Another wonderful experience on the El Paso Streetcar…read more We rode the car into downtown for FREE, as usual, and it put us right within one block of the action for the EP Día de los Muertos events. When we were done with the evening, we hopped on the events streetcar and were entertained by the lovely notes of Adriana Nevarez. She sang a variety of songs for the occasion. It was pretty awesome. Liz and the kids were dancing, I got into it as well. We were distracted with the Nevarez tunes, but I know that the Wi-Fi was up, if I needed it The streetcar was clean and the riders were super respectful - all there for a good time. We tracked our cars with the Sun Metro app. Love the EP Streetcar.

These little streetcars are so darling and I love that locals seem to really utilize them for…read moreeveryday errands.. It's a fun way to get around the peaks and valleys within the terrain.It was easy to catch and a wonderful way to see the city! I really wish our own city San Antonio hadn't ever got rid of our street cars.Not to mention the paddle boats at Brackenridge Park and the sky rides that were also a fond memory. Maybe one day will bring them back but I highly doubt it.Anyway if you visit El Paso I highly recommend the street cars.

NMDOT Park & Ride is a public bus service operated by the New Mexico Department of Transportation…read more NMDOT operates a bus line called the Gold Route from El Paso to Las Cruces on weekdays, except on holidays. Buses operate in both directions during the early morning and in the afternoon as this is intended for commuters. However, the bus might be worth utilizing for a day trip if the timetable works for you. Took a trip from Downtown El Paso to Las Cruces. The fare for the ride is cheaper than driving as it is $3 one-way for the 45 mile commute. The ride takes a little over 1 hour and was a smooth commute. It was not crowded either. There is one stop between the cities in Anthony, which is located near the New Mexico-Texas border. The buses used are tour-style buses. No Wi-Fi on the bus, but I saw a power plug onboard to charge. If the timetable works, I would recommend this service as a cheap way to travel between El Paso and Las Cruces in ease.

The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was welcoming and very nice. I would stay here again.read more

Quick and easy check in. Our room, hotel lobby and breakfast area was impeccably clean. Staff were…read morepleasant and welcoming. Right along I10 across from restaurants, theatre. Except for some freeway noise it's a quiet location. Thank you for a restful stay.

Nice place for certain! Right off I-20, but not too much road noise. Lots of room. Fair amenities…read more Great doggie parks. Pool, sports courts, and lots for the kiddos to take part in. Good wifi! Nice front office staff. Some older rigs and long-termers, but that is to be expected today. PLENTY of room for overnighters and short-stay folks. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Was recommended by a longtime resident to come check it out. Upon entering, there was a man with a…read moresmall dog who warmly welcomed us. The front desk speaks English, which I liked. I have a horse trailer and an RV for trips from New York. Was looking into this destination for Christmas holiday. Just to say. Seems like a winner. Came by to see an old friend but could not find her lot or trailer. Will try again soon when we visit from NY again. Cheers! Thanks Georgette F. for the referral.

El Paso has a rich history. The Wigwam Museum and other buildings around downtown are proof of it…read more We did a ghost tour of El Paso's Chinatown recently. The tour started at Mac's Downtown and ended at the Wigwam Museum aka the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society headquarters. El Paso had the largest Chinatown in the state at one time. It eventually disappeared due to strict immigration laws back in the 1800s. A lot of of El Paso's Chinese population lived downtown in boarding houses. Some of the buildings are still standing today. The Chinese were no longer able to immigrate to El Paso due to these tough immigration laws. It's said that there were tunnels in various buildings downtown to smuggle them into El Paso. Those who didn't come into El Paso stayed/lived in Juarez. The ghost tour lady told us which buildings supposedly have underground tunnels in them. The Wigwam is one of them, along with the Plaza Theater, the former Tricky Falls and others. The Chinese came to El Paso from China and California to help build the railroad. They also became business owners. They owned laundries and grocery stores around town. The Wigwam was once called Fashion Saloon. It was built in 1883. It was the first saloon to have electricity. It also offered gambling and was one of five brothels in the El Paso area. It saw its share of gunfighters and heroes of the old west like Pat Garrett and John Wesley Hardin. Hardin's grave is at Concordia Cemetery in central El Paso close to L & J's. The Chinese population is buried at Evergreen Cemetery on Alameda. Once the saloon/brothel were no more, it was redesigned as the Wigwam Theatre in 1909. The theater closed its doors in 1981. The building was damaged by a fire in 2011. It was then refurbished and became the Wigwam Museum/Paranormal Headquarters. After walking around downtown, we went to the Wigwam. We went down into their basement. The technology the ghost tour lady and others had said there was a ghost down there. She and some of the ghost tour participants asked this ghost yes and no questions. If the answer was yes, the light turned green. I believe this ghost's name was Lily. There is a tunnel/tunnels in this building. We were tired and wanted to go home so we cut the tour a little bit short. It was fun and educational to learn more about El Paso's history. I would recommend going on this tour or another one this non-profit offers. The average cost for a 2-hour plus tour is $20/person. For more info., go to https://www.ghosts915.org/

The Boxstel experience is like a hybrid hostel and motel model…read more The Boxstel is truly a modern hostel experience... You want the communal spirit of being around travelers and maybe socializing but also want your own room and private bathroom? You don't want to pay for things that you won't use as you explore El Paso? Everything is barebones and exactly what a traveler needs, like free WiFi, fridge space, a bar of soap, towel, and headphones. It's quite utilitarian, but good quality. You need a space that's in the heart of Downtown in walking distance to all transport and hot spots; stadium, museums, fine dining, concert space? It's literally all that and I was able to walk and use a scooter to get around. It runs $80-$180 depending on the type of the room/bed size you want, but it will all be private and you would never bunk with a stranger. It's a unique little spot and honestly I can see it coming in handy for layovers and hangovers (from a night out). Everything is online and automated but there is a very nice attendant in the front desk. Come check them out and support local! Morning. The Boxstel came in so frickin handy after too many margaritas and shots at Elton's Dueling Piano Bar last night. After spending the night: Easy to get in and out of (locks and code worked perfectly) because instructions were everywhere. Caveat, we had to take the stairs and navigating 2 sets of stairs is difficult when you're buzzed. Thank goodness for the installed railings. We felt safe because 24 hr cameras and monitors. WEAR the Monster headphones provided. You WILL hear the extremely loud train outside, even though the hotel has great soundproofing. You will also hear the springs/squeaks/movement from your bunkmate on top 2 feet above. You will also hear the ridiculously loud and creaky floor boards everywhere. Blessedly though you can't hear other hotel guests Crazy amount of light, but the blackout roll curtains took care of that. Shower took a about 5 minutes to warm, and the pressure was limp as a baby's wrist, but it's expected from these old buildings and the only downtown hotel I stayed at that had decent pressure was PDN, after their upgrade. It was nice that the Boxstel provided towels (even offered extra ones) a small container of soap and a small bar of soap. I've stayed at motels that didn't even give you that for double the price It's cold, and we couldn't figure out the remote to turn on the heat and didn't know who to call, so we kinda suffered though the cold night. On the plus side, bedding is warm, laundered, and the bed for me is amazing. I slept on the bottom bunk and the bed was firm, just the way I like it. Even after bed head and a night of tossing and turning in a strange bed. I never felt claustrophobic. I still wouldn't recommend it for families, since I'd AirBnB still for a home like experience. BUT if they're less than 3 adults, need to be close to the hot spots, want convenience, are on a tight budget, coming in and out of El Paso on a quick trip or business, or exploring El Paso, it's a great alternative option. More choices for the consumer! Boxstel - Modern Stay (915) 234-2976 https://www.boxstel.com/ 500 W San Francisco Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

Cool vibe and interesting concept. Check-in is like Airbnb...enter the lobby and room with a…read morekeypad. A little noisy ( it is across the street from an active train depot). The rooms are very clean, but the cubes are kinda funky (see pic below) Overall, a good value in El Paso.

What a fun evening, date night and good time Pop-up art…read moregalleries, with local artists selling cool El Paso flavor. Some places have their basements open and free beverages Others places have sell food. Take a free tour and learn about all the rich history El Paso has and I promise you you will see details of buildings you never saw before. I am always walking downtown and see the cr

I visited El Paso for a work trip, and was delighted to see that I'd be in town on the last…read moreThursday of the month. I took a free walking tour with Marcos, who helped create and has been leading the Last Thursday art tours for the last several years. The tour started at 6:30 from the central plaza/park in town, and we wandered around town for a good 2 hours or so. We got to see a bunch of cool art (I bought some neat stickers!), some music, and there were opportunities to buy food. My favorite part was learning about the interesting history and architecture of El Paso. I'm not an architecture buff, but those who are will probably be familiar with architect Henry Trost. He has a ton of neat buildings in El Paso, all very close together. I learned cool facts and trivia about El Paso on the tour that my friend who has lived there for 6 or 7 years doesn't even know! I highly recommend taking Marcos's Last Thursday tour!

On a spontaneous trip to El Paso, my husband and I discovered that we could not only hike, but also…read morebike, in Franklin Mountains State Park. After brief research online and in El Paso tourist magazines, we discovered GeoBetty Tours and gave Don a call. We're so glad we did! Don has recently turned his lifelong passion for the outdoors into a business, and we were so grateful to him for dropping everything to accommodate our last-minute request. When we called Don, we asked him about a mountain biking tour of the Franklins, and he customized an outing for us, taking our skill level, interests, and time frame into account. He communicated back and forth with us as he firmed up plans, and even when a major biking event was rained out and rescheduled for the day of our tour, he bent over backwards to ensure we'd still have bike rentals and rearranged his day for us. All we had to do was show up at the park at a specific time. Don reserved and picked up our high-quality mountain bike rentals from a local cycle shop, and supplied helmets, gloves, a Camelbak, and everything necessary to have a great day on the trails. And what a great day it was! We're pretty sure no one knows more about El Paso, the trails, the park, or the nature than Don. Don's a well-known local guy who leads bike and hike tours in many parks in West Texas. He led us at our own pace through the park, providing just enough challenge for an adventurous day for us novices. We learned so much and had a lot of fun! Our hours spent with Don were worth every penny. Next time we're in El Paso, we'll definitely go on a bike or hike with Don and GeoBetty Tours.

I highly recommend Don's service. I come to El Paso on regular business trips and wanted to check…read moreout the local trails. Don picked out a bike and had it ready and waiting the exact time we planned. He chose a trail system that suited my needs. He is incredibly knowledgable about the mountain bike community in El Paso. He was really nice and tailored his riding to my level. We went about 8 miles in the central trails, a lot of climbing and loose rocks. I've heard better trails to the east of town. I highly recommend using Don and I plan on hiring him again. Mike Thomas, Phoenix, AZ