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Anchored by Texas, New Mexico and Mexico, El Paso is filled with a rich culture. The buildings, cuisine, clothing, art and jewelry all reflect this eclectic mix. With the Franklin Mountains dominating El Pasos landscape and the Rio Grande separating El Paso from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the scenery is beautiful. There area over 300 days of sunshine throughout the year, thus living up to its nickname, Sun City.

Its other nickname is Boot Capital of the World youll find the perfect pair of cowboy boots here. El Paso has a huge range of shopping experiences for you to enjoy. Try your skills at bargaining at the shops in Ciuded Juarez or go to the local flea market. The indoor market provides you with live entertainment and is packed with vendors offering goods for you to buy. On the east side of El Paso, youll find the Cielo Vista Mall. Its more of your typical shopping mall but youll love the fashion finds as you stroll through bebe, Guess, Nine West, Abercrombie & Fitch and much more there are 140 stores to help you find what youre looking for.

El Paso is rich in history. The famous Mission Trail dates back over 400 years. Along this stretch youll find quaint shops and places to enjoy a great Tex-Mex meal all nearby. But this trail has been preserved for the missions at Ysleta, Socorro, and San Elizario. At the corner of Zaragosa Road and Alameda Street stands the Ysleta Mission. Its the oldest in Texas as well as the oldest church in continuous use, in the Nation, dating back to 1682. The Socorro Mission is also one of the oldest operating parishes in the United States. The San Elizario was built in 1789 as a Spanish military fort. The chapel was built in 1877 and is still in use today. Each missions beautiful architecture tells its fascinating history.

El Paso has some breathtaking scenery. Take a ride along Scenic Drive and see its natural beauty or visit Ranger Peak in El Pasos Franklin Mountains. Youll get a perfect view of the city below as well as the Hueco Mountains, New Mexico's White Sands and Mexico.

For all those thrill seekers, a visit to Western Playland Amusement Park is a must. The rides have excited its guests since 1960. There are roller coasters, water slides, trains, rides, go-carts and much more. Youll love spending a few hair-raising moments here.

El Paso has numerous cultural museums, art galleries and parks for you to explore. An interesting National Park is the Carlsbad Cavern. It was established in 1923 and has preserved over 100 caves, one of which is the Lechuguilla Cave, the nation's deepest limestone cave at 1,567 feet. The maze of twists and turns will make you double check that the batteries in your flashlight work.

If youre here on a weekend, end a Sunday evening by enjoying a free outdoor concert. The Music Under the Stars at the Chamizal National Memorial offers a wide range of music Jazz to Rock, Classical to Blue Grass. Its a perfect place to kick up the dust or kick up your heals and relax.

Eat a great Tex-Mex meal, enjoy the mountains or find the perfect pair of boots. Explore the museums, galleries and local arts and crafts. The diverse cultures that have made El Paso home, will encourage you to explore everything it has to offer.