Another wonderful experience on the El Paso Streetcar…read more We rode the car into downtown for FREE, as usual, and it put us right within one block of the action for the EP Día de los Muertos events. When we were done with the evening, we hopped on the events streetcar and were entertained by the lovely notes of Adriana Nevarez. She sang a variety of songs for the occasion. It was pretty awesome. Liz and the kids were dancing, I got into it as well. We were distracted with the Nevarez tunes, but I know that the Wi-Fi was up, if I needed it The streetcar was clean and the riders were super respectful - all there for a good time. We tracked our cars with the Sun Metro app. Love the EP Streetcar.

These little streetcars are so darling and I love that locals seem to really utilize them for…read moreeveryday errands.. It's a fun way to get around the peaks and valleys within the terrain.It was easy to catch and a wonderful way to see the city! I really wish our own city San Antonio hadn't ever got rid of our street cars.Not to mention the paddle boats at Brackenridge Park and the sky rides that were also a fond memory. Maybe one day will bring them back but I highly doubt it.Anyway if you visit El Paso I highly recommend the street cars.

NMDOT Park & Ride is a public bus service operated by the New Mexico Department of Transportation…read more NMDOT operates a bus line called the Gold Route from El Paso to Las Cruces on weekdays, except on holidays. Buses operate in both directions during the early morning and in the afternoon as this is intended for commuters. However, the bus might be worth utilizing for a day trip if the timetable works for you. Took a trip from Downtown El Paso to Las Cruces. The fare for the ride is cheaper than driving as it is $3 one-way for the 45 mile commute. The ride takes a little over 1 hour and was a smooth commute. It was not crowded either. There is one stop between the cities in Anthony, which is located near the New Mexico-Texas border. The buses used are tour-style buses. No Wi-Fi on the bus, but I saw a power plug onboard to charge. If the timetable works, I would recommend this service as a cheap way to travel between El Paso and Las Cruces in ease.

We decided to use Fast Spot when we were flying out of town for two weeks and our arrival home…read morewould be late at night. Fast Spot was very easy to register with online and when we arrived an employee was there to help us. He helped load our bags onto the shuttle and quickly had us at the airport. On our return we were delayed several times and did not get in until the early hours of the morning. We texted after getting our luggage and waited maybe fifteen minutes. Again, the employee was kind in helping us get our bags and our car was already pulled around to the front knowing we were to fly in that night. No wait when we entered Fast Spot for our car and/or a long walk. I'd recommend Fast Spot to anyone looking for affordable parking...more affordable than long term at the airport!

Just as expensive as long term at the airport and funky in general. No discount for longer stays…read more And you have to call the shuttle for them to pick you up. Long term at the airport there is the shuttle constantly passing by. Took forever just to pay as well... still waiting. There now...........

I came here to escape my broken a/c on a 100°+ night, turns out they have a swamp cooler and the…read moreroom was just barely cooler than my house I have no regrets. For $60 I got to experience a little bit of history. The tiny room was adorable and the bathrooms were shockingly clean and tidy (considering the entire floor shared 2 bathrooms).

I love this place staying here is like traveling back in time to the early 1920s. everything looks…read moreold. It's got a lotta history to it. There's a smell inside. It just smells like old stuff. The rooms are all small with only a sink in a shared bathroom down the hallway for all the rooms really cool not a good view all I can see the building next to me, but I don't care. I'm not here for the view out the window here to experience El Paso

The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was welcoming and very nice. I would stay here again.read more

We needed an affordable hotel to stay in after our truck broke down in Van Horn and we got towed to…read moreEl Paso. This place is what I wish all "affordable" hotels were like. It's absolutely everything you could possibly want and need. We ended up being "stranded" here for 4 days, but this place was so nice, comfortable, and affordable that I wasn't that mad about it. The bed was so comfortable that I never wanted to leave. The bedroom and bathroom are very spacious. The AC works great and having the thermostat next to the bed was convenient. The room comes with a mini fridge and microwave. The hotel has complimentary breakfast with make your own waffles, bagels, cereal, oatmeal, coffee, green tea, apple & orange juice, and yogurt. They even had the Jimmy Dean microwaveable breakfast sandwich (sausage, egg, and cheese). The hotel also has guest laundry and vending machines. There are plenty of good food options (fast food and restaurants), movie theater, and shopping close by. They are on the other side of the freeway, but the Uber ride is only $7.

