Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District, El Paso

Name: Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District
Address: El Paso, United States

#62 among attractions in El Paso

Colonial revival architecture

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The Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District, at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, is a 339 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The listing included 343 contributing buildings, two contributing structures, and a contributing site on the Fort Bliss military installation. ()

Area: 0.53 mi²Coordinates: 31°48'26"N, 106°25'56"W

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Central El Paso (Fort Bliss)El Paso United States

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Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: El Paso Zoo, McKelligon Canyon, Fort Bliss, Wyler Aerial Tramway.

2.7 miS
35-acre park with 220 species
El Paso Zoo, El Paso
70 min walk • Nestled in the heart of El Paso, Texas, the El Paso Zoo stands as a cherished natural oasis that offers an unforgettable adventure for families and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Spanning 35 acres, this regional zoo is home to a diverse collection of species from around...
2.3 miNW
Nature, Canyon, Trail
McKelligon Canyon, El Paso
59 min walk • Nestled within the rugged terrain of the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, Texas, McKelligon Canyon stands as a natural retreat for both locals and tourists alike. This picturesque canyon is home to the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater, a venue that is as famous for its...
0.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort Bliss, El Paso
15 min walk • Fort Bliss is a United States Army post in New Mexico and Texas, with its headquarters in El Paso, Texas. Named in honor of LTC William Bliss, a mathematics professor who was the son-in-law of President Zachary Taylor, Ft.
2.9 miW
Park, View point
Wyler Aerial Tramway, El Paso
73 min walk • Wyler Aerial Tramway is an aerial tramway in El Paso, Texas, United States. The tramway is operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and is located in Franklin Mountains State Park.
2.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Music venue
El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso
74 min walk • El Paso County Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena located in El Paso, Texas. It opened on May 21, 1942 and was built originally to support a rodeo and livestock show, but later expanded to cater other types of events.
2 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bassett Place, El Paso
52 min walk • Bassett Place is a shopping mall in El Paso, Texas, owned and operated by Cypress Equities. It is located on El Paso's east side, at Interstate 10 and Geronimo Drive. Its anchors are Costco Wholesale, Conn’s, Kohl’s, Premiere Cinema IMAX and Target.
3.9 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
International Museum of Art, El Paso
99 min walk • The International Museum of Art is a museum in El Paso, Texas housed in a historic residence designed by Henry C. Trost. The home was the W.W. Turney residence built for state legislator, lawyer, and rancher William Ward Turney in 1908.
3.1 miS
Bridge
Bridge of the Americas, El Paso
81 min walk • The Bridge of the Americas is a group of international bridges which cross the Rio Grande and Texas State Highway Loop 375, connecting the Mexico–United States border cities of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua and El Paso, Texas, via the MX 45 from the south and the I-110 from the north, crossing the El Paso BOTA Port of Entry.
2.1 miSW
Cemetery
Concordia Cemetery, El Paso
53 min walk • Concordia Cemetery is a burial ground in El Paso, Texas. It is known for the being the burial place of several gunslingers and old west lawmen. The first burial took place in 1856. There are between 60,000 and 65,000 graves in the cemetery. Concordia is the only place to have a Chinese cemetery in Texas.
3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cielo Vista Mall, El Paso
77 min walk • Cielo Vista Mall is a shopping mall in El Paso, Texas, United States, owned and operated by Simon Property Group. It is located on El Paso's east side, at Interstate 10 and Hawkins Blvd. and features five anchor stores operating under four brand names, and 117 specialty stores.
3 miSW
Museum and park at the U.S.-Mexico border
Chamizal National Memorial, El Paso
77 min walk • Chamizal National Memorial, located in El Paso, Texas, along the United States–Mexico international border, is a National Park Service site commemorating the peaceful settlement of the Chamizal boundary dispute.