This is a replica of old Fort Bliss when it was established. There's several buildings and you can…read morego inside each. You can also wear costumes they have. They offer so many activities such as tours and craft classes you can go with your kids. If you go on their Facebook page, you can see the pictures of these activities. Because they only have one person working there, everything is by appointment. I've been living on the Bliss for 4 months now but I didn't know there was such place. It looks like a great place to visit with your kids! Check out their facebook page!

This place is so informative, and neat. Take your time, and take water. When walking into a…read more'building' be aware that an audio will start, or it will scare you! I just wish they had better hours so that more people could experience it.

I thoroughly enjoyed the El Paso Mission trail and making each stop along the route. The best stop…read moreby far is San Elizario. I suggest stopping here first and starting at 10:00am when the museum and church open. Not only is this the most scenic and peaceful stop, it offers the most interactive experience of all the nearby missions. Oscar was working the museum on the morning that we stopped and he treated us to a great walking tour and provided local history. He is an oral historian and does a great job of informing visitors of area history as well as culture. Stop in and ask for him. He walked us around the museum and down the nearby streets to give us a tour of the prison and local establishments. I'd say you should plan on being at San Elizario for 1-2 hours to enjoy everything that the area has to offer. Once you've toured, you'll want to hit the local coffee shop known as Cafe Arte di Admore. Amazing coffee, sandwiches, and pastries. The owner even makes all the art on display. You should definitely check out my review for more info on that. Socorro and Ysleta are the other two missions and certainly worth seeing. However, they are in much more bustling areas and will not require the same amount of time. I'd say you can safely plan on 15 minutes at each of these thus making the entire experience about a half day commitment. Please have fun and enjoy!

I agree with the first reviewer that this Mission Trail is essential for those who want to learn…read moremore about the history of El Paso and the Borderland. I managed to stop at each mission/chapel on my drive back to Arizona to read the plaques, walk around the plazas, and take in some spirituality. Even on an abbreviated schedule, this took me two hours. Unlike the missions of San Antonio, these three missions are best done by car, due to the heavy traffic along the border and the narrow road of travel. All three are well-maintained, but opening hours may vary despite them being posted. All three are within seven miles and the road is well-marked. It's journey is best done from the south, starting with the Elizario chapel and then continuing to Socorro and then Ysleta. The Elizario complex is the most quiet one, away from main traffic or large buildings. A gate prevents vehicular traffic in front of the chapel. A lot of blackbirds like to gather in the trees in the plaza, so watch for bird bombs! The Socorro mission has a large parking area. Getting in and out of this one is easy, but again, watch out for traffic when getting back on the road. There is a somber memorial to the Gutierrez family in the back of the mission. Watch out for two very vicious chihuahuas across the dirt path, too. They like to annoy passers-by. The Ysleta mission is in the most congested area of the three. It's on the Tigua Reservation and a major road is between the parking lot and mission. It's loud and active. The noise can be disturbing. This one is also surveilled by camera and a guard shack. Take the time to read the historical signs, enter the churches and take in some self-reflection when walking through these three complexes. The Ysleta mission is the oldest of the three, yet also one of the busiests.

