El Paso · El Paso County, TX

Things to do alone in El Paso

Scout analyzed 112 El Paso places and surfaced the ones that actually fit solo.

Places analyzed

112

Matches

24

Typical spend

$60

Typical visit

1.6 hr

Scout-verified spots

Sabor

Las Plazas

Sabor

Sabor is a good spot for an evening meal or drinks, suitable for a date or a small gathering. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-60 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsSocial
4.4$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center

Sunset Heights

El Paso Holocaust Museum & Study Center

This museum offers a free, educational experience lasting about 1.5 hours, ideal for a quiet solo visit or with older family members. It pairs well with a nearby lunch or as part of a historical tour of El Paso.

ArtsHistoryQuiet
$0 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
St. Rogers Depot

Downtown El Paso

St. Rogers Depot

St. Rogers Depot is an event venue suitable for celebratory gatherings, often involving food and drinks, lasting a few hours. Expect a moderate to high spend per person for private events or ticketed experiences.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$50–$150 typical3 hr visitmoderate parking
San Jacinto Plaza

Las Plazas

San Jacinto Plaza

San Jacinto Plaza is a tranquil urban green space suitable for a relaxed solo walk, family outing, or a cheap way to spend an hour or two outdoors. Expect to spend little to nothing, unless you grab a snack.

OutdoorsViewsFood
$0–$10 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Washington Park

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

The El Paso Zoo is a multi-hour family outing, perfect for spending a morning or afternoon exploring various animal habitats. Expect to walk a good distance and spend about $10-20 per person on entry, potentially more for snacks.

AnimalsOutdoorsViews
$10–$20 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
Special Edition

Album

Special Edition

Special Edition is a cocktail bar well-suited for an evening date or a relaxed night out with friends, typically lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person on drinks and light bites.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Bob-O's Family Fun Center

Family

Bob-O's Family Fun Center

This is a good spot for a few hours of active family fun, offering activities like go-karts and laser tag. Expect to spend $20-50 per person for activities and snacks. It's an ideal standalone outing for families with kids or teens.

OutdoorsSportsAnimals
$20–$50 typical3 hr visiteasy parking
Lowbrow Palace

Magoffin

Lowbrow Palace

Lowbrow Palace is an indoor live music venue suitable for evenings out, often pairing with pre-show dinner or post-show drinks. Expect to spend 2-4 hours and $20-$75 per person, mainly on tickets and drinks.

Live musicCocktailsAdventurous
$20–$75 typical3 hr visitmoderate parking
International Museum of Art

El Paso High

International Museum of Art

This art museum offers a relaxed, educational outing focused on regional and international art. Plan for about 1.5 hours and expect to spend under $10 per person for admission, with easy parking.

ArtsHistoryRelaxed
$0–$10 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
Jack's Beach House

Vista del Sol East

Jack's Beach House

Jack's Beach House is suitable for a casual meal or drinks. Expect a visit of 1.5 to 2 hours, with costs typically ranging from $15-$40 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Hoppy Monk

Nightlife

The Hoppy Monk

The Hoppy Monk is a good spot for a casual dinner and drinks, offering a wide beer selection and pub food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-40 per person, making it suitable for a relaxed evening out.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
El Paso Museum of Art

Las Plazas

El Paso Museum of Art

The El Paso Museum of Art offers a free, educational outing focusing on American, Mexican, and European art, suitable for a 1.5 to 2-hour visit. It's a good standalone activity or can be paired with other downtown attractions.

ArtsHistoryRelaxed
$0 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso

Shopping

The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso

This outlet mall offers a full day of shopping with dining options and includes kid-friendly amenities like a playground and splash pad. Expect to spend a few hours and anywhere from $20 to $100+ per person depending on purchases.

ShoppingFoodOutdoors
$20–$100 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course

Northeast El Paso

Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course

Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course is suitable for a 4-hour outdoor golf outing, costing $50-100 per person. It can pair with a meal at the on-site restaurant or nearby for a full day experience.

FoodOutdoorsSports
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Massage Bliss Wellness Spa

Wellness

Massage Bliss Wellness Spa

This is a place for a focused relaxation experience, typically lasting about an hour to 90 minutes. It's a solo or couples activity, best paired with a quiet meal before or after, and costs around $80-150 per person.

WellnessRelaxedQuiet
$80–$150 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Woodhouse Spa - El Paso

East El Paso

Woodhouse Spa - El Paso

Woodhouse Spa is a place for a relaxing, upscale wellness experience, typically lasting a few hours and costing around $100-300 per person for treatments. It pairs well with a quiet meal afterward or as a standalone pampering outing.

ShoppingWellnessRelaxed
$100–$300 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
El Paso Country Club

Country Club

El Paso Country Club

El Paso Country Club is suitable for a leisurely family outing or special occasion, offering dining and recreational activities. Expect a visit of a few hours with a moderate to high spend per person.

FoodOutdoorsSports
$50–$150 typical3 hr visiteasy parking
Jungle Reef

Northwest El Paso

Jungle Reef

Jungle Reef is a small aquarium suitable for a 1-hour family outing or a solo visit. Expect to spend $10-20 per person on entry, and it pairs well with other nearby shopping or dining.

AnimalsViewsRelaxed
$10–$20 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
Horizon Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

Horizon Golf Course

Spend a half-day outdoors practicing your swing or playing a full round of golf. This is a good solo activity or for a casual group outing, costing $30-70 per person for a round.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$30–$70 typical4 hr visiteasy parking
Lone Star Golf Club

Cielo Vista East

Lone Star Golf Club

This golf course is good for a few hours of outdoor recreation, suitable for a solo round or a family outing. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for greens fees and possibly cart rental.

SportsOutdoorsViews
$30–$70 typical4 hr visiteasy parking
Literarity Booksellers

Mesa Hills

Literarity Booksellers

This is a good spot for a quiet solo browse for a new book, or to pair with a coffee shop visit nearby. Expect to spend an hour and potentially purchase a book for $15-30.

ShoppingArtsRelaxed
$0–$30 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
Nordstrom Rack

East El Paso

Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom Rack is a good stop for finding discounted clothing and accessories, especially if you're looking for a specific item or enjoying a solo shopping trip. Expect to spend an hour or more browsing, with costs varying based on purchases.

ShoppingRelaxedPlayful
$50–$150 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
Breaking 100 Driving Range and Pro Shop

East El Paso

Breaking 100 Driving Range and Pro Shop

This driving range is good for a casual solo or family outing to hit golf balls. Expect to spend an hour and around $10-25 per person, depending on the bucket size.

ShoppingSportsOutdoors
$10–$25 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
Massage Envy

Montwood Heights

Massage Envy

Massage Envy is a good option for a solo self-care outing or a planned wellness treatment, typically lasting an hour. Expect to spend $80-$150 per session.

WellnessRelaxedQuiet
$80–$150 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

What Scout found

  • 60 of the 112 analyzed El Paso places fit solo.
  • 37% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 82% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Quiet, Adventurous, Upscale.

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