Gabriel’s Places to See
Sightseeing
San Jacinto Plaza
114 W Mills AveAuthentic Old El Paso
North just over an hour by car, this impressive place is a must see. Bring plenty of water and if it’s hot go early in the morning.
244 locals recommend
White Sands National Monument
North just over an hour by car, this impressive place is a must see. Bring plenty of water and if it’s hot go early in the morning.
Excellent for hiking if you want to be close to nature and take in the desert views (early in the morning is better). We’ve hiked the Aztec Cave Trail via the Tom Mays Park Access.
114 locals recommend
Franklin Mountains State Park
Tom Mays Park Access RoadExcellent for hiking if you want to be close to nature and take in the desert views (early in the morning is better). We’ve hiked the Aztec Cave Trail via the Tom Mays Park Access.
The first Mission of the area, a true gem of history (if you are adventurous enough to go to Ciudad Juarez)
Misión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de los Indios Mansos del Paso del Norte
422 Av Vicente GuerreroThe first Mission of the area, a true gem of history (if you are adventurous enough to go to Ciudad Juarez)
St. Patrick Cathedral
1118 N Mesa StFrom the history pages of El Paso.
El Paso Zoo
4001 E Paisano DrFor the little ones, this is a great place to spend the day.
Another historic church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
San Elceario Catholic Church
1556 San Elizario RdAnother historic church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Keystone Heritage Park and Botanical Gardens
4200 Doniphan DrChihuahuan Desert Experience
Urban park celebrating the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico
15 locals recommend
Chamizal National Memorial - Park Grounds
800 S San Marcial StUrban park celebrating the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico