Franklin Mountains State Park And Wyler Aerial Tramway In Texas
- Franklin Mountains State Park, in El Paso County, was created by an Act of the Texas State Legislature in 1979. The Franklin Mountains form a striking backdrop to the City of El Paso and constitute an area of statewide e... wildernet.com
Chamizal National Memorial
- The Chamizal Treaty was a milestone in diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States in 1963. Chamizal National Memorial was established to commemorate this peaceful settlement which was an end to a century-l... wildernet.com
Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park
Get an eagle's-eye view of 7,000-square miles of Southwestern natural beauty from atop Ranger Peak in El Paso's Franklin Mountains. At 5,632 feet, sky-travelers spot the Hueco Mountains, New Mexico's white sands and Mexico... traveltex.com
Magoffin Home State Historical Site
- Magoffin Home State Historical Site is central El Paso, El Paso County. This 1.5 acre day use park was purchased jointly by the City of El Paso and the State of Texas in 1976. The site has been operated by the Texas Park... wildernet.com
Wyler Aerial Tramway - Franklin Mountains State Park - El...
Driving the paved road that snakes up the east side of the Franklin Mountains from the intersection of McKinley and Alabama streets is half the fun. The visitor arrives at a parking area that sits at an elevation of 4,692... waymarking.com
Keystone Heritage Park
This 52-acre park is an archeological site, an archaic wetlands and a desert botanical garden. Middle Archaic ruins on site are more than 4,500 years old. The park is visited by more than 200 bird species migrating to Cent... traveltex.com
Mckelligon Canyon & Amphitheatre
This 90-acre park, located in the Franklin Mountains, is open to hikers and picnickers. Surrounded on three sides by dramatic canyon walls, the 1,500-seat amphitheater, which is used for concerts and special events, is spe... traveltex.com
San Jacinto Plaza
In 1857, W. T. Smith sold his property which he called "The Town of El Paso" for $6500.00. The buyers were J. S. and H. S. Gillette, J. F. Crosby, J. W. Morton and V. St. Vrain; they had it surveyed by Anson Mills. The map show... hmdb.org
Parks
Many parks, plus Franklin Mountains State Park, are popular picnic areas. During year, a variety of stage productions are presented in an amphitheater in McKelligon Canyon Park . traveltex.com
