Step into 14,000 years of prehistory in the El Paso area, the greater Southwest, and northern Mexico at The El Paso Museum of Archaeology. Here, you can see dioramas and exhibits of American Indian lives and their material culture. The exhibits range from the Paleoindian hunters of the Ice Age to their modern descendants. The Museum constantly updates its exhibits to reflect the scope of its collections and the community's interests. The exhibits in the auditorium and the North Gallery house exploreable drawers of artifacts from across the U.S. You can also walk nature trails on its 15-acre land, which has more than 250 varieties of Chihuahuan Desert native plants, outdoor exhibits, and an Indian Garden.
Explore the otherworldly history at the Concordia Cemetery. This historic graveyard dates to 1856 and is the final resting place for gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, Buffalo Soldiers, Texas Rangers, Civil War Veterans, early Mormon pioneers, and other civic leaders. Ghost tours and history reenactments are scheduled regularly here.
Welcome to Saint Patrick Cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. Located in downtown El Paso, the Cathedral is an important historical landmark and a beautiful expression of faith. The clergy and townspeople built it to showcase their devotion to their religion. The Cathedral boasts custom-made stained-glass windows created by the Emil Frei Art Glass Co. of St. Louis and Munich. These windows depict scenes of Jesus Christ's life, from His birth to resurrection. The windows were donated by different parishioners, who also included inscriptions dedicated to their friends or family members.
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging way to stay active? Look no further than the Climbing Gym. With a range of activities to choose from, including rock climbing, bouldering, slackline, Hueco Tanks bouldering, and more, there's something for everyone. And it's not just about the workouts - as a family-owned business, they are committed to serving the community and offer diverse services like summer camps, private lessons, and kids' parties. Plus, with a focus on health and safety, you can feel confident in your climbing experience. Join them at El Paso's first public climbing gym and experience the joy of climbing today.