When it comes to scary places in El Paso, everyone’s got a story, or at least a strong opinion! We asked our Facebook followers to name the scariest spots they’ve been to in the Sun City, and the answers did not disappoint.
Borderland ghost hunters: what’s the scariest place you’ve been in El Paso? ️
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El Paso’s Scariest Places… According to Locals
Some people went full paranormal investigator, naming places that’ll give you chills just driving by. Others? They kept it real; calling out everyday El Paso spots that can be just as terrifying in their own way. From eerie landmarks to late-night parking lots, here are the scariest (and sometimes funniest) places according to El Paso locals.
The Scariest Places in El Paso Chosen by Locals
Austin High School
Ysleta High School
El Paso High School at Dusk
The Turtle House
El Paso Public Library Main Branch
The Patterson House
The De Soto Hotel
Southwestern General Hospital
Concordia at Night
The Juarez Exit
El Cometa
Burlington
The Sun Bowl
Of course, not everyone was joking around; some El Pasoans take their ghost hunting seriously. The city has a deep paranormal scene with groups that regularly explore haunted landmarks, cemeteries, and abandoned buildings looking for proof of what might still linger. Local investigators have documented cold spots, strange shadows, and unexplained sounds all over the Borderland, turning El Paso into a quiet hotspot for supernatural research. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, it’s clear this city has its fair share of stories that refuse to rest…