With remarkably avid interest, 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 where you will see dioramas and exhibits of American Indian lives and their material culture, from the Paleoindian hunters of the Ice Age to their modern descendants. Museum exhibits are periodically changed to reflect the scope of the collections and the interests of the community and are displayed in the auditorium and the North Gallery which also houses explore-able drawers of artifacts from across the US. Walk nature trails on their 15 acres with more than 250 varieties of Chihuahuan Desert native plants, outdoor exhibits and an Indian Garden. Free tours available.
The majestic mountains surrounding El Paso have earned a six-week festival, known as "Celebration of our Mountains." Events usually begin in October and include bird watching, nature hikes and drives, mountain biking and bat watches. There's even a "Coffee, hot chocolate, muffins, and the tramway" event.
Adventure Zone features 36 holes of mini golf, El Paso's biggest go kart track, bumper boats a video arcade and a restaurant. The restaurant features the locally famous McCrory Tacos. These tacos have been voted Top 5 Best Tacos in the El Paso Times readers poll and have been served in El Paso since 1952. Located at I-10 at Redd Road exit and open everyday. Call us for more information.