Visit El Paso

El Paso isn’t called the Sun City for nothing. Every year, we have more than 300 days of bright, sunny weather. That’s more than 300 perfect days to bike, climb, swim, run, throw, kick, and anything else that can be done under the sun. From the award-winning Southwest University Triple-A baseball stadium to a 92-acre sports complex and a $180 million state-of-the-art multipurpose arena, El Paso is making incredible strides.

Home to the El Paso Chihuahuas Triple-A baseball and El Paso Locomotive FC soccer games, Southwest University Park has also been used for other sporting events such as the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, ESPN Sports Expo, A&A All the Way Charity Softball game, Jennifer Han Title Night at the Ballpark (boxing), and Club Leon vs. FC Juarez (soccer).

AS A SPORTS-FRIENDLY CITY, WE’VE HOSTED: • Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Football Game for the last 90 years • Sun Bowl Flag Football Tournament (2021-2025) • Sun Country Region Volleyball Association Qualifier (2014-2025) • El Paso Marathon - official Boston Marathon qualifier (2007-2025) • Conference USA Track & Field Championships (2024) • Sun City Knockout Esports Event (2024) • Sports ETA 4S & Rights Holders Summit (2023) • Sun City Crit (2019) • Triple-A All-Star Game & Home Run Derby (2019) • Gildan Triple-A National Championship (2015) • Showtime Championship Boxing: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs Marcos Reyes (2015) • United States Bowling Congress Open Championships (2015) • Conference USA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships (2011 & 2014) • United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships (2010)

Art Galleries

El Paso’s cultural scene comes to life through a collection of museums and centers that reflect the city’s rich borderland identity. The El Paso Museum of Art showcases compelling American, Mexican, and European works alongside rotating contemporary exhibitions, while the El Paso Museum of History tells the story of the region through immersive displays that explore the people, events, and cultures that shaped the borderlands.

Families and curious minds can experience hands-on learning at La Nube STEAM Discovery Center, where science, technology, engineering, arts, and math come together through interactive exhibits designed to inspire all ages.

The Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) celebrates the voices, traditions, and artistic expression of the Mexican American experience through exhibitions, performances, and community programming. Adding depth and reflection, the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center offers powerful educational exhibits that honor survivors and promote understanding, tolerance, and human rights. Together, these institutions create a cultural landscape that is thoughtful, engaging, and uniquely El Paso.

Entertainment

El Paso offers entertainment that spans generations, blending family-friendly attractions with high-energy experiences. Spend the day exploring the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, where animal encounters and shaded pathways make for an easy, engaging outing. Downtown, families and kids can catch a live concert, Broadway tour, or major sporting event at the historic Plaza Theatre and the Abraham Chavez Theatre. For outdoor fun, locals and visitors alike enjoy biking and walking trails along the Franklin Mountains State Park, experience world-class bouldering at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site, or experience exhilarating UTV riding at the dunes of Red Sands.

Historical & Cultural Sites

El Paso’s history is deeply tied to the land, the river, and the cultures that have shaped the borderlands for centuries. The El Paso Mission Trail connects three historic missions: Ysleta Mission, Socorro Mission, and San Elizario Presidio Chapel, each offering a glimpse into the region’s Spanish colonial roots and enduring Indigenous and Mexican heritage.

Along the trail, visitors can explore adobe architecture, centuries-old churches, and living communities where traditions are still practiced today. In downtown, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site tells the story of El Paso’s role as a crossroads of trade, diplomacy, and migration. Together, these sites reveal a layered history that spans generations, making El Paso a place where the past is not only preserved but still very much alive.

Regional Casinos

El Paso’s central location makes it easy to access some of the region’s most popular gaming destinations. Just a short drive away, visitors can enjoy entertainment, dining, and casino action at destinations like Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, and nearby New Mexico gaming resorts—all convenient options for a night out or extended stay.

Vineyards and Wineries

El Paso and the surrounding region are redefining Texas wine. Sip locally crafted wines at Zin Valle Vineyards or at La Vina Winery and explore the broader Rio Grande wine region, one of the oldest wine-producing areas in North America. From tastings to scenic vineyard views, El Paso proves that doing Texas wine comes with a distinct desert-grown twist.

The nearest major airport is El Paso International Airport, which is located 4 miles northeast of downtown El Paso and serves flights by 7 major airlines.

Abraham González International Airport (CJS/MMCS), located in Ciudad Juarez, MX is located 11 miles from the center of El Paso.

El Paso can also be reached by road via Interstate 10, which runs through the middle of the city.