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San Angelo is a West Texas city of about 100,000 people where the North and South Concho rivers meet, an oasis of shade trees and river walks in ranching country. It grew up across the river from Fort Concho, a frontier Army post founded in 1867, and later became a center of wool and mohair trading.
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark is one of the best-preserved frontier forts in the country, with stone barracks and officers' quarters. Along the Concho River Walk, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts sits in a striking modern building, and the International Waterlily Collection blooms with rare water lilies each summer. Downtown, Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum tells a colorful story of the city's wilder days.
The Tom Green County Courthouse and historic homes along streets such as Allen Street show off the city's early prosperity, and the restored Santa Fe Railway depot recalls the railroad era. Angelo State University adds a lively campus, and San Angelo State Park and nearby lakes offer hiking, fishing and wide-open West Texas skies.
A well-preserved frontier army post founded in 1867, home to Buffalo Soldier regiments and now a National Historic Landmark with restored stone barracks, officers' quarters, a hospital and museum exhibits. It hosts living history events and a Christmas festival. Allow two hours.
A museum upstairs in a downtown building that operated as a brothel until the 1940s, with rooms preserved with original furniture, clothing and stories of the women who worked there. Guided tours share colorful local history. Tours run on set days, so check the schedule ahead.
An art museum on the Concho River with a distinctive saddle-shaped roof, showing American art, Texas artists and a well-known collection of ceramics, plus changing exhibitions. It hosts a national ceramics competition. It sits near the River Walk; allow about an hour.
A volunteer-run museum in the restored 1909 Santa Fe passenger depot, with exhibits on the railroads that built San Angelo, a model railroad layout and historic rail cars outside. It is small but friendly. It opens on limited days, mostly Saturdays, so check before going.
A landscaped walking path along both banks of the Concho River through downtown, with gardens, fountains, public art, a miniature golf course and the Celebration Bridge. It is lit at night and hosts holiday lights in winter. It is a pleasant place for an evening walk.
One of the largest collections of waterlilies in the world, displayed in ponds in Civic League Park, with hundreds of varieties including giant Victoria waterlilies. The best viewing is from late spring to early fall. Visit in the morning, as some lilies close by afternoon heat.
A large state park around O.C. Fisher Reservoir on the edge of the city, with over 50 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, campsites and a resident herd of Texas Longhorns and bison. Ancient petroglyphs can be seen on guided tours. Bring water and sun protection.
A reservoir on the south side of San Angelo, popular for boating, fishing, swimming and picnics, with parks and campgrounds along its shore. It is the city's favorite summer escape. Look for shaded picnic spots in the parks along the shoreline, and watch for boat traffic.
A 14-story hotel built in 1929 as the fourth hotel of Conrad Hilton, now restored and used as an event venue, with an ornate lobby and ballroom. It is one of downtown San Angelo's most recognizable buildings. Check for public events or tours to see the restored interior.
A grand Neoclassical courthouse completed in 1928, with tall columns and a monumental facade facing a landscaped square in downtown San Angelo. It still serves as the county courthouse. It is a nice stop on a downtown walk; view the facade from the street.
A former chicken farm on the north side of town turned into an artist community, with studios for potters, painters and other artists, a gallery, and an inn. It hosts the popular monthly Art Walk Saturday. Visit on an open studio day to meet the artists and buy local work.
A downtown alley transformed into an outdoor gallery, with colorful paintings by local artists hung on the walls of historic buildings. It is free and open at all times. It is a quick stop while walking downtown, and makes a great backdrop for photos.
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