251 W Redd Rd
El Paso, TX 79932
915-585-9663

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Game Zone is one of El Paso's largest and finest arcade experiences. Game Zone offers cutting edge virtual reality, full motion simulator games, a western theme 8 player shooting gallery and some of the best redemption games and prizes in town. Speed Zone has over 800 feet of twists and turns spread out on over one acre, making it El Paso's premier go-kart destination. Bumper Zone is set in 100,000 gallons of water with a small tropical island. Food Zone delivers top quality food for everyone and take out orders are welcome.

El Paso Zoo

4001 E. Paisano
El Paso, TX 79905

915-544-1928

Hours: Open daily from 9:30am to late afternoon

Admission Charged

The zoo is home to over 175 species of animals, including many endangered species, in 18 acres of natural habitat exhibits. The zoo focuses on animals of the Americas and Asia. The zoo is located in central El Paso near the intersection of Highway 54 and Paisano.

McKelligon Canyon

915-564-9138

Hours: Open daily, call for additional information

Admission Free

Beautiful Canyon Park is located on the north side of El Paso and in the middle of the Franklin Mountains and is fabulous for hiking and picnicking. The amphitheater is home each summer to performances of Viva El Paso! and other events. Take McKelligon Canyon Road off Alabama St.

Scenic Drive

The best view of the city accessible by car. You can see all of El Paso and Juarez, plus some of New Mexico. From downtown, take Stanton St. north, then go right on Rim Rd.

Transmountain Road and Franklin Mountains State Park

State Park 1331 McKelligon C Rd
El Paso, TX 79930

915-566-6441

Hours: Open 8am – dusk daily

Admission Charged

This is the road that cuts through the mountains and connects northeast El Paso with Canutillo to the northwest of town. There are several places to stop and enjoy different views of the desert and towns below. Franklin Mountains Park lies at the bottom of the west side of the mountain. It's a great place for hiking and picnicking and to get an up-close view of the desert and mountains.