Magoffin Home State Historic Site
"Military personnel and families at Fort Bliss often visit for a nearby cultural experience. The historic site provides a meaningful look at El Paso's civilian and borderland past."
Magoffin Home State Historic Site features a beautifully restored adobe residence filled with period furnishings, historic artifacts, and exhibits on El Paso's early development. Guided tours highlight the home's architecture, the Magoffin family's influence, and the region's multicultural heritage.
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
"Fort Bliss residents and military families often visit for weekend hiking and birding. The park offers a distinctive desert setting close to the installation."
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site combines dramatic granite outcrops with some of the most significant rock imagery in North America. The park is especially popular with climbers, history enthusiasts, and birders seeking a unique desert experience near El Paso.