What things do you wish El Paso could of had that would make your life easier? I am moving there this summer for college, so I need to be prepared. Thanks for your help.
2007-02-23 21:47:31 · 8 answers · asked by Go For Broke 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Houston
I was born in El Paso in 1979, but moved soon afterward. We go back every year for a visit and things change each time I go there!
El Paso has a hot dry climate most of the year. Make sure to drink plenty of water, dress light, and take as much shade as possible - there are a lot of heat related deaths. Also you need to be prepared for sand storms. My mom usually puts vicks on her nose and covers her nose and mouth with a handkerchief when one of these storms blows through. During the spring and summer months are the severe weather watches because of tornadoes, heavy rains, floods, and such.
There are plenty of things to do in El Paso with amusement parks, museums, rodeos (hey, it's the country!), race track and casinos, national parks, and my favorite (because I always do this with my grandma) BINGO! There's even an opera and theater there. I liked the theater, but the opera not so much.
One of my favorite things in El Paso (even though it's normal for most people) is scenic drive. It a stretch of road that takes you from one part of El Paso to the other, but does so by going up and over a mountain. You can get some pretty awesome views from up there. There is even a training camp for police officers there. And at certain points along the road they have binoculars (you have to pay to use them) that you can look out of to see the city beneath you. DEFINITELY be sure to go up there because it's beautiful!
El Paso is also home to the US Army base Fort Bliss (my grandfather was a colonel there).
For fun a lot of people cross over into Las Cruces, New Mexico or Juárez, Mexico. I always preferred Mexico because my other grandfather had a bar there and I liked to go visit him. Plus they have a trolley ride that takes you around the town and shows you the sights, and you can bargain in the marketplace for things you want, and it's always cheaper than buying it in the US.
There are also plenty of beautiful parks in El Paso. I like to sit in one close to my aunts house and lie in the grass looking up at the sky and getting lost in my thoughts. And of cours there is the gorgeous Franklin Mountains State Park (created the year I was born!). You can go do many things there by yourself, such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, camping, etc. Or you can take a guided tour of the park. It's really gorgeous there. I've only gone hiking, horseback riding, and biking, but plan on mustering up the courage to go rock climbing one day (Yikes!).
The people of El Paso are so nice and friendly too. And you'll soon be speaking their language - Spanglish. It's a cross between English and Spanish -Not pure English, not pure Spanish, but it's nice. Maybe I like it because that's what I grew up hearing!
Another nice gentleman already provided you with the link for the website of El Paso. I hope that you enjoy it and embrace it as much as the people there will embrace you and like you.
Have fun! If I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me.
2007-02-26 19:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 8⤋
~~ I have been to El Paso twice and really enjoyed it.
I found the people lovely and the city interesting.
I'm not sure why but colourful is always how I describe El Paso.
~~ In terms of population; it is a lvery arge city and if you count Ciudad Juárez across the border it is even larger.
With such a huge population there is nothing this city does not provide in terms of culture, attractions, nightlife and entertainment, restaurants, sports, education, shopping and transportation (around the city you will use Sun Metro, the bus system. There is no city light-rail system as yet. Probably the only thing missing in EL Paso!).
~~ You have to check out the Franklin Mountains State Park (it's hard to miss) it is the largest urban park in the US, and it lies entirely within El Paso.
~~ Be prepared for hot and very dry summers and mild but still dry winters. On average the sun shines 302 days a year in "Sun City"
~~ I think you'll find El Paso has a lot to offer.
Once you have established yourself and made friends, you will enjoy living there.
You also have a great opportunity to learn a new language, and to learn about the culture of Mexico.
This is the link to the city's website, you might like to have a read:
http://www.ci.el-paso.tx.us/
2007-02-23 23:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Yellowstonedogs 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
From what I hear, El Paso is the best of all the border towns in Texas. Safe to cross the border, and a lot to do for a rather small town. But if you are coming from Houston, prepare to be bored out of your mind for a while. Maybe not the first weeks, but after midterms. I haven't been there but, I am in a similar situation. I'm from San Antonio and I'm at a college in Laredo. Nothing to do really except drink and cross the border. But I don't do either. But your first priority should be school and then make some close friends. Close friends in college will help you out alot. Trust me.
Anyways, best of luck to you.
2007-02-23 21:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by Derek B 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Im sorry dude but I have to agree with tomtay .. i have lived here my entire life and i hate it regardless .. its not a good place to live. There are so mmany way better places to go to college in texas, why el paso?
2007-02-24 11:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
nope sorry live in cali. u seem like a cool guy but i'm really only commenting cuz i luv the username!
2016-05-24 05:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an indoor heated pool on the west side that's not the ymca, and on the west side. HEATED. not the west side community pool. HEATED.
2014-02-08 03:35:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they need to change the name.."Hell-Paso". Its a horrible looking place...Lots of Traffic, truck drivers that run you off the road...Very ugly..Crime is high...Not a pleasant place live..
2007-02-24 05:55:13 · answer #7 · answered by Tamitay 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Make sure your cars a hooptie or its gone to Mexico!
2007-02-24 01:11:07 · answer #8 · answered by soloflier7_98 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