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Earlier this month we asked our friends and family about where they go to cool off during the sunny summer months in El Paso. We also checked online for some advice from locals and visitors alike. The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews, and local ideas as well, about things to do in El Paso.
As our first blog this month got so much attention, we decided to keep the list going. When you are ready to head out for an adventure from your apartment in El Paso, we hope you head to one or more of the options below.
A favorite in our family is the Wyler Aerial Tramway. On a clear day, there is a view of the surrounding 7,000 square miles of both Texas and Mexico. The ride takes about fifteen minutes and goes about a half mile up Ranger Peak – note: where it is always much cooler than the park’s entrance below!
Known as 'The Showplace of the Southwest', the Plaza Theatre was opened to the public in 1930. When not being used for a wide-range of entertainment events, tours are available for guests to see the meticulously renovated venue.
Dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. Border Patrol, National Border Patrol Museum & Memorial Library showcases documents, photographs, and artifacts from the Wild West era until the present day. Some of these artifacts include uniforms, firearms, and vehicles.
This museum shows the history of how a dispute was settled amicably between Texas and Mexico over territory in the early years of the settlement of the El Paso area.
Rather than a simple outdoor urban park, the Chamizal National Memorial represents the peaceful settlement of the 100-year border dispute in the area. Scheduled activities are held regularly throughout the year, and there is an on-site theater.
U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Museum
U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Museum preserves the history and heritage of the U.S. Army and the Air Defense Artillery branch from 1907 to present. The museum displays historically significant artifacts and showcases a wide artillery collection.
Railroad & Transportation Museum of El Paso
The history of the Transcontinental Railroads is the main focus of the Railroad & Transportation Museum of El Paso. Exhibits display railroads in different time periods and examples of classic American steam engines.
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For those who have lived in and around the El Paso area for quite some time, we all know how warm our region can get during the summer months. For those who know what it’s like or are new to our apartment community at Cantera, we’re here to help all of you enjoy some of the best ways to keep cool all summer long.
We asked our neighbors and searched the web high and low and found lots of local ideas that we’ll share with you now. The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about things to do in El Paso.
If you like museums, El Paso has the History Museum, Insights Science Museum, an Art Museum and a Holocaust Museum. The Civic Center has sweeping architecture. This is where you will find stops for the cross-border trolleys. Nearby, the Union Plaza includes an old railroad depot. The expanded central library includes a superb regional research center. The City-County Courthouse mirrors the city and has fine views. One of our neighbors noted, “It is fun to shop in the discount and specialty stores that have many items from Mexico.”
The El Paso Museum of Art houses over 6,000 works of art including the Kress Collection of 13th to 18th-century European art, American 19th and 20th-century art, Mexican colonial art and Southwestern art. Hours are 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday (extended hours to 9 P.M. on Thursday) and 12 P.M. to 5 P.M. Sunday. Admission is free.
The El Paso Holocaust Museum
Dedicated to teaching its visitors about the horrors inflicted upon over 11 million victims, the El Paso Holocaust Museum, is one of only 13 such museums in the U.S. Through personal accounts, artifacts, exhibits, and multi-media presentations, this is worth a visit.
El Paso Museum of History
The El Paso Museum of History was originally founded in 1974. It contains a variety of life-size exhibits which depict the history of the local El Paso region and offers free group tours daily.
Union Plaza is in the modern downtown El Paso area, which includes the convention center, a vibrant entertainment district, and many restaurants.
The scenic drive has fantastic views of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez in Mexico. On a clear day, you can see for miles over a sweeping panorama of the area.
Coming from the University of Texas at El Paso campus is the start of the scenic drive. It is a delight to make this drive and stop at the lookouts to enjoy the great views. There are also many fantastically beautiful homes along the scenic route. If you follow the scenic drive all the way you will also come to the entrance to Franklin State Park and the Wyler Aerial Tramway
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
With an emphasis on the history and culture of the El Paso area and region, the El Paso Museum of Archeology maintains a large collection of artifacts and curiosities unearthed in local digs. It hosts many educational events.
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With the New Year comes a variety of new opportunities to celebrate the arts and culture that make our city such a great place to live and work. This month we’re dedicating our January Blogs to share insight about the art scene that is underway this month just a short drive from your apartment in ElPaso
Thanks to lots of energy by the staff and board members of the El Paso Pro Musica organization, El Paso overflows with chamber music presented by famed artists from around the world that are waiting for you and your family to enjoy right here in your community of El Paso.
To get you started, we’ve highlighted some of our favorite events from El Paso Pro Musica’s website and will share our synopsis through this blog and our next blog that will be published later this month.
Take time this winter to truly enjoy some of the finest artistry that is wrapped around our own apartment community at Pinon Trails in El Paso, Texas.
January 21
Bach’s Lunch
El Paso Museum of Art
12:00 pm
Bach’s Lunch is a Free Musical “Informance” designed to give music lovers a Sneak Peek of the Festival Concerts with in-depth conversation from the Musical Artists and Artistic Director and World Renowned Cellist Zuill Bailey. This Season celebrates the 10th Anniversary Collaboration of Bach’s Lunch and the El Paso Museum of Art. “Bach’s Lunch,” is generously sponsored by Les Parker and United Bank of El Paso del Norte.
January 22
“Tales of Hemingway”
El Paso Symphony Orchestra Collaboration with Zuill Bailey – El Paso Pro-Musica Chamber Music Festival
Plaza Theater
7 :30 pm
This year marks the 10th Anniversary Collaboration with El Paso Pro-Musica and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. Zuill Bailey along with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra will perform the Premiere of Michael Daugherty’s Cello Concerto “Tales of Hemingway.”
See the El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s website www.epso.org for more details and ticket purchase information.
January 23
Free Classic Film Series
“The Sun Also Rises”
International Museum of Art
2:00 p.m.
Make Plans for Saturday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. as the El Paso International Museum presents “The Sun Also Rises,” starring Ava Gardner, Tyrone Power and Erryl Flynn. The film is based on the incredible novel by Ernest Hemingway.
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