"It's A Great Day To Be A Soldier"…read more FBTX is the US ARMY's largest instillation, and a historic one. Situated directly on the border of Ciudad Juarez Mexico, this post was used for everything from border security, to tracking down the local bad guy Billy The Kid. And today, still serves as THE premier MFGI for mobilization, training and deployment of our GFMAP units deploying worldwide. FBTX stretches from its main flagpole in El Paso Texas, all the way to White Sands New Mexico (and, the military installations Dona Ana, McGregor Range Training Complex, Biggs Army Airfield, White Sands Missile Range, and a few others, all belong to FBTX and fall under the Bliss Flag. Hence being the largest installation in the world / Army). Home to THE 32 Army Air and Missile Defense Command (32 AAMDC - provides Air and Ballistic Missile Defense for every single location in the entire CENTCOM AOR, and small portions of EUCOM and NORCON), THE United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (the only one in the world), the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence (the only one in the Army - NCOLoE), the 1st Armored Division (1AD), Joint Task Force North (JTF-N multi agency CIA, FBI, NSA, DEA, ATF, FAA, CDC, CBP, DHS, USA, USN, USMC, USAF), Joint Modernizations Command (JMC), 5th Armored BDE - 1st Army Division West's premier MFGI host (5AR / 1A) providing the largest OC/T mission in the Army, and a slew of other units from Special Forces to William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), the largest and newest hospital in the entire south west - civilian and military alike. FBTX is also constantly modernizing. Those that were here 2010(ish) or sooner, will not recognize this place. The shopping center (known as freedom crossing), is state of the art and absolutely incredible. The fitness facilities, the constantly updating and improving housing (honestly in 22 years in the Army, I've yet to find nicer on-post housing), and even the restaurants! There is SO much to do and eat on FBTX. This is a great day to be a soldier, and FBTX, is a great place to be a soldier.

Fort Bliss is a great post with many military school opportunities. For the past 6 years Fort Bliss…read morehas gone through several renovations including housing. Because housing does Rock there is a long waiting list but calling at least 3 months before PCSing here and patience it is not impossible to get a home on post. Day Cares and Before and after program for kids are top of the line. The PX Rocks. The PX has BWW, Nice New Cinema, Texas Road House, Under Armor, 3 different places to get a hair cuts, bank, Orange Julius, Smash Burger, Bars, biggest class six I have seen, pretty decent clothing and sales (if it wasn't for their sucky costumer service) game stop, wide variety of other restaurants to get a quick bite to eat during lunch .. etc etc. Fort Bliss is large, it is in the corner of Texas so you must drive for hours if you want to change the scenery a bit. Soldiers and their families complaint but as humans thats what we do. Fort Bliss has an affordable golf course. The soldiers activity center in east Bliss has a rock wall, Eats Bliss also has a large indoors pool for you and the family to enjoy. Two USOs, Two libraries, plenty of green like areas yet Below are the complaints but regardless of them I have seen plenty of people getting out of the military and stay here lol - Its so Hot, During the Summer, Yes it is. - Its so dry, Of course! its the desert. - Looks just like a Afghanistan, Yes it does why do you think our training remains to be here. - The traffic lights on post take forever, Mainly on main post. - FORSCOM sucks - Of course, here and everywhere. - Its so windy during spring, this is my only legit complaint, yup.. Mid Feb to April the combination of wind and sand .. oh my, you better wash your face. - There is nothing to do, This is no tourists city but there is plenty to do in the area, specially if you are open minded, like hiking, and you are planning to drive. - The barracks suck, most barracks buildings have been renovated, many barracks in east Bliss has a large kitchen and a dinning room/living room like area. Now, if you are on main post yes your barracks will suck, but hopefully this gets fixed soon. - DFAC Food - Its not terrible. Fort Bliss and White Sands are the largest training area in the Army. Its Medical facilities need improvement, currently a new and large hospital is being built in East-east Bliss but til that opens they need improvement. Overall, With the money the DOD provides Fort Bliss is doing fine.

Grateful to friends we came to town to visit for suggesting a tour of this historic home. It was…read morein wonderful condition, very well preserved, and we had a fantastic tour guide. No knowing anything about the Magoffin family prior, it was a big history lesson. Although the home looked in wonderful condition, it will close for a lengthy renovation soon. I'm sure it will be worth a 2nd visit in a couple years.

This is a nice, slow paced tour. It was me and my hubby and one other lady who was a bit of an…read moreoddball that were on the tour. The tour guide was super sweet and architecture of the place is really beautiful. There's a rich and interesting background that comes with the house and the Magoffins. Part of El Paso used to be Magoffinsville - So they were a very important part of the local history. Not to give too much away, it is a really interesting tour and you may hear of a ghost or two. It's not a scary tour by any means though. They also do events at the house (check the website) and the place is available for rent if you wanted to plan a small gathering there. The backyard would be really beautiful for a small wedding reception or something like that! The tour is cheap at $7. Hang out and learn some history!

