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Things to Do in El Paso

By Danno Wise, About.com Guide

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El Paso is unique in many ways. Its geographical locations - at the convergence of Texas, Mexico and New Mexico - is largely responsible for El Paso being 'its own little world.' Visitors to this border city have no difficulty finding plenty of things to do and are generally enamored with El Paso's unique charm.

1. Go Rock Climbing

Hueco Tanks offers a variety of outdoor activies, most notably camping and rock climbing. However, one of the biggest draws to this historic site are the prehistoric pictographs that dot the cave walls there.

2. Play Hard at Western Playland

Don't let the name fool you, Western Playland is actually much more modern-day amusement park than Old West playground. With massive roller coasters, tea cup rides for the kids, wet rides, go carts and more, Western Playland has something for everyone.

3. See the Sun Bowl

First played as a high school all-star game in 1935, the Sun Bowl first invited college teams to participate in 1936. The annual game has been a college football classic ever since.

4. Play a Round at Painted Dunes

Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course offers 27 of the most scenic holes in the American Southwest. Any golfer headed to El Paso should be sure to pack their clubs and get in at least one round on this scenic Southwest course.

5. Place a Bet

Located just across the New Mexico border from El Paso, Sunland Race Park offers live and simulcast horse racing. Sunland park also boasts a full service casino, restaurant and more.