Location: El Paso
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Things to do in El Paso, Texas (TX): The Best Shopping
For an alternative Texas experience, consider El Paso. Located far from the bright lights of Dallas or San Antonio, in the state's western corner along the sparkling shores of the Rio Grande, El Paso boasts a different feel than its eastern counterparts. A true melting pot of American and Mexican culture, the combination is noticeable everywhere. Visit the El Paso Museum of Art and see American works from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as Mexican colonial art and retablos from the 1700s and 1800s. Restaurants serve authentic Mexican cuisine, Texas barbecue or a little of both. While this fusion of cultures draws some, the rock climbers who descend on El Paso have only one thing in mind: scaling the massive boulders of Hueco Tanks State Park. Those who prefer the ground can wander through the park's interpretive center and see ancient Indian pictographs. Other popular El Paso pastimes include golf, mountain biking and our personal favorite, stargazing.
Restaurants in El Paso
1. The Gypsy Den
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A must visit hidden gem! Unique boutique located near downtown El Paso. We offer fashion clothing, shoes, new and estate jewelry, accessories and also offer unique handmade crafts by local artists. From jewelry to home decor, you are sure to find a one of a kind piece. In addition we also carry vintage clothing and accessories.
2. Old Fort Bliss Cigar Company
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. So El Paso
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
So El Paso is a souvenir gift shop in El Paso, Texas selling salsa, pecans, t-shirts, hats, Mexican crafts, Chihuahuas gear, gift baskets and corporate gifts.
4. Flor De Barro Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Flor De Barro Gallery is a family owned Mexican art gallery in El Paso, Texas. We are the go-to art gallery for Mexican fine art pieces. Our impressive collection of hand-made and hand-painted Mexican folk art is handpicked by our family directly from the artists who make them. Our gallery's mission is to educate our visitors about the artist we support, their processes, and the cultural value they represent. Honorable mentions among our repertoire of Mexican artists are Juan Quezada, Laura Bugarini, Lydia Quezada, and Hector Gallegos from Mata Ortiz, Jesus Guerrero Santos from Jalisco, and Sergio Velazquez from Michoacan. Our collections vary from Day of the Dead pottery, modern Mata Ortiz pottery and Casas Grandes style, hammered copper, Wixarica yarn paintings and beaded works, lithographies, Mexican paper mache, and more. Whether you're looking to invest in a fine art piece or looking for Mexican decor, you will find a little piece of Mexico to fall in love with.
Reviewed By johnmP5038YW - Las Cruces, United States
This gallery is a house-turned-gallery, and from the outside, you would never guess what's inside. The gallery has what I would guess is over 200 pieces of art. They have from high-end to small inexpensive, yet very nice, pieces. Whether you are a collector or starting out, this gallery is worth it. The owners are there, it is family-owned, and they will personally give you a tour and tell you stories about the art and how it's made. I recommend going with about two hours of time to spare, so you don't rush through it. I cannot recommend this gallery enough.
5. Literarity Book Shop
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By jimtZ7231HS - Austin, United States
This is an amazingly well curated and well organized bookstore, with both new and used titles. The new titles reflect the owner's eclectic tastes, and he is available (and willing) to recommend titles. There is a wide selection of rare, signed, unusual and out-of-print books. It is a little difficult to find, owing to its position in the little strip center where it is located, and signage is poor. If you are looking for a bookshop in El Paso, this is the one to visit, hands down. Support your local Independent Bookseller!
6. YDSP Tigua Indian Cultural Center and Museum
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
This site includes the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Museum, the Alderette-Candelaria House, a gift shop selling crafts of the Tigua Indians, Indian social dances and a cafe.
Reviewed By dxstx7 - New Braunfels, United States
Not only do they perform historical dances, but the site itself also reeks of history! Must try the Gorditas there as they are outstanding. We used almost a day just sightseeing and going through historical data and of course eating.
7. El Paso Mission Trail
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4.0 based on 146 reviews
Mission Valley Visitor Center. 9065 Alameda EL Paso, Texas 79907 Official Mission Trial Facebook: EL Paso Mission Trial Association. EVENTS: APRIL : Birth of the American Southwest! THANKGIVING 1598 OCTOBER: LA CUEVA THEATRE 10180 SOCORRO ROAD DANZAS ESPANOLAS
Reviewed By marthaElPaso_Tx - El Paso, United States
all the missions have a great history and are very interesting. san eli hhas a unique connection to el pasos beginning. i woul recommend thiis trip rto the missions- give it a morning and have lunch around there. many interesting restaurants and a casibo thats fun, with excellent food/
8. Cielo Vista Mall
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Huapanguero - Mexia, United States
nice big mall. lots of stores to look at and very clean. spent a handful of hours there walking around.
9. Ascarate flea market
10. El Paso Saddleblanket
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3.5 based on 73 reviews
The El Paso Saddleblanket Retail Outlet is No Longer Open to the Public. In order to enter our showroom you must present proof of business. El Paso Saddleblanket Company is the World's Largest Southwest Trading Post The wholesale showroom touts one of the widest selections of Southwest and Western crafts in the world, overflowing with Southwest rugs, blankets, turquoise jewelry, Mexico pottery, western purses, Brazilian cowhides, bedspreads, hand-painted artifacts, mounted horns, handwoven baskets, serapes, and much more! Founded by Dusty & Bonnie Henson, they have spent more than 44 years of traveling the globe-trading, buying, manufacturing, wholesaling and designing the best selection of Southwest products available anywhere.
