things to do

Depending on how you look at it, El Chuco is either dead last or best of the best.

Some of El Paso's good times are seasonal. During winter, Western Playland and Wet 'N Wild Waterworld shut down and horse racing at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino also stops for part of winter.

Get ready, because Fort Bliss is bringing the heat this Saturday with a concert that's sure to get everyone on their feet!

Special hours will be in place starting next year during which water park attendance will be limited, there will be no loud music and other noisy distractions will be reduced.

A list of 60 "must do" things compiled by tourtexas.com mentioned two things we have here in El Paso and, while they are ok, they are absolutely NOT the coolest things to do in the 915.

Hiking in El Paso can be dangerous so, play it safe. Bring plenty of water, don't go during the hottest part of the day, dress accordingly, know your limitations, watch for snakes, etc, etc. Watch for dead bodies too, by the way.

Texas has anything and everything you could possibly want. A strong economy, lots of room to grow, plenty to see and do - the list goes on. You can experience just about any climate or setting you want and never leave Texas.

This is honestly the only time I don't like being in El Paso, the windy season. The last few days have been even worse than usual, wrecking visibility and even causing I-10 to be shut down a couple of times.

Tripadvisor recently ranked the top 10 things to do here both in El Chuco and all over Texas. I agree they're all fun places to visit, and they're all free, but my own list would look a little different.

The Magic Of Lights, drive thru Christmas display is back for 2024 and it has a brand new home.

If you're looking for a fun place with great food, adult beverages and a dog friendly environment ... not to mention live entertainment ... you should visit The Yard in far east El Paso.

Texas is loaded with lakes but most of them aren't natural.