When you walk in, make sure to go to the left to grab a ticket from the kiosk. I went to transfer a…read moreTitle. They staff are very helpful and answer any questions you may have. Also the earlier you go, the better!

Its easy to get to and a clean well built building. They are from the government and they are there…read moreto help you! Parking is convenient and the lot is well maintained. Theres a WalMart nearby and restaurants and a hotel if you get too tired to make it home.

Best view is actually from the park at the corner of loop 375 and Yarbrough Road. There is lots of…read morespace to stop and see it across Loop 375 without worrying about setting off and ground detection that can happen if you try to get too close.

Oh border fence of mystical wonder. How you make the view of the Texas-Mexico border from my house…read moreso pleasant! Really, there's nothing like a nice park and then a lengthy chainlink fence with men in green hovering around in their big trucks 24-7. Nothing. I remember the days when you didn't exist (that's right, there once was a time when there was no fence, just a river and small ditches with eddys of death). Those eddys of death are still there, of course. But since you've gone up, things have just not been the same. Of course, I was about 8 when this happened, but I remember it like it was yesterday. A huge fence, with a hole where one of the doors should have been. "Are they just trying to make sure everybody goes through that one door?" I asked my mom. Since then, there are no more illegals hiding in the bushes in the front yard of the house. No more illegals knocking on my door asking for money for the bus. No more dodging illegals on the Border Highway who were trying to outrun the "migra." Oh, those were the days. And now they want to replace part of you with a wall. What is the world coming to? Is this the end of us -- me and you -- beloved border fence?

Feb 2021 Per Yelp…read more"Airway Light Sculptures" To me "Airway Light Structures" Official Name: "I-10 Airway Aesthetics" Previously when my family and I were first time stationed in Fort Bliss this Steel Structures did not existent. When we came back as we drove in El Paso it was day time and we saw them, our whole family was like "WOW! What is that?" Note: The I-10 Airway Aesthetics are best appreciated when it is dark. According to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority the idea behind this project between them, TxDOT and the City of El Paso was: 1. Beautify the City and the Interstate 10 Corridor. 2. The I-10 Airway Aesthetics would be known as the "identifier" for anyone going to the airport from I-10 to take the exit and Airway Blvd would lead them to the airport. 3. Also the Airway Aesthetics do create enough energy to power the smaller version of them in airway. I personally wish there was more space between them and that there was a sidewalk were we could walk near by to best enjoy this structures. They change colors ar night time and overall thats it but they do look pretty.

Can you really leave these statues a bad review? lol. I was very surprised to learn this was a Yelp…read morebusiness as most are actually places you can visit and not just pass by and if you blink, you miss them. Like someone else stated, it was probably made to get a dukedom but none the less , I'll review. I don't pass by these very often as I live on the westside but when you pass by these at night, they are very nice to see! They also provide more light to our I10 which is always nice!

As I was on duty, I had to go to the Welcome Center (Bldg 500) to pick up a new Soldier. I over…read moreheard another new Soldier that had just arrived with his family, asking where things were like the PX etc... I showed them using Yelp how to find Freedom Crossing. He then asked by chance if I knew where his unit was, but of course I did not. So it dawned on me, while I'm on duty, why not create and check in at the BDE and BNs I have to go do security checks at?! That way the location will be saved, and if by any chance a new Soldier uses Yelp (or Google searches their unit and a yelp link shows up on google) they can then use the maps to get them to their location. Now I won't have everything on here, Ft Bliss is huge, but I'll at least be able to add a few of the ADA spots to help out (potentially) incoming new Air Defenders and support Soldiers. As far as the review goes... Well, 3-43 ADA is a outstanding unit and falls under the 11th ADA BDE. #WelcomeHomeAirDefender #WhereItAllBegan #ADA #Army #FtBliss