Trip Ideas

Photo by Cattleman's Steakhouse

Famous for some of the best steaks in town, Cattleman’s sits on the authentic Indian Cliffs working cattle ranch. Journey back in time and see the Southwest as it once was. Indian Cliffs has a beauty that goes beyond breathtaking. Children will enjoy exploring a lake, zoo, aviary, exotic animals, a maze, playground and more. Western memorabilia includes an antique wagon collection, western town, and old working stables. Make plans to arrive early for a hay ride of the grounds and you won’t want to forget your camera for the sights are stark, the colors vivid and the vistas endless.

Located at the entrance of the El Paso Museum of History, the Digital Information Gateway in El Paso (DIGIE) is an interactive Digital Wall and community archive that was created as part of the 2012 Quality of Life Bond Program. Displayed across five touch-sensitive screens that total 35 feet in length, it is currently the only digital wall of its kind in the United States and one of four in the world!

DIGIE is a vast collection of images and videos exploring El Paso’s past and present. There are over 16,000 community uploads available to view on DIGIE and the Museum of History is not the only place to access it! DIGIE offers a cross-media experience where users can browse and co-curate content within the digital archive.

Locally recognized as the Best Place to Take the Kiddos, the El Paso Zoo sits on 35 acres of fun and adventure. Bigger and better than ever, the El Paso Zoo is an expansive green space that is home to exotic animals from around the world and features family attractions such as the African Star Train and the Hunt Family Desert Spring water feature and the Foster Tree House Playground. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), the El Paso Zoo celebrates the value of animals and natural resources and creates opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature.

Hours of Operation

Sun: 9 AM - 5 PM
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 9 AM - 3 PM
Thu: 9 AM - 3 PM
Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM

The Franklin Mountains are the largest sustained mountain range in Texas and provide hands-on exploration of the diversity of life for the whole family. Over 20 campgrounds and endless miles of trail to explore are available and don’t forget to pack your basket as there are places everywhere to take a break and enjoy a picnic. Key down by watching an El Paso sunrise or sunset - even the kids will appreciate the boundless beauty that nature provides.

A striking adobe structure, Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, trade on the Santa Fe–Chihuahua Trail, Civil War turmoil, and U.S.–Mexico relations. Built in 1875 for pioneer, politician, and civic leader Joseph Magoffin, the nineteen-room adobe home containing original family furnishings is El Paso’s only historic house museum and a prime example of Territorial style architecture.

Hours of Operation

Sun: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mon: Closed
Tue: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Photo by National Border Patrol Museum

The National Border Patrol Museum is the only one of its kind in the United States. It is a private, not for profit, museum where exhibits cover the history of the United States Border patrol, from the old West, Prohibition, and WWII, right up to current operations, through displays of weapons, paintings, documents, equipment, photos, artifacts, and “hands-on” vehicles such as the Jeep, Helicopter, Scarab boat, snowmobile and ATV. Guided tours may be booked in advance. Admission is free.

Hours of Operation

Sun: Closed
Mon: Closed
Tue: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Photo by War Eagles Air Museum

The War Eagles Air Museum, located at the Dona Ana County Airport, features a collection of more than 30 military and civilian aircraft of the World War II-Korean War period, most of them flight-worthy, and over 40 classic and historic automobiles.

Hours of Operation

Sun: 10 AM - 4 PM
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: 10 AM - 4 PM
Thu: 10 AM - 4 PM
Fri: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM

Come stroll through where local vendors line The Substation property. The options are endless—you can enjoy an incredible selection of farm fresh products, local artisan items and more! Visitors will come from all over El Paso to indulge in our artist and farmers’ market, whether it’s to get a taste of the great food, enjoy the vendors or to simply soak in the beautiful “village” atmosphere.