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Big Bend attractions

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What to do in Big Bend

Popular places to visit

Fort Bliss

After visiting Fort Bliss, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Paso. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

The Sun Bowl at UTEP is built right into the rocks of a mini canyon adjacent to the campus for terrific sound effects and blistering heat!

Sun Bowl Stadium

Catch an event at Sun Bowl Stadium during your trip to El Paso. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

University of Texas at El Paso

Explore the campus of University of Texas at El Paso during your trip to El Paso. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

McDonald Observatory

Enjoy an outing to McDonald Observatory during your stay in Fort Davis. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Balmorhea State Park

You can take time to visit Balmorhea State Park during your travels to Toyahvale. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Davis Mountains State Park

You can take time to visit Davis Mountains State Park during your travels to Fort Davis. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Sunland Park Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Sunland Park Mall during your stay in El Paso. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino during your time in Sunland Park? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Cielo Vista Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Cielo Vista Mall during your visit to El Paso. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Downtown El Paso

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Downtown El Paso is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Plaza Theater and El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmer's Market while in the area.

East El Paso

While visiting East El Paso, you might make a stop by sights like The Fountains at Farah and Cielo Vista Mall.

Mission Valley

While visiting Mission Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Speaking Rock Entertainment Center and El Paso County Coliseum.

Northwest El Paso

While visiting Northwest El Paso, you might make a stop by sights like Sunland Park Mall and Franklin Mountains State Park.

Central El Paso

If you're spending some time in Central El Paso, Rio Grande and Chamizal National Memorial are top sights worth seeing.

View of downtown El Paso, Texas, United States of America at sunset

Horizon City

Though Horizon City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eastlake Shopping Center and Eastlake Marketplace Center.

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