Sunset Heights, El Paso

Name: Sunset Heights
Address: El Paso, United States

#78 among attractions in El Paso

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Sunset Heights is a historic area in El Paso, Texas; which has existed since the latter part of the 1890s. Many wealthy residents have had their houses and mansions built on this hill. Although some buildings have been renovated to their former glory, many have been neglected and have deteriorated. An organization, the Sunset Heights Improvement Association helps neighbors on a fixed income to manage home maintenance and also sponsors an annual tour. ()

Area: 170 acres (0.2656 mi²)Coordinates: 31°45'47"N, 106°29'53"W

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Central El Paso (Sunset Heights)El Paso United States

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Sunset Heights – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southwest University Park, Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, Sun Bowl Stadium, Don Haskins Center.

0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Southwest University Park, El Paso
11 min walk • Southwest University Park is a baseball stadium in El Paso, Texas. Primarily used for Minor League Baseball, it is the home of the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Pacific Coast League.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, El Paso
17 min walk • The Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens is a cultural history and natural history museum on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso in El Paso, Texas, United States.The museum was built in 1963 to commemorate the centenary of Texas independence, making it the oldest museum in El Paso.
0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso
24 min walk • The Sun Bowl is an outdoor football stadium in the southwestern United States, on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso. It is home to the UTEP Miners of Conference USA, and the late December college football bowl game, the Sun Bowl. The stadium opened in 1963 and has a current seating capacity of 51,500.
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Don Haskins Center, El Paso
29 min walk • The Don Haskins Center, formerly known as the Special Events Center, is the home of UTEP Miners men's and women's basketball. The venue is located in the heart of El Paso, Texas.
~1840 ftNE
Church, Auditorium, Universities and schools
Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, El Paso
9 min walk • St. Patrick Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso, Texas. The cathedral is located at 1118 N. Mesa Street, north of the downtown area. It is the mother church for 668,000 Catholics in the diocese.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum
El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso
15 min walk • Founded in 1959, The El Paso Museum of Art is located in downtown El Paso, Texas. First accredited in 1972, it is the only accredited art museum within a 250-mile radius and serves approximately 100,000 visitors per year.
0.6 miSE
Park, Historical place
San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso
15 min walk • San Jacinto Plaza is a historic park located on the corner of Oregon and Mills in the heart of Downtown El Paso, Texas.
0.5 miE
Tower
WestStar Tower, El Paso
13 min walk • The WestStar Tower is a high-rise located at 601 North Mesa Street in Downtown El Paso, Texas. It was completed in 2021 and surpassed the Wells Fargo Plaza as the tallest building in El Paso, with a height of 314 ft. The tower has 20 stories in total.
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, El Paso
17 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre, also known as the Palace Theatre, is a building in El Paso, Texas. Opened on August 1 1914, the building was designed by architect Henry C.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Entertainment, History museum
El Paso Museum of History, El Paso
11 min walk • The El Paso Museum of History is a museum located in downtown El Paso, Texas which presents information about past 400 years of history in the United States/Mexico border region.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso, El Paso
14 min walk • Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso is a railroad museum in El Paso, Texas, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sunset Heights?

Nearby attractions include El Paso Street, El Paso (5 min walk), Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, El Paso (9 min walk), Woman's Club of El Paso, El Paso (10 min walk), El Paso Museum of History, El Paso (11 min walk).

How to get to Sunset Heights by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sunset Heights:

Tram

Rio Grande • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (8 min walk)
Yandell • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (9 min walk)

Bus

Rio Grande • Lines: Mesa Brio (8 min walk)
Arts District • Lines: Mesa Brio (13 min walk)

Train

El Paso (11 min walk)