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El Paso Scenic Overlook

El Paso Scenic Overlook

El Paso Scenic Overlook
El Paso, Texas (El Paso County)
Photo Credit: Destination El Paso

Known as the best view of the city accessible by car, Scenic Drive wows visitors every time. The winding road skirts around the east side of the mountain offering up some of the most stunning views of the city. A pic on Scenic Drive by day or night will certainly garner some attention along with a slew of likes!

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Films Featured

  • Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966)

    • While on their first vacation as a family, Michael and Margaret decide to take in some breathtaking scenery before stumbling upon a twisted, devious (and nonsensical) plan!

Film Trails

Thrills and Chills Film Trail 

As Seen In Film

Manos: The Hands of Fate Still
© Norm-Iris/Emerson Film Enterprises
Manos: The Hands of Fate Still
© Norm-Iris/Emerson Film Enterprises

El Paso Scenic Overlook

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