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Nothing tastes better after a long day at work than relaxing and enjoying your favorite cold brew. Whether you are a beer connoisseur or simply like to test out new flavors, there are plenty of options to choose from in and around the city of El Paso. If you are looking for a great place to sample some unique beer flavors on your next night out, be sure to put one of the breweries listed below on your evening's itinerary. 1. DeadBeach Brewery Located on Durango Street, the DeadBeach Brewery has a wide selection of beers all boasting unique and bold flavors. The brewery prides itself on its community and only uses local ingredients in its brewery creations. There is no shortage of selections to choose from, and the brewery makes sure to always keep at least eight of the favorite local flavors on tap. If you are new to the craft beer scene, you can learn a little about their craft by attending one of their many hosted beer-making classes. If you are a fan of intense flavors, be sure to give their famed Abuelita Stout a go. 2. The Hoppy Monk If you are looking for a place with so many beers you could probably never try them all and an environment as fun as its name, then The Hoppy Monk is the place to stop. They boast more than 140 beer selections with 70 available on draft and 70 as canned or bottled options. But beer is not the only beverage The Hoppy Monk offers to relax and wind down. You can also choose from an extensive menu of fine scotch and crafted spirits. Create the perfect end to the evening by finishing off your drink with a cigar. While you can hardly go wrong with anything off of their beer menu, some of the most popular favorites include Ranger Creek San Antonio Lager and Real Ale Gose. 3. Craft and Social For those looking for some great drinks and equally great grub, stop on into Craft and Social in the Office District of Downtown El Paso. They feature at least 20 beers on tap on a rotating schedule so you can stop in to try some new flavors, or come back when your favorites get back on tap. If it becomes one of your frequent hot spots, be sure to purchase a growler so that you can enjoy discounted fills on each of your visits. For added entertainment, be sure to stop by on karaoke night! 4. Block – Table & Tap With 100-plus types of canned and bottled beer and over 30 brews on tap, you can definitely find a favorite at Block - Tap & Table. It is the go-to spot for finding those one-of-a-kind offerings that only come out every so often. They feature barrel-aged beers, a wide variety of IPAs and stouts, and craft beer flavors from all across the globe. Check out one or all of the breweries in the El Paso area listed above to find the unique beer flavors you have been craving and create the perfect night out on the town! Image via Tom Anderson | Licensed under CC BY 2.0

If you are planning the perfect date night, a family gathering, or just looking for a fun activity to do in the afternoon, you can spend the day tasting wine and enjoying the scenery at a local winery. Whether you fancy yourself a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy tasting new flavors, you can find what you are looking for in one of the El Paso-area wineries listed below. Sombra Antigua Winery Located on La Vina Road just across the border in New Mexico, Sombra Antigua Winery is the oldest commercially operating vineyard in the state of New Mexico. The family-owned and -operated winery has a beautiful tasting room, providing with you with relaxing ambiance as you sample your favorite flavors. The vineyard grows grapes for both red and white wine varieties set in a grove of pecan trees to create a beautiful and unique landscape. If you are looking to enjoy some entertainment during your tasting, be sure to stop by on one of their music event nights. Some of the must-try wines on your visit include Desert Rain, Theresa's Blend, and Zia Sangria. Zin Valle Vineyards Located in the city of El Paso in the Rio Grande Valley is Zin Valle Vineyards. For their tastings, they offer both wine offerings from the grapes in their own vineyard, as well as imported wines from the Napa Valley area of California and from vineyards across Europe. You can sample your favorite flavors in the tasting room, take a tour of the barrel room to see where the magic happens, or order a glass or bottle of your favorite to enjoy the view of the Franklin Mountains from the patio. If you love music, make your trip on a Sunday afternoon where you can enjoy performances from many of the local musicians. If you are looking for some options to try, consider the Sweet White Miss 'B' Havin' Table Win or the Full-Bodied Red "Rising Star" Red Zinfandel. Can't decide? Consider joining their wine of the month club! Rio Grande Vineyards & Winery Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Rio Grande Vineyards & Winery offers bottled wine from their own estate-grown grapes, as well as offerings from other New Mexico-area vineyards. They pride themselves on using only the highest quality European varietals during production, which is often reserved for smaller winery operations. The vineyard is also known for its picturesque beauty. It features over 12,000 vines of European varieties. All of their grapes are hand-picked with care in clusters to maximize the flavor of the fruit to ensure it produces the best quality wine. They offer both sweet and dry wines in red and white, as well as some special wine varieties. On your visit, be sure to sample the Malvasia, Vino Rojo Dulce, The Spaniard, and Rio Grande Limonada. Whether you are a fan of red or white wine, sweet or dry - you can find the perfect indulgence at one of the El Paso-area wineries listed above. Stop by one (or all!) to enjoy the perfect afternoon or evening excursion. Image via pixabay.com | Licensed under Pixabay License

Sometimes you need to take a day, or even just an hour, to relax and treat yourself to something special. When you're looking for a day spa in El Paso, Texas, where you can unwind, check out one of these three for the ultimate in indulgence. Backstage Salon The staff at Backstage Salon are dedicated to the highest quality of customer care. Whether you're going in for a new hairstyle or you’re looking for a cut, color, and Brazilian blowout, Backstage will make sure you leave looking and feeling your best. New clients who mention their website can receive $20 off haircuts or 20% off all chemical services. Waxing services include eyebrows, chin, lip, underarms, legs, arms, bikini, or back. The facial treatments can address any issues you’re having with your skin. If you've been worrying about acne, signs of aging, or how the winter weather is treating your skin, the face masks, pore treatments, and exfoliating facial scrubs at Backstage Salon will help your skin glow! Barragan's Salon & Spa Barragan's vows to create a stress-free environment, so when you're looking to relax, be sure to keep Barragan's Salon & Spa in mind. For a full day of bliss, purchase one of their spa packages. The Gentlemen's Retreat Package includes a gentlemen's manicure, a basic pedicure, a men's haircut, and a gentlemen's facial. For four and a half hours of bliss, opt for the Barragan's Signature Spa Package. This option includes Barragan's signature manicure and signature "foot fetish pedicure," their signature massage, and a shampoo and blow-dry. All packages include lunch. If you're just looking to stop in for a couple select services, Barragan's has a large number of offerings for you to choose from. Haircuts, coloring, hydration treatments, and chemical services will give you a fresh new look. Invigorate your tired feet with a Mojito pedicure involving sugar, honey, limes, and mint. Improve your skin with microdermabrasion or a vitamin C facial, wax extra hair from anywhere, or make your makeup permanent with the tattoo services. In addition to airbrush tanning, sugar scrubs, and seaweed wraps, Barragan's has a specialty massage for any need - Swedish, sports, deep tissue, couples, or pre-natal. Blush Skin Blush takes a holistic approach to skincare. You'll find specialized treatments and organic facials and peels here. Treat acne scars, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles with the dermapen treatment. Allow Blush staff to design a custom facial that suits your skin's individual needs; this service involves deep cleansing, extractions, multiple masks, serums, and moisturizers, as well as hand, arm, foot, and leg massages. Have you ever experienced such a full-service facial?! Indulge in an hour of bliss with the Vichy scrub and body wrap. Start with a full-body scrub, then relax in the Vichy shower. Enjoy a slimming, detoxifying body wrap and scalp massage, then have another Vichy shower before finishing off with body oil or lotion. Experience the ultimate relaxation with float therapy at Blush. Step into the float tank and reduce the risk of fatigue, chronic migraines, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. When you're ready to relax and pamper yourself, head to one of these incredible day spas in El Paso. You deserve it. Image via pixabay.com | Licensed under Pixabay License