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Things to see in El Paso, Texas (United States): 17 places and when to go
El Paso, Texas is a city in United States with around 753,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), Nature (5), With kids (4). The best known are El Paso Museum of Art, North Franklin Mountain and El Paso Zoo. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 31.7819, -106.5119
- Population
- About 753,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · Nature (5) · With kids (4) · Wildlife (3) · Architecture (2) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,138 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- North Franklin Mountain, at 2,186 m.
What to see in El Paso, Texas
The places in and around El Paso, Texas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- El Paso Museum of ArtArt museum in El Paso, Texas3.3 km
- North Franklin MountainMountain in United States of America14 km
- El Paso ZooZoo located in El Paso, Texas6.6 km
- Bridge of the AmericasBridge connecting the Mexican state of Chihuahua with the U.S. state of Texas6.0 km
- Castner Range National MonumentU.S. national monument in Texas14 km
- El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study CenterHolocaust museum in El Paso, Texas2.9 km
- O. T. Bassett TowerBuilding in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas3.5 km
- El Paso Museum of HistoryBuilding in El Paso, Texas, United States3.1 km
- Franklin Mountains State ParkTexas state park in El Paso, Texas13 km
- Paso del Norte International BridgeBridge between Mexico and the United States4.5 km
- Kilbourne HoleMaar in New Mexico, United States48 km
- Western PlaylandAmusement park in Sunland Park, New Mexico, United States5.1 km
- El Paso Museum of ArchaeologyArchaeology museum in El Paso, Texas15 km
- Hunts HoleMaar in New Mexico, United States46 km
- National Border Patrol MuseumMuseum15 km
- Adventure ZoneWith kids11 km
- Camp Cohen Water ParkWith kids14 km
When to go to El Paso, Texas
The best time to visit El Paso, Texas is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:08
- FebPossible10:53
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:47
- MayBest time13:37
- JunBest time14:04
- JulBest time13:53
- AugBest time13:10
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:12
- NovPossible10:21
- DecPossible9:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 56. In July, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to El Paso, Texas
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,138 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Deming, New Mexico10 places129 km
- Alamogordo, New Mexico9 places135 km
- Ruidoso6 places190 km
- Socorro, New Mexico5 places256 km
- Roswell, New Mexico6 places259 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in El Paso, Texas?
The best known: El Paso Museum of Art, North Franklin Mountain, El Paso Zoo, Bridge of the Americas, Castner Range National Monument. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit El Paso, Texas?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 56.
How do you get to El Paso, Texas?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,138 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with El Paso, Texas as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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