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Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course |
Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course, designed by architects Ken Dye and Jeffrey Brauer, offers 27-holes of championship style golf. Painted Dunes has received accolades from Golf Digest, Texas Golfer, United States Golf Association (USGA) and the Dallas Morning News as being one of the premier facilities to play golf in Texas and the Southwest. This championship layout rewards those individuals who can manage their golf game around the penalties that await the overly aggressive golfer. Carved out of the Chihuahan Desert, the East, West and North courses at Painted Dunes sit at the foothills of the Franklin Mountains offering scenic beauty of native foliage and desert wildlife. Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course offers tournament services, food and beverage amenities, fully stocked proshop, PGA certified golf instruction and customer service that is unparalleled by any other golf facility. |
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Butterfield Trail Golf Club 1858 Cottonwoods El Paso, Texas 79906 (915) 772-1031 website |
Butterfield Trail Golf Club, recently selected by Golfweek Magazine as #4 on their State-by-State list of "Best Courses You Can Play: Texas." | ||
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Magoffin Home |
The Magoffin Home is located in downtown El Paso less than one mile from the U.S.–Mexico border. The state of Texas and the city of El Paso purchased and opened the home to the public in 1977. The home is part of the Magoffin Historic District and is one of the oldest surviving adobe structures in the area. It reflects the lives of a prominent early El Paso family. Numerous artifacts including furniture, textiles, photographs, art and documents are on display in the home. These are supplemented with period pieces to give a more complete view of what the home looked like in different time periods. The 1.5-acre site offers a glimpse of the past as visitors explore its lovely grounds and renovated rooms. The historical significance of the home lies in its unique architecture and in the history of the Magoffins and their descendants who lived in the home for more than 100 years. A multicultural family, they were active and influential participants in their community, served during military conflicts and witnessed important historic events. | |
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El Paso Holocaust Museum 715 N. Oregon, El Paso, Texas 79902 915-351-0048 website |
The El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center, located in Downtown El Paso, is a memorial to the millions of people who were brutally murdered by Adolf Hilter and the Nazi Regime from 1933 to 1945. The Museum’s mission is to: Educate the public, particularly young people, about the Nazi Holocaust as a way of ensuring that similar acts will not be repeated; Honor those who perished in the Holocaust and those who survived; Oppose prejudice and bigotry by reminding the world of the importance of acceptance, the value and dignity of human life and the consequences of negating these principles. Visitors to the Museum will learn about the Holocaust through its permanent exhibit, which features a number of multi-media galleries that chronicle the events of the Holocaust. The lessons in these galleries include: Life in Europe before the Nazi Party; the Rise of the Nazi Party; the Use of Nazi Propaganda; Kristallnacht ; Life in the Ghettos; Transportation by Railcars to the Camps; Life and Death in Nazi Concentration Camps; Liberation by the Allied Forces; the Righteous Among the Nations; a Memorial and Reflection Room; and a Gallery of El Paso Holocaust Survivors. | ||
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International Museum of Art 1211 Montana Av. El Paso, Texas 79902 915-543-6747 website |
The International Museum of Art is located in the Turney home in El Paso, Texas. The spacious Museum houses collections from Asia, Africa, and many points both near and far. The Museum also houses a Mexican Revolution collection which includes a replica of Pancho Villa’s death mask, and a replica of a Mexican casita as it might have looked at the time of the Revolution. The Museum hosts several national and international exhibitions each year and offers art-related programs, activities, and special events. |
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EL PASO MUSEUM OF HISTORY |
The El Paso Museum of History exists for the educational benefit of the community and visitors. It promotes the understanding and significance of the rich multicultural and multinational history of the border region known as The Pass of the North. Through exhibits and programs, the Museum involves diverse audiences in exploring varieties of human experience and encourages individuals to explore the past and reflect on their own place in history. |
