8) El Paso
In stark contrast to the bustling cities of Dallas and San Antonio, El Paso’s location on the Mexican border along Rio Grande is special. Due to its proximity to Mexico, this city is a genuine representation of Mexican-American culture fusion. It’s also the place to go for an authentic peek at the true Wild West. El Paso used to have quite a wild and lawless reputation and was known as the “Six-Shooter Capital.” Visit El Paso Street, where outlaws like Billy the Kid and Pancho Villa once walked! No trip to El Paso is complete with experiencing the Mission Trail. This historic route takes visitors to centuries-old churches constructed long ago by the Spanish settlers and Indian ancestors. Can’t get enough of the desert scenery? Take a trip up the Wyler Aerial Tramway. Excellent bird’s-eye view of El Paso and neighboring Juarez across the border await.
