Scenic Drive overlook
The best city-light view in Texas: El Paso and Juárez spread below the Franklin Mountains. Pull into Murchison Park's lot.
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El Paso has some of the best city-light views in Texas from Scenic Drive on the Franklin Mountains, plus desert backdrops, murals and a historic downtown.
12 spots in El Paso · 1 murals · every one is somewhere you can park and get your car in the shot. Open them on the map.
Hand-picked spots in El Paso
Franklin Mountains State Park
Desert mountain backdrops along Trans-Mountain Rd with pullouts and lots.
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Murals and street art in El Paso
Murals are the most popular car photo backdrop. Pull up alongside the wall, keep the car parallel to it and shoot from a low angle so the art fills the frame behind the car.
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Tips for car photos in El Paso
- Shoot at golden hour or blue hour. The hour after sunrise and around sunset gives soft light without harsh reflections; blue hour is best for skylines and neon.
- Go early on weekends. Popular mural walls and downtown streets are quiet before 9 AM, so you can park right in front.
- Respect the spot. Stay off private lots when asked, don't block traffic and keep the engine noise down in neighborhoods.
- Hide your plate if you want. Check your shot before you post it.
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