American Great Southwest Hardscapes

Are you a fan of the performing arts? Then, you will want to attend The UTEP Dinner Theatre. Their impressive productions include Blondel, Tycoon, Chess, and Lute premieres. Did you know their chess production was the first stage after London and New York? This critically acclaimed show was performed by the talented UTEP company at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1989 and even won an award at the American College Theatre Festival. Check out The UTEP Dinner Theatre's website and join them as a valued member of their audience. You won't be disappointed.

Los Portales is a historic building home to the Old County Jail Museum, which showcases San Elizario's rich and colorful history. You can step back and marvel at the area's 400 years of significant historical events, including the "First Thanksgiving," the Spanish Presidio, the San Elizario Salt War of 1877, and El Paso's first county seat. As a visitor information center, we welcome your questions about the area. The Museum, located in a Territorial-Style building from the 1850s in El Paso's Mission Valley, offers free admission. Its exhibits focus on San Elizario's fascinating history.