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Inside Background
Culture 
El Paso is located at the very western tip of Texas, so close to the Mexican...
Last edited: November 24, 2006
History 
Many of the Native Americans that originally lived in the El Paso region...
Last edited: July 06, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
El Paso is located at the western tip of Texas, so it lies within the range of...
Last edited: July 14, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The El Paso International Airport is located just 4mi (6km) outside of the...
Last edited: July 08, 2006
Getting Around 
El Paso’s Sun Metro is a fairly cheap and convenient way to get around...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
El Paso may not have any professional sports teams, but the local university...
Last edited: January 01, 2013
Family Travel 
It's difficult to find a good ballgame between east Texas and Arizona, but you...
Last edited: July 21, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
El Paso, like any other large city, has its share of cultural exhibits, but the...
Last edited: April 28, 2009
Nightlife 
Most visitors to El Paso like to take a trip across the border at some point to...
Last edited: July 26, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
  El Paso has some real hidden treasures that will delight everyone.  From...
Last edited: July 25, 2006
The Performing Arts 
One of the most popular places in town for the arts is the Plaza Theatre, which...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Sports & Activities 
El Paso is one of the largest cities in the country with no major professional...
Last edited: July 07, 2006
Concordia Cemetery 
Concordia Cemetery is pretty cool. It's located right beside I-10 by the Copia...
Last edited: November 21, 2012
El Paso Mission Trail 
An accurate website for the Mission Trail in El Paso TX USA is...
Last edited: November 16, 2012
El Paso Zoo 
The El Paso Zoo now covers 35 acres, including a 6-acre "Africa" section that...
Last edited: April 07, 2013
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Inside Dining Scene
Breakfast 
El Paso has many breakfast options besides the usual pancake house chains like...
Last edited: October 20, 2006
Outdoor Dining 
For a city that gets as many clear skies and warm days as El Paso, it can be...
Last edited: May 22, 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
Dressing Up and Eating Out in El Paso (Non-Mexican) Despite the hundreds of...
Last edited: January 23, 2008
Chinese Cafe 
A small, cozy place serving Chinese (Hunan/Szechuan) cuisine.  No buffet, all...
Last edited: February 24, 2009
Fellini Film Cafe 
Located on trendy Cincinnati Street, Fellini Film Café is the only one of its...
Last edited: August 07, 2007
Gil's Mexican Food 
One of the best Mexican restaurants in El Paso. Highly Recommended!!!
Last edited: July 21, 2008
L & J Cafe 
The L & J Cafe offers cold beer and Mexican food in El Paso.  A little...
Last edited: December 11, 2012
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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