El Paso, TX City Reviews

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El Paso, TX city reviews

  • AreaVibes Contributor reviewed El Paso, TX
  • November 24, 2011
El Paso is a great place for the entire family
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Recommended for Couples, Families
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  • Shopping
I have traveled to El Paso, Texas on many occasions. Usually when I have traveled to this fair, friendly and safe city I bring along my wife and two children. Usually I am wary when travelling with the entire family, due to many locations not having amenities and attractions for the entire family. Fortunately, the city of El Paso has many attractions and sights to keep the entire family entertained and enthralled. This brief article will detail what the average individual and their family can expect to find while visiting El Paso.

One of the first things I and my family notice when we visit El Paso is that it is Hot. Individuals who are not used to warm environments may want to take this into consideration. Once an individual gets beyond the heat there are many things they can do for fun. My family and I usually try to begin our visit by visiting one of the local sports teams. El Paso boasts of many minor league level sports teams. Since we are baseball fans we try to catch a local Diablos games whenever they are in town. Usually after watching a sporting event I and my family will travel across town to do some shopping. The public transportation system is adequate and not overly priced. An individual can easily get around the city using public transportation.

Whenever my family has a desire for a taste of culture El Paso delivers mightily. The local theater groups perform many wonderful and family friendly plays. There are also many local Museums for anyone interested in local and national history. I recommend the El Paso Museum of Archeology heartily for anyone who has an interest in history. After enjoying some culture, we usually will seek out some fine Mexican dining. Since El Paso is located near to the Mexico border there are many authentic Mexican restaurants to be found. The prices are reasonable and the food is great. In conclusion I recommend El Paso to anyone who desires to enjoy a unique experience of travel with their family.
  • AreaVibes Contributor reviewed El Paso, TX
  • April 29, 2010
El Paso: Worth a visit, worth a stay
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Recommended for Singles, Couples
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  • Community
  • Nightlife
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
I had the great good fortune to have to spend some time in El Paso on business. I must confess, I have a special fondness for cities which feel like smaller towns and El Paso is definitely one of them. You can enjoy all the advantages of a city, such as a selection of good restaurants and entertainment and attractions but the people are easy-going and friendly, like you might expect in a smaller town. El Paso is especially attractive if you enjoy the spicy flavors and fragrances of Tex-Mex cuisine. The close proximity of El Paso to Mexico also guarantees some authentic and flavorful Mexican food as well. For the more adventurous traveler, Mexico is a just short walk away; just stroll over the Rio Grande bridge and you are there. Good food and drink are available very inexpensively, but it would be wise to return to El Paso while it is still daylight, as Ciudad Juarez does not provide the safety that El Paso does.

One word of warning about El Paso: your inexpensive visit can turn very expensive very quickly if you happen to like cowboy boots. The finest manufacturers of cowboy boots in the world are to be found in El Paso. Their boots are works of art, but these hand-crafted masterpieces cannot be taken home cheaply!