San Angelo Travel Guide

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San Angelo, located in the heart of Texas, is a city that seamlessly blends history, culture, and natural beauty. With a population of just over 100,000 residents, this vibrant city offers a unique and diverse experience for visitors.

One of the main attractions in San Angelo is the Concho River, which runs through the center of the city. This picturesque river provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. Take a leisurely stroll along the riverwalk and enjoy the scenic views or have a picnic in one of the many parks that line its banks.

For history enthusiasts, San Angelo is home to Fort Concho, a National Historic Landmark. Built in the late 1800s, this well-preserved frontier fort offers a glimpse into the life of the soldiers and settlers who lived here. Explore the barracks, officers' quarters, and other historic buildings, and learn about the role Fort Concho played in the settlement of the West.

Art lovers will find plenty to admire in San Angelo's vibrant arts scene. The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts showcases a diverse collection of art, including contemporary works, traditional Western art, and Native American artifacts. Don't miss the outdoor sculpture garden, where you can admire large-scale works set against the backdrop of the Concho River.

If you're looking for a unique shopping experience, head to the Concho Avenue Historic District. This charming street is lined with boutique shops, art galleries, and antique stores, offering a wide array of one-of-a-kind treasures. Take a break from shopping and indulge in some delicious Tex-Mex cuisine at one of the many local restaurants.

Nature lovers will appreciate San Angelo's proximity to stunning natural attractions. Just a short drive away is the San Angelo State Park, where you can hike, bike, or horseback ride through miles of scenic trails. The park is also home to the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd, so keep your camera ready for a chance to see these majestic creatures up close.

Alternative names: Population: 100.5 thous.Area: 62.24 mi²Elevation: 1827 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°27'19"N, 100°26'31"W

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San Angelo Attractions - What to See and Explore

San Angelo offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, Lake Nasworthy, Tom Green County Courthouse. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum
Miss Hattie's Bordello is a tourist trap and interpretive museum located in downtown San Angelo, Texas. It purports to be the building where "Miss Hattie" operated a brothel from 1902 to 1952.
Museum • Art museum
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum serving 14 counties located in San Angelo, Texas. The museum features a growing permanent collection and is home to traveling exhibitions.
31°22'41"N • 100°29'40"W
Lake Nasworthy
Lake Nasworthy is a small municipal lake located in San Angelo, Texas. The lake is named for John R. Nasworthy, who sold the land where the lake is located to the city.

31°27'42"N • 100°26'24"W
Tom Green County Courthouse
The Tom Green County Courthouse, at 100 W. Beauregard Ave. in San Angelo, Texas, is a Classical Revival courthouse with a monumental Corinthian column colonnades on two facades which was designed by architect Anton Korn and was built in 1928. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Neoclassical architecture
San Angelo National Bank Building
The San Angelo National Bank Building, at 201 S. Chadbourne St. in San Angelo, Texas, was built in 1927. It has also been known as the Trimble-Batier-Cobb Insurance building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
31°27'35"N • 100°26'18"W
Freeze Building
The Freeze Building, at 18 W. Concho Ave. in San Angelo, Texas, was built in 1887. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. It is a two-story two-part commercial block building, constructed of local sandstone. It was first a blacksmith and wheelwright shop. It was built for Peter K. Freeze, a Danish blacksmith.
31°27'32"N • 100°26'41"W
J. B. Blakeney House
The J. B. Blakeney House, at 438 W. Twohig in San Angelo, Texas, is a house designed by architects Anton Korn and B. M. Morgan which was built in 1929. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
The Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart is a cathedral church located in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo. Sacred Heart Parish was founded in 1884, and it was named a cathedral in 1961. The present church was built in the Modern architectural style.
Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
The Emmanuel Episcopal Church in San Angelo, Texas is a historic church located at 3 S. Randolph. The church was founded in 1885–87. Its building was built in 1929 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It is an ashlar stone faced church with a Gothic arch entry.
31°27'14"N • 100°26'6"W
Railway and Heritage Museum of San Angelo Texas
Museum • Specialty museum • History museum
Museum • Historical place • Military museum
Fort Concho
Fort Concho is a former United States Army installation and National Historic Landmark District located in San Angelo, Texas.
Concerts and shows • Theater
San Angelo Performing Arts Coalition
The San Angelo PAC is a theatrical campus in San Angelo, Texas, including the Stephens Performing Arts Center and Murphey Performance Hall, which opened to the public after renovation in 2016 with Mark Levine as the founding Executive Director. The complex is located downtown just behind city hall.
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First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian is a historic Presbyterian church in San Angelo, Texas. It was built in 1906 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, part of the San Angelo Multiple Resources Area.
31°27'45"N • 100°26'2"W
Masonic Lodge 570
The Masonic Lodge 570 building is a historic Moderne style building in San Angelo, Texas. The building was constructed during 1927-31 as a commercial space plus a meeting hall for San Angelo Lodge #570.
31°27'13"N • 100°29'35"W
San Angelo State Park
San Angelo State Park is a Texas state park in San Angelo, Texas in the United States. It encompasses 7,677 acres leased by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department from the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Church
Greater St. Paul AME Church
The Greater St. Paul AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church at 215 W. 3rd Street in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was built in 1927 and added to the National Register in 1988. Its congregation was organized in 1883.
Neighbourhood • Victorian architecture
Angelo Heights Historic District
The Angelo Heights Historic District is a 34 acres historic district in San Angelo, Texas which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
31°32'39"N • 100°30'47"W
Angelo State University Management Instruction and Research Center
The Angelo State University Management Instruction and Research center was founded in 1975. It is an Agriculture Research Center that concentrates primarily on areas of research involving sheep, goat, and cattle production; range management and improvement and wildlife management.
Universities and schools
Houston Harte University Center
The Houston Harte University Center serves the recreational and community needs of students at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, U.S.

Things to See and Do in San Angelo by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in San Angelo.

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Best Time To Visit San Angelo

Learn when is the best time to travel to San Angelo weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April, May and July.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and December. Most of it rains in September.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in San Angelo?

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What is the best time to visit San Angelo?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April, May and July. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and December.