I went on the tour of sites downtown and the De Soto Hotel. I am pretty skeptical, but I enjoy…read moreghost tours to hear the stores and learn about historical sites. I went with a date, because it seemed like something different and interesting. The guides were knowledgeable and good storytellers. At the De Soto, it was super creepy, I kept feeling like the young man standing next to me was inching really close, but then when I'd look over, he was several feet away? "Something" also brushed against, or grabbed my arm when there was nothing around me. I would recommend that they arrange a bathroom break since the tour is 2+ hours. Also, at the De Soto there are bins of moldy garbage, they should probably clean that out if people are going to be down there.

I had a spectacular time! Our tour guide Oscar was incredible! He was informative, engaging, and…read morefriendly, which made the entire experience so much better. The tour itself was spooky and chilling, with a perfect atmosphere for anyone who loves a good thrill. I totally recommend doing this tour 10 out of 10!

Great hotel and location! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything about this hotel is new,…read morebeds are comfy, room smells great hallways are clean. It was only five minutes away walking to the fountains where there's lots of restaurants and shopping so in a great location. I'll definitely stay here in the future whenever I'm in town.

We were very happy with the staff and overall cleanliness. However, the soap in the shower was…read moreempty and the shower itself could've used a more thorough cleaning.

El Paso has a rich history. The Wigwam Museum and other buildings around downtown are proof of it…read more We did a ghost tour of El Paso's Chinatown recently. The tour started at Mac's Downtown and ended at the Wigwam Museum aka the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society headquarters. El Paso had the largest Chinatown in the state at one time. It eventually disappeared due to strict immigration laws back in the 1800s. A lot of of El Paso's Chinese population lived downtown in boarding houses. Some of the buildings are still standing today. The Chinese were no longer able to immigrate to El Paso due to these tough immigration laws. It's said that there were tunnels in various buildings downtown to smuggle them into El Paso. Those who didn't come into El Paso stayed/lived in Juarez. The ghost tour lady told us which buildings supposedly have underground tunnels in them. The Wigwam is one of them, along with the Plaza Theater, the former Tricky Falls and others. The Chinese came to El Paso from China and California to help build the railroad. They also became business owners. They owned laundries and grocery stores around town. The Wigwam was once called Fashion Saloon. It was built in 1883. It was the first saloon to have electricity. It also offered gambling and was one of five brothels in the El Paso area. It saw its share of gunfighters and heroes of the old west like Pat Garrett and John Wesley Hardin. Hardin's grave is at Concordia Cemetery in central El Paso close to L & J's. The Chinese population is buried at Evergreen Cemetery on Alameda. Once the saloon/brothel were no more, it was redesigned as the Wigwam Theatre in 1909. The theater closed its doors in 1981. The building was damaged by a fire in 2011. It was then refurbished and became the Wigwam Museum/Paranormal Headquarters. After walking around downtown, we went to the Wigwam. We went down into their basement. The technology the ghost tour lady and others had said there was a ghost down there. She and some of the ghost tour participants asked this ghost yes and no questions. If the answer was yes, the light turned green. I believe this ghost's name was Lily. There is a tunnel/tunnels in this building. We were tired and wanted to go home so we cut the tour a little bit short. It was fun and educational to learn more about El Paso's history. I would recommend going on this tour or another one this non-profit offers. The average cost for a 2-hour plus tour is $20/person. For more info., go to https://www.ghosts915.org/