Spending a weekend in El Paso? Here's the curated hour-by-hour itinerary from The El Paso: Friday evening arrival through Sunday afternoon departure, with the can't-miss attractions, top-rated restaurants, and local tips for first-time visitors.
Settle in, get a feel for the city, light dinner + walk
Settle in. El Paso is best as a base for exploring El Paso Medical Center, Galleria, Rice Village.
El Paso is the heart of El Paso's Asian-American community. Try one of the renowned Vietnamese, Chinese, or Korean restaurants on El Paso Blvd.
Quiet evening — walk Town Square or browse the Galleria mall.
Morning to evening — the big-day itinerary
Try Black Walnut Cafe in El Paso, or drive 5 min to Rice Village for breakfast options.
Hands-on natural science museum on 5 acres in El Paso. Family favorite.
Lunch in Medical Center area, then McGovern Medical School Museum tour or Health Museum.
15 min from El Paso. Hit the Museum of Fine Arts El Paso, El Paso Museum of Natural Science, or Children's Museum.
Rice Village for foodie scene (Hugos, Local Foods); Montrose for trendier options. El Paso restaurants also excellent.
Relaxed pace before heading out
Brunch at Sushi Spot, Hopdoddy, or a Galleria-area place.
Shop the Galleria mall (380+ stores) or head to Memorial Park (1,500 acres in El Paso).
Lunch in Galleria or back in El Paso. Both El Paso airports ~30 min from El Paso.
Add a day trip: Galveston (60 min south) for beach; Brazos Bend State Park (45 min) for alligators + hiking; The Woodlands (40 min north) for upscale dining.. Or use the extra day for a slower revisit of your favorite spot from the weekend.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso Honda unfurled two large flags today to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday and the grand opening of the dealership's location at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd. Principal dealer for El Paso Honda, Richard Poe II, said this new location was built in response to the ...
New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on Monday said President Trump "answers more questions" from reporters than his predecessor, former President Biden.
New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on Monday said President Trump "answers more questions" from reporters than his predecessor, former President Biden.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A boy from El Paso has earned a Kids World Record for the most stopwatch laps in one minute. Leonardo, the record holder, achieved the milestone on June 17, 2026, according to World Record Kids. In a video from World Record Kids, Leonardo recorded his run, showing he did ...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Authorities in Southern New Mexico are ramping up patrols near the Doña Ana County International Jetport following reports of stray bullets striking aircraft and nearby homes. A new joint operation is now targeting criminal trespassing and unlawful shooting in the surround...
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KTSM) — Authorities in Southern New Mexico are ramping up patrols near the Santa Teresa airport following reports of stray bullets striking aircraft and nearby homes. A new joint operation is now targeting criminal trespassing and unlawful shooting in the surrounding des...
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Consumers are advised not to eat, sell or serve the recalled products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers are advised not to eat, sell or serve the recalled products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The City of El Paso said it will continue hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties Downtown. Soccer fans can watch Mexico play Tuesday and Team USA play Wednesday. Like the previous watch parties, the City will show the games on a big outdoor screen on the Mexican Ame...
Editor's note: Video above was reported prior to motorcyclist's death EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One person is dead following a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday, June 28 in East El Paso, according to the El Paso Police Department. As KTSM 9 News previously reported, the crash happ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Four homes and one commercial building suffered "catastrophic fire damage" on Sunday, June 28, the Alamogordo Fire Department said. The fire happened at the Tinsley Trailer Park. Fire officials said the fire originated in a residential trailer within the trailer park. Inv...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Southwest University has opened its new Southwest University Lounge, or SU Lounge, in far East El Paso. The SU Lounge is designed to serve as a "meeting point between education and personal development, where ideas flourish and meaningful connections are built," the unive...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso entrepreneur and car dealer Richard Poe II unveiled and celebrated his new El Paso Honda dealership in East El Paso. The new dealership, at 1500 Joe Battle Blvd., celebrated its grand opening on Monday, June 29. The grand-opening celebration also featured a flag-r...
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