This memorial recognizes the 1963 amicable resolution of the dispute between U.S. and Mexico over this section of the borderland. A 55-acre park, museum, Los Paisanos Gallery, an outdoor amphitheatre and a 500-seat theater are included. Visitors can see a 20-minute video in the visitors center documenting the history of the border. Home to the annual Siglo De Oro, Chamizal festivals, and Music Under the Stars.
Exhibits include sun bears, tigers, two black jaguars, two Asian elephants, reptiles, sea lions, the Americas Aviary and a monkey island. Also visit the "Paraje" replica of a rest stop along the Camino Real of the late 1500s. Restaurant, concession areas, and Elephant's Trunk Gift Shop on zoo grounds. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.
20 miles east of El Paso at Fabens exit off I-10 and approximately 5 miles north.
Fabens, TX 79838
(915) 544-3200
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Ranch, private zoo, lake, movie set, hayrides, restaurant, bar. Enjoy the sights and sounds and stay for a great dinner.
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 595-2756
The best view of the city accessible by car. You can see all of El Paso and Juarez, plus some of New Mexico. From downtown, take Stanton St. north, then go right on Rim Rd.
1 Civic Center Plaza
Take I-10 east to the Zaragosa exit, turn south and follow the blue historical signs.
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 534-0630
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Located just 15 minutes east of downtown El Paso, the Mission Trail is rich in history dating back 400 years. You can visit three active missions, plus numerous other historic sites. Unique local shopping and dining are also nearby.
The school opened in 1914 as the Texas School of Mining and Metalurgy. The buildings were built to resemble those seen in the city of Lhasa in the Himalayas. The Sun Bowl Stadium on campus is home to the annual Sun Bowl.
The Wyler tramway offers a view of 7,000 square miles, two countries and three states from the 5,632-foot elevation at the southern edge of the Franklin Mountains. The ride takes 4.5 minutes, climbing 940 feet. The summit at Ranger Peak includes observation deck, gift shop and exhibit panels. Adults: $7, 12 and under: $4. Call for hours. Take Alabama to McKinley Ave. and turn toward the mountain. McKinley ends at the base of the tram. You can reach Alabama from the Fred Wilson exit off U.S. 54 (head west and Fred Wilson turns into Alabama).