The city of El Paso has a long history as a trading point and melting pot of North American and Spanish cultures. Sitting on the banks of the famous Rio Grande River, El Paso was home to famous outlaws like John Wesley Hardin and Billy the Kid. The city itself did not join the United States until 1848, and the Spanish missions left behind are still in use today.

El Paso has a rich blend of American and Mexican culture featured in the many art exhibits, drama festivals, concerts and musicals. Visitors can spend the day learning about the local Native American tribe, the Tiguas, or take in an opera at the Abraham Chavez Theater. The rich diversity of the El Paso area has something for everyone to enjoy.

There are over 300 days of sunshine every year in El Paso, and the area overflows with places to enjoy the weather. You can go mountain bike riding, rock climbing, bouldering or hiking in Franklin Mountains State Park. If that kind of activity is not your style, you can go horseback riding and see the purple mountains as the sun sets, or drive out and visit the Botanical Gardens in the Chihuahuan Desert.

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