Fort Bliss, TexasMesilla ValleyEl Paso ZooKTSM-FM (El Paso)San Jacinto PlazaNational Border Patrol MuseumCiudad Juárez Mexico Temple
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Fort Bliss

Fort Bliss is a town in El Paso district, Texas, United States of about 8,591 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage and 29 museums. The must-see places are Mesilla Valley, El Paso Zoo and Chamizal National Memorial.

31.8136° N, 106.4122° WPop. 8,591

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Within 30 km114 places
Within 50 km130
Must-see29
Notable210
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Mesilla Valley, viewpoint near Fort Bliss
Must-see

Mesilla Valley

Viewpoint · 3 km · New Mexico

El Paso Zoo, nature spot near Fort Bliss
Must-see

El Paso Zoo

Nature spot · 7 km

Chamizal National Memorial, monument near Fort Bliss
Must-see

Chamizal National Memorial

Monument · 8 km

Places near Fort Bliss by type

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One day from Fort Bliss

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

54 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Fort Bliss
  2. El Paso Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Ciudad Juárez Mexico Templechurch · 30 min
  4. San Jacinto Plazapark · 45 min
  5. North Franklin Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. National Border Patrol Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Fort Bliss
Today’s loopFort BlissStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fort Bliss?

Mesilla Valley (viewpoint, about 3 km), El Paso Zoo (nature spot, about 7 km), Chamizal National Memorial (monument, about 8 km), KTSM-FM (El Paso) (attraction, about 8 km), Monument to the Mexican People (monument, about 9 km), Parque Público Federal El Chamizal (nature spot, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fort Bliss?

130 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage, 29 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fort Bliss?

Mesilla Valley, about 3 km by road; Engineer Hill (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Fort Bliss?

Field of Honor, about 3 km by road; Memorial Circle (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fort Bliss?

Start in Fort Bliss, visit El Paso Zoo, then Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple, then San Jacinto Plaza, then North Franklin Mountain, then National Border Patrol Museum, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.