El Paso is the most western county in Texas and part of the Trans-Pecos region. It is a great area for outdoor weddings, as it boasts over 300 sunny days annually, and its county seat, El Paso, is known as "Sun City." For dramatic wedding photographs, try Ranger Peak, which offers a panoramic view of the city.
The county is situated in the largest desert in North America, the Chihuahuan Desert, and there are a variety of outdoor activities for you and your wedding guests to enjoy in your free time, such as hiking, bouldering, and canoeing. You can also visit the El Paso Zoo or the Licon Dairy petting zoo.
El Paso County has a rich history and plenty of museums for you to explore, including El Paso Firefighters Museum, the Tigua Indian Cultural Center, Fort Bliss Museums, the Lynx Exhibits, and the War Eagles Air Museum.
El Paso County consists of three cities (El Paso, Horizon City, Socorro), three towns (Anthony, Clint, Fabens San Elizario), the village of Vinton, and 14 unincorporated areas.
Whether you are looking for one of a kind, hand-crafted bridal jewelry, cowboy boots for a rustic wedding, or more traditional bridal wear, El Paso has shops to help you find everything on your wedding checklist. You can check out El Paso Downtown Shopping District, which features over 300 stores, Bassett Place, Cowboy Boots Factory Outlet, Arlette Accessories Boutique, or Delia's in the historic Kern Place district.
Your out-of-town wedding guests can fly into El Paso County through El Paso's International Airport, and they can find anything from luxury to budget accommodations. Within El Paso City itself, many of the hotels over free taxi and shuttle services to the airport.
The county has a number of working ranches and vineyards that are great ways to experience the area and are worth checking out as possible wedding venues. Popular locations for weddings include Bowen Ranch and Zin Valle Winery.
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