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EL PASO MUSEUM OF ART One Arts Festival Plaza El Paso, TX 79901 Telephone: 915-532-1707 website |
Founded in 1959, the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) is a major cultural and educational resource for West Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. The Museum houses a permanent collection of over 5,000 works of art. In addition to displaying works from its holdings, the Museum offers a diverse schedule of temporary exhibitions, films, lectures, concerts, and other educational programs to the general public. EPMA has a steady record of accreditation by the American Association of Museums. The Museum was first accredited in 1972, then re-accredited in 1985 and, most recently, in 2001. Since the new downtown building opened in 1998, the Museum serves approximately 100,000 visitors per year. |
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| Day Trips |  |
Carlsbad Caverns National Park About 2 hr drive from El Paso |
Carlsbad Caverns, one of the oldest and most famous cave systems in the world. The caverns are well worth the drive - they include several vast underground chambers, up to 250 feet high, filled with amazing formations of many colors and shapes. |
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White Sands National Monument About 2 hr drive from El Paso website |
The national monument is entirely surrounded by the White Sands Missile Range; just east is the Holloman Air Force Base, and a few miles north is one of the space shuttle landing sites. The space theme is reflected in the nearby town of Alamogordo, where there is the International Space Hall of Fame and Space Theater. The dunes extend north into the missile range. The main road past White Sands National Monument is US 70; this (and the dunes) is closed to all traffic for a few hours once or twice a week as test missiles are fired overhead. A paved road leads from the visitor center at the monument entrance on US 70 to the start of the sands 2 miles north. The edge dunes are just a few meters high and support some plant life, with various species of grass, yucca and saltbush managing to survive at scattered points. Further into the monument there is little or no vegetation, just unbroken white landscape. |
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RUIDOSO, NM About a 3 hr drive from El Paso |
Ruidoso, New Mexico is a mountain resort community in the southern part of the state. Visitors travel to Ruidoso to vacation in a mild, year round climate. Tourism flourishes in Ruidoso during ski season as skiers and snowboarders head for Ski Apache with the largest lift capacity in the state! In the summer horse racing fans head for the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Ruidoso Downs hosts the richest quarterhorse event in the world! Ruidoso also features many year round activities and events. | ||
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MESILLA, NM About 1 hr drive from El Paso |
Mesilla ("Little Tableland") is the best-known and most visited historical community in Southern New Mexico. Since its' beginning, around 1848, Mesilla has had a major influence on the economic, cultural, historical, and political life of the Mesilla Valley. From the Gadsden Purchase, to the Civil War, to the Butterfield Stage Coach Trail, to the trial of Billy the Kid, to being a lively social center in the 1880s--Mesilla has been a prominent part of the rich history of the Southwest. | ||
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Wyler Aerial Tramway 1700 McKinley El Paso, Texas 79930 (915) 566-6622 website |
Get an eagle's-eye view of 7,000-square miles of Southwestern natural beauty from atop Ranger Peak in El Paso's Franklin Mountains. At 5,632 feet, sky-travelers spot the Hueco Mountains, New Mexico's white sands and Mexico. | |
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Jaxon's Restaurant & Brewing Co 1135 Airway Blvd. El Paso TX 915-778-9696 website |
Established in 1973, Jaxon's Restaurants & Brewing Co. has been providing the very best Southwestern food for over 30 years. Jaxon’s specialties include signature homemade Potato Green Chili and Tortilla soups, Santa Barbara Beef, a specially seasoned grilled sirloin served sliced with Jaxon’s own barbeque sauce; unique appetizers, fresh salads, gourmet hamburgers, hand-cut steaks, and much more! Jaxon’s “King” Margaritas and signature cocktails are acclaimed as the best in the region. Jaxon’s Brewery, the fourth oldest brew pub in the state of Texas, pours a variety of award-winning handcrafted ales and lagers. | |
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Cafe Central 109 N. Oregon St. El Paso, TX 79901 (915)545-2233 website |
Café Central opened in 1918 in Juarez, Mexico, electrifying a clientele of gamblers and cabaret-goers who quickly grew to expect the finest culinary experience in the region at this chic night spot.
After Prohibition ended, Café Central migrated closer to the border, and finally crossed into downtown El Paso. It became known as Miguel's Central Café, known as a uniquely El Paso dining experience. |
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Cattleman's Steakhouse Approximately 35 minutes from Downtown El Paso. Take Interstate 10 east, make a left turn at Fabens Exit 49, go 5 minutes north into the desert. website |
Cattleman's is a large, family-style restaurant on a working ranch. Enjoy a western atmosphere, miles of desert scenery and spectacular sunsets! • Voted one of the TOP TEN restaurants in Texas by the readers of Texas Highways magazine twice! • "Best Steak in El Paso" by El Paso Times readers - Every Year • "Best Steak in the Country", said Michael Stern in People magazine, July 16, 1983 |
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Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood www.cattlebaron.com 1700 Airway Boulevard El Paso, TX 79925 (915) 779-6633 |
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Barrigas Restaurant 1317 George Dieter Drive El Paso, TX 79936 (915) 633-8841 |
Authentic Mexican food A review from the internet...:Homecooked meals with friendly service!!! Patty O. | Insider Guru | Barrigas Restaurant The food here is truly authentic. From the beans with just the right amount of white cheese to the nice and warm tortillas. Chicken flautas are also very good. Served with sour cream and guacamole. Prices are pretty reasonable Another review from the internet:This place is fabulous. The staff will treat you like family and the food is mouthwatering. My favorites are the chili renellos and the green chicken enchilladas. My favorite bartender is Cindy. She can serve up the greatest Margarita is all of Texas. It is a must try. Pay this place a visit and just ask for Anita's margarita you will be glad you did. ANITA |
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| Casinos |  |
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino 1200 Futurity Drive Sunland Park, NM 88063 (575)874-5200 website |
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino offers live quarter horse and thoroughbred racing from December 12th thru April 30th. The casino floor offers a view of the racetrack as well as simulcast racing. From $.02 to $5.00 machines, SPR&C offers over 700 state of the art slot machines. The casino is open 365 days a year Sunday through Thursday from 9:30am to 1:00am and Friday and Saturday from 9:30am to 2:00am. We offer over 700 slot machines including: Wheel of Fortune, Monopoly, Ultimate Texas hold-em and Black Jack, Triple Red Hot 7, Double 3X4X5X Diamond, Cleopatra, Mardi Gras Madness, Super Flaminghot 10X, Mariachi Madness, Pharaoh's Fortune, Can't Lose - Xtra Hot 7s and Uncle Sam. | |
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Speaking Rock 122 South Old Pueblo Road El Paso, TX 79907 (915) 860-7777 web |
Large gaming and entertainment complex features video game rooms, Tigua Indian Reservation and Cultural Centre, restaurants and a bar. -Call to inquire about gaming limits. |
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino -Casino Apache |
Enjoy the best in Las Vegas-style gaming in the Southwest at both of our casinos – Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center. From penny slots to a complete complement of table games including Blackjack, Craps, Poker, Three and Four Card Poker, Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘em Poker and Let It Ride…plus great gaming promotions that never end! | ||
| Wineries |  |
Zin Valle Vineyards 7315 Canutillo La Union Rd. Canutillo, TX 79835 (915) 877-4544 website |
Nestled between the majestic Franklin Mountains and the high plains where the Rio Grande cuts a lush green valley through the desert creating the Mesilla Valley Appellation are family-owned Texas wine makers Zin Valle Vineyards. The cool river valley brings together traditions, passions and inspiration. It is this union of emotions and a way of life that inspired our wine.. Our Texas wines are more than a reflection of our personal dedication to making world-class wines. They represent our culture and desire to share all that means in one of life's finer pleasures. Handcrafted wines with true Texas spirit. Zin Valle - made in the place where the star touches the mountain. Salud! Make plans to come see us. Just take I-10 West to Artcraft. Go left at the light and continue for three miles to Westside Dr. Go right onto Westside Dr. for three miles. At the second stop sign, go left. Take the immediate curve right onto Highway 28. Zin Valle Vineyards is on the left in 3/4 mile. | |
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La Viña Winery 4201 S. Highway 28 La Union NM 88021 575-882-7632 website |
At New Mexico's oldest winery, the ancient tradition of winemaking continues along the Don Juan de Oñate trail. Come by the tasting room and patio to taste and enjoy New Mexico's finest wines. The winery provides state-of-the-art winemaking facilities and a tasting room as well as grounds and patio suitable for weddings, picnics or any special event. La Viña hosts a Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp each year in October and a Blues & Jazz Festival in April, as well as an old fashioned country picnic and open house on July 4th. | ||
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The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso I-10 and Exit 6 - Transmountain Loop-375 7051 S. Desert Blvd. Canutillo, Texas 79835 website |
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EL PASO SADDLEBLANKET One Acre Showroom 6926 Gateway East El Paso, TX 79915 1-800-351-7847 915-544-1000 website |
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