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29 Best and Fun Things To Do In San Angelo, Texas


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San Angelo, situated on the Concho River in Texas, is renowned for its abundant military heritage and the famous San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. The city boasts a diverse range of attractions and holds numerous events throughout the year, including the highly anticipated LilyFest in September, attracting many visitors and establishing itself as a top vacation spot.

If you’re looking for a more laid-back option than taking part in a festival, you can also check out the local museums and historic sites in San Angelo. There is the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, perfect for lovers of arts and culture, and the Fort Concho Historic Site, which is sure to delight any history lover.

Finally, if you’re fond of nature and looking for a holiday destination with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, look no further! At the San Angelo State Park, visitors can make use of several hiking trails and enjoy the abundance of wildlife.

Here’s our list of more fun things to do in San Angelo, Texas

The 29 Most Popular Things To Do In San Angelo, Texas

29. Center for the Advancement and Study of Early Texas Art (CASETA)

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 417 S Oakes Street San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 212 4872

Web Address:   http://caseta.org/

28. Historic Murals of San Angelo

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 18 E Concho Ave San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 653 0112

Web Address:   https://historicmuralsofsanangelo.org/

27. Angelo State University Planetarium

4.6 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: 2333 Vanderventer Ave San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 942 2136

Web Address:   http://angelo.edu/dept/physics/planetarium.php

26. Parks & Wildlife Department

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

Location: 7164 FM 2288 San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 653 5551

25. Mary E Lee Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

Location: 2160 Mary E Lee Road San Angelo TX

Web Address:   https://cosatx.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/28/524

24. Rio Concho Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (35 reviews)

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Location: 1615 Rio Concho Dr San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 657 4279

Web Address:   http://cosatx.us/

23. Historic Downtown San Angelo

4.5 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

Location: 24 W Concho Ave San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 655 2345

Web Address:   http://downtownsanangelo.com/

22. Concho Riverwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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Location: 24 W Concho Ave San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 655 2345

Web Address:   https://downtownsanangelo.com/riverwalk

21. Tule Princess Steamboat Company

4.3 ★★★★☆ (40 reviews)

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Location: 2680 Fisherman’s Road San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 340 4400

Web Address:   http://tuleprincess.com/

20. Lone Wolf Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: 700 798 E Ave K San Angelo TX

Web Address:   https://historicbridgefoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Lone-Wolf.pdf

19. Paintbrush Alley

4.6 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

Location: 33 W Twohig Ave San Angelo TX

Web Address:   https://paintbrushalley.com/

18. Mayer Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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Location: 2501 W Ave N San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 942 2785

Web Address:   https://angelo.edu/community/mayer-museum/

17. Middle Concho Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)

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Location: Middle Concho Dr San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 657 4279

Web Address:   http://cosatx.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/30/555

16. Pop Art Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (99 reviews)

Location: 125 W Twohig Ave San Angelo TX

Web Address:   https://sapopartmuseum.com/

15. San Angelo River Walk

4.7 ★★★★★ (126 reviews)

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Location: 332 S Oakes Street San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 481 2727

Web Address:   https://cosatx.us/departments-services/parks-recreation/the-bosque

14. Producers Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (172 reviews)

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Location: 67 North Schroeder Avenue San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 657 4279

Web Address:   http://cosatx.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/56/524

13. San Angelo Nature Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (233 reviews)

Location: 7409 Knickerbocker Road San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 942 0121

Web Address:   http://cosatx.us/naturecenter

12. San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau

4.8 ★★★★★ (311 reviews)

Location: 418 W Ave B San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 655 4136

Web Address:   http://discoversanangelo.com/

11. The Bosque along the Concho River

4.5 ★★★★★ (323 reviews)

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Location: 330 S Irving Street San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 657 4450

Web Address:   http://cosatx.us/bosque

10. Kirby Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (427 reviews)

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Location: 1401 Edmund Blvd San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 657 4279

Web Address:   http://cosatx.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/24/524

Our Top picks

9. O C Fisher Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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8. Miss Hattie’s Bordello Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (45 reviews)

Location: 18 E Concho Ave San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 653 0112

Web Address:   http://misshatties.com/

7. Twin Buttes Reservoir

4.2 ★★★★☆ (63 reviews)

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6. Lake Nasworthy

4.4 ★★★★☆ (101 reviews)

5. Railway Museum of San Angelo

4.5 ★★★★★ (133 reviews)

Location: 703 S bourne Street San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 486 2140

Web Address:   http://sanangelorailway.org/

4. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ (313 reviews)

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Location: 1 Love Street San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 653 3333

Web Address:   http://samfa.org/

3. Fort Concho Historic Site

4.5 ★★★★★ (484 reviews)

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Location: 630 S Oakes Street San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 481 2646

Web Address:   https://fortconcho.com/

2. International Waterlily Collection

4.6 ★★★★★ (619 reviews)

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Location: 2 S Park Street San Angelo TX

Tel:  832 274 3377

Web Address:   http://internationalwaterlilycollection.com