McKelligon Canyon

at 3 McKelligon Canyon Rd, El Paso , 79930 United States

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McKelligon Canyon is the location of a 1,503-seat amphitheater located in El Paso, Texas, United States, where the play Viva El Paso! is presented. The amphitheater is also used for concerts, graduation ceremonies, and other special events. Adjacent is the 300-seat McKelligon Canyon Pavilion.DescriptionMcKelligon Canyon lies on the south eastern side of the Franklin Mountains and surrounded by canyon walls. It is a popular destination known for its rock climbing, hiking, running, walking and biking. Visitors have a variety of rock climbing routes to choose from and the symmetric terrain is filled with crevices and cracks. All hiking trails including the Ron Coleman Trail begin at the end of McKelligon Canyon and are open year round. McKelligon Canyon is part of the Franklin Mountains State Park and is subject to fees and restrictions from the Texas parks and Wildlife Department.HistoryOwnership of the area of McKelligan Canyon was in dispute until El Paso County purchased the land in 1931. The area was named after realtor, M.J. McKelligon, who grazed cattle in the area. The long road into the canyon was built using federal relief funds, included a dam, and cost around $150,000.In the 1950s, it was rumored that uranium could be found in the canyon, but this turned out to be untrue.

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Reviews for Viva El Paso & Shakespeare

J T.

I thought this was going to be a musical involving a team of 12 people and that it would be slightly better than a high school play. I was incorrect. As... Read more

Kelly S.

I had never been to this kind of show before despite knowing that it was something all needed to go check out. The location can't be beat anything for... Read more

Lorena O.

I suppose this could be a very entertaining show if you're a tourist. But for me, the song and dance bits were very campy at times. Stereotypes were used... Read more

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Summary

McKelligon Canyon is El Paso based place and this enity listed in Region category. Located at 3 McKelligon Canyon Rd TX 79930. Contact phone number of McKelligon Canyon: (915) 565-6900