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Wyler Aerial Tramway, El Paso, Texas

 
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Distance from city center: 5.6mi
Ivan's pictureby Ivan Family & Fun travel tip
added on the 23rd of October, 2010
Found in the Franklin Mountains State Park, the Wyler Aerial Tramway features tramway gondolas that take you up to Franklin mountain where you can look down on El Paso in the east and admire the place's beauty and wildness.

You can drive up to the parking are from where the gondolas depart and get a good view of the mountain and the surrounding area. It is magnificent in its wilderness and roughness. Perfect for some pictures and outdoor activity! :)

Address:
1700 McKinley Ave, El Paso, TX 79930, USA

Price:
$7/$4

Opening Hours:
Mon/Thu: noon-6pm
Weekends: noon-9pm.

On the web:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/wyler_aerial_tram/

 
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