Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
EL PASO FOR KIDS
3-12yr/senior $10/6/7.50; 9:30am-5pm) Home to a large number of endangered animals, including the Asian
elephant, Sumatran orangutan, Malayan tiger and the rare Amur leopard. All told, 700 animals represent 220 spe-
cies packed into 35 acres. It's not the biggest or most impressive zoo you've ever seen, but it's worth a visit. And
it's mercifully shady for both the animals and you.
adult/senior/child under 2yr $8/6/free; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, from noon Sun; ) This interim children's mu-
seum is meant to bridge the gap between the Insights Museum that was torn down to build the ballpark and the
new children's museum slated to open in 2016. It does feel a little makeshift, but the kids don't seem to mind
much.
Four separate areas invite interactive play: the Old El Paso Village, High Tech Hot Spot, Airport Adventure,
where kids run the airport, and STEAM Ahead, which focuses on scientific theories.
Sunland Park, NM; admission $5, per ride $2, full access $18; hours vary, check website) Small but fun, this
old-school amusement park is just over the border in New Mexico, and it's a great way to burn off the pent-up kid
energy.
Tours
Border Sights Tours
( 915-533-5454;
www.bordersights-tours-of-elpaso.com
;
pick-up at your location; adult $45)
Tours of the city,
Mission Trail and more, as well as specialty tours (extra charge) like wine-tasting - all
north of the border.
TOUR
WALKING TOUR
El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau
( 915-534-0601;
www.visitelpaso.com
; 1 Civic Center Plaza; 8am-5pm Mon-Sat)
The CVB has some
good walking tours available on its website or in its office. The excellent, self-guided 'El
Paso Downtown Historic Walking Tour' takes about 90 minutes to complete.
Si El Paso Tours
( 915-541-1308;
www.sielpasotours.com
)
Offers tours of the town and sometimes sponsors tours
led by special guests.
TOUR
