Not every hotel stay is about the room. Sometimes it is about what is waiting outside the door — the fishing spot where the morning is quiet enough to hear yourself think, the casino floor where an evening becomes an adventure, the park where the whole family finds something to do. Americas Hotel El Paso, located on Raynolds St in the heart of El Paso, Texas, puts all of this and more within comfortable reach.
For travellers looking for a genuinely affordable hotel with amenities in El Paso that also serves as a launchpad for the region’s best experiences, here is exactly what is on your doorstep.
Ascarate Park — Fishing and Recreation Near Americas Hotel El Paso
El Paso’s Finest Outdoor Fishing Destination
Ascarate Park is the largest public-use recreational park in El Paso County, covering 400 acres and centred on a 48-acre surface lake — Ascarate Lake — recognised as one of the best fishing spots in the entire Southwest. The lake is stocked with an impressive variety of species including trout (in winter), catfish (in summer), largemouth bass, black bass, bluegill, crappie, carp, shad, and more. For anglers staying at Americas Hotel El Paso, the park is accessible within a short drive from Raynolds St, making an early morning fishing session an easy addition to any El Paso itinerary.
Adults aged 17 and older are required to hold a Texas fishing licence, obtainable from most local sporting goods stores. The daily catch limit is five fish per person, and anglers may use two fishing poles each. Visitors who prefer fishing from the water can bring their own kayaks or canoes, or rent watercraft from the Borderplex Adventures concession within the park.
More Than Fishing — A Full Day at Ascarate Park
Ascarate Park offers far more than fishing. The park features a 27-hole golf course (including an 18-hole main course and the 9-hole Delta 9 executive course) with a driving range, putting greens, and a clubhouse café. The Ascarate Aquatics Center includes a 50-metre Olympic-size outdoor competition pool, a children’s pool, water slides, BBQ grills, and volleyball courts. A lakeside boardwalk, picnic facilities, playgrounds, and the peaceful El Paso County Healing Garden complete the picture. Families, couples, solo travellers, and groups all find something here — making Ascarate Park one of the most rewarding day-out destinations accessible from Americas Hotel El Paso.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — An Evening Worth Planning
Racing, Gaming, and Entertainment Near the Hotel
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, located in nearby Sunland Park, New Mexico, is a popular destination for guests staying in the El Paso area and is accessible within a comfortable drive from Americas Hotel El Paso. The venue combines live horse racing with a full casino floor, dining options, and a vibrant atmosphere that makes for a lively evening outing. Whether guests are drawn by the thrill of the races, the energy of the gaming floor, or simply a dinner and a change of scenery, Sunland Park delivers a distinctly Southwest entertainment experience that few evenings in the El Paso region can match.
For travellers staying at an affordable hotel in El Paso TX and looking to extend their evening plans beyond the city limits, Sunland Park is one of the most consistently popular excursions guests recommend.
More Things to Do Near Americas Hotel El Paso
El Paso Zoo and the El Paso County Coliseum
The El Paso Zoo is a 15-minute walk from the hotel — an easily accessible family attraction with hundreds of species across a range of habitats. For event-goers, the El Paso County Coliseum — host to concerts, rodeos, and major regional events — is just 1.3 miles away, making Americas Hotel El Paso one of the most convenient hotels near El Paso Coliseum for visitors attending shows and sporting events.
Franklin Mountains, Chamizal, and Cultural El Paso
Franklin Mountains State Park — the largest urban wilderness park in the United States — offers hiking and sweeping views of the El Paso–Ciudad Juárez metropolitan area and is within driving range of the hotel. The Chamizal National Memorial, the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, and Concordia Cemetery round out the cultural and historical options for guests interested in the area’s deep, layered history.
Shopping at Sunland Park Mall and Beyond
For guests who want to combine sightseeing with shopping, Sunland Park Mall is a well-known retail destination in the El Paso area. As a hotel near Sunland Park Mall, Americas Hotel El Paso positions guests conveniently for a day that moves from morning exploration to afternoon shopping without any logistical complexity.
Back at the Hotel — Comfort After a Full Day Out
After a full day at Ascarate Park, an evening at Sunland Park Casino, or a sweep through El Paso’s landmarks, returning to Americas Hotel El Paso is its own reward. Rooms are equipped with microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, premium cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and premium bedding — everything needed to unwind completely. The 24-hour front desk ensures that whether you return early or late, the hotel is ready for you. Free private parking means no worries about where to leave the car at the end of a long, rewarding day.
The complimentary continental breakfast each morning sets guests up for another day of discovery, and the hotel’s pet-friendly policy means four-legged companions are welcome on the journey too.
