso
3.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  9.1 km from city centre
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