{"id":193515,"date":"2026-03-06T16:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/193515\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:52:09","slug":"8-perfect-mini-road-trips-from-el-paso-for-spring-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/193515\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Perfect Mini Road Trips from El Paso for Spring Break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ladies and Gentlemen it is the moment all children across El Paso have been waiting for: SPRING BREAK IS HERE!!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yup, the weather is getting warmer, daylight saving is about to kick in and teachers will get a break from their classrooms for a few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>With Spring Break right around the corner some families might be looking to escape El Paso without booking a flight or spending a fortune. The Borderland is perfectly positioned for quick road trips packed with adventure, nature, and family fun. Whether you want cool mountain air, jaw-dropping desert views, or a refreshing swim, there are plenty of destinations just a short drive away.<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy: Matthew Lejune via Unsplash<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy: Matthew Lejune via Unsplash<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/dani-rojas-ted-lasso-el-paso\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fans Think a \u2018Ted Lasso\u2019 Star May Join El Paso Locomotive FC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Texas Road-Trip DestinationsBalmorhea State Park (about 2.5 hours) \u2013 Home to one of the world\u2019s largest spring-fed swimming pools, where visitors can swim, snorkel, and spot fish and turtles in crystal-clear water.Guadalupe Mountains National Park (about 2 hours) \u2013 Perfect for families who love hiking, including trails through McKittrick Canyon and the climb to Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas.Big Bend National Park (about 5 hours) \u2013 A longer but unforgettable trip with dramatic desert landscapes, hiking trails, Rio Grande adventures, and natural hot springs along the river.<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy: Rebeca Alvidrez via Unsplash<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy: Rebeca Alvidrez via Unsplash<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/el-paso-teen-american-idol\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">El Paso Teen Makes American Idol\u2019s Top 30 During Hollywood Week<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New Mexico Road Trip DestinationsWhite Sands National Park (about 1.5 hours) \u2013 Famous for its endless white gypsum sand dunes. Visitors can hike, take photos, and even go sledding down the dunes using saucers sold at the visitor center.Carlsbad Caverns National Park (about 2.5 hours) \u2013 Explore one of North America\u2019s largest cave chambers, the massive \u201cBig Room,\u201d inside this incredible underground world.Ruidoso (about 2.5 hours) \u2013 A popular mountain getaway where families can hike, zip-line, fish, and enjoy the cool temperatures of Lincoln National Forest.Cloudcroft (about 1 hour 45 minutes) \u2013 A charming mountain village with scenic views, hiking trails, and a cozy downtown filled with shops and cafes.Las Cruces (about 1 hour) \u2013 A quick trip featuring the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, historic Mesilla Plaza, and the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center with a lazy river and waterslide.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/glamour-shots-el-paso\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World\u2019s Last Glamour Shots Closes in El Paso<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many of these spots are close enough for a day trip but fun enough to turn into a full weekend getaway. So, if the kids are already asking, \u201cWhat are we doing for Spring Break?\u201d let them know you\u2019re going on a ROAD TRIP!!<\/p>\n<p>Top Mini Road Trips Near El Paso Worth the Drive<\/p>\n<p>Best Mini-Road Trips To Take During\u00a0a 3-Day Weekend According To El Pasoans<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: CANVA<\/p>\n<p>Texans Share Their Funniest Go-To Road Trip Phrases<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: CANVA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ladies and Gentlemen it is the moment all children across El Paso have been waiting for: SPRING BREAK&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":193516,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[138,140,139,141,142,6262,143,833],"class_list":["post-193515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-el-paso","tag-el-paso","tag-el-paso-headlines","tag-el-paso-news","tag-featured-carousel","tag-include-in-newsletter","tag-list-posts","tag-local-el-paso","tag-local-texas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=193515"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193515\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=193515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=193515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=193515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}