I know, I know ... summer in El Paso lasts about 10.5 - 11 months but, officially, summer is only June 21st - September 22nd. If you want to hit the road for any or all of those weekends; here are some easy day trips from El Paso. Take a nice drive, enjoy some great food and a beer or two and then scoot back to El Paso in just a few hours. Getaways For The 12 Weekends Of Summer Near El Paso Getaways For The 12 Weekends Of Summer Near El Paso Gallery Credit: Dubba GFort Davis, TexasAbout 3 hours from El Paso, Fort Davis sits up in the Davis Mountains and is home to the world famous McDonald Observatory. Getaways For The 12 Weekends Of Summer Near El Paso Getaways For The 12 Weekends Of Summer Near El Paso Gallery Credit: Dubba GCarlsbad Caverns, New MexicoAlso just a couple of hours east of El Chuco, Carlsbad Caverns are legendary in their own right.