Things to do in Big Bend

Activities, attractions and tours

Guadalupe Mountains National Park which includes a ruin
Guadalupe Mountains National Park which includes a ruin
El Paso featuring desert views
Guadalupe Mountains National Park featuring mountains
Guadalupe Mountains National Park featuring a sunset
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What to do in Big Bend

Popular places to visit

El Paso

Fort Bliss

After visiting Fort Bliss, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Paso. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Fort Bliss
The Sun Bowl at UTEP is built right into the rocks of a mini canyon adjacent to the campus for terrific sound effects and blistering heat!

Sun Bowl Stadium

Catch an event at Sun Bowl Stadium during your trip to El Paso. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Sun Bowl Stadium
The Sun Bowl at UTEP is built right into the rocks of a mini canyon adjacent to the campus for terrific sound effects and blistering heat!

University of Texas at El Paso

Explore the campus of University of Texas at El Paso during your trip to El Paso. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

University of Texas at El Paso
Views from McDonald Observatory, West Texas

McDonald Observatory

Enjoy an outing to McDonald Observatory during your stay in Fort Davis. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this relaxing area.

McDonald Observatory
Nothing beats the cool blue of the largest spring in Texas! Perfect place to relax and spend the day while on a road trip through West Texas. The springs are so deep, they even do scuba diving certifications here! #blue #waterlust #naturalsprings #texas #balmorhea #westtexas #desertoasis #scuba #refreshing #roadtrip #camping #texasstatepark #park #statepark

Balmorhea State Park

You can take time to visit Balmorhea State Park during your travels to Toyahvale. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Balmorhea State Park
The desert doesn't get enough credit. #davismountains

Davis Mountains State Park

You can take time to visit Davis Mountains State Park during your travels to Fort Davis. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Davis Mountains State Park
The Franklin Mountains view from the Lazy cow 🐄 bike trail 🚲 #thedesert #ElPaso #Tx #Desert #mountainbiking #biketrails #FranklinMountains #bluesky #cloudyday #LazyCowTrail

Franklin Mountains State Park

You can take time to visit Franklin Mountains State Park during your travels to El Paso. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Franklin Mountains State Park

Sunland Park Mall

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You can search for that perfect souvenir at Sunland Park Mall during your stay in El Paso. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

Sunland Park Mall

Cielo Vista Mall

5/5(1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Cielo Vista Mall during your visit to El Paso. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Cielo Vista Mall

Areas of Big Bend

High angle view of the beautiful El Paso city

Downtown El Paso

4/5(1 area review)

Downtown El Paso is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Plaza Theater and El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmer's Market while in the area.

Downtown El Paso
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East El Paso

While visiting East El Paso, you might make a stop by sights like The Fountains at Farah and Cielo Vista Mall.

East El Paso
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Mission Valley

While visiting Mission Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Speaking Rock Entertainment Center and El Paso County Coliseum.

Mission Valley
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Northwest El Paso

While visiting Northwest El Paso, you might make a stop by sights like Sunland Park Mall and Franklin Mountains State Park.

Northwest El Paso
View of downtown El Paso, Texas, United States of America at sunset

Horizon City

Though Horizon City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eastlake Shopping Center and Eastlake Marketplace Center.

Horizon City
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Central El Paso

If you're spending some time in Central El Paso, Rio Grande and Chamizal National Memorial are top sights worth seeing.

Central El Paso
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Ciudad Juárez

A visitor center on the other side of a tranquil river in San Angelo, Texas, surrounded by lush grass and trees with wispy clouds dotting a bright blue sky.

San Angelo

Fort Stockton

Fort Stockton

Town Square and Historic Crockett County Courthouse built in 1902. Ozona City in Crockett County in West Texas, United States

Ozona

The arid desert landscape of the Big Bend National Park with mountains and cactus

Van Horn

Terrell County, Texas / United States - June 2, 2020: The Amtrak Sunset Limited train travels through the desert near Sanderson, Texas.

Sanderson

Caprock Canyons State Park, in the eastern edge of the Llano Estacado in Briscoe County, Texas

Lamesa

The Rio Grande River winds 12 miles down Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas. When the water is high you can come down the 1,500 foot walled canyon. With less water flowing, guides take you 3 to 4 miles up the canyon with some spots having to portage. But take it all in stride because the views are breathtaking. I recommend Big Bend River Tours. You might get lucky and have the guides that take you a half mile up a side canyon. An excellent day excursion in the out of the way national park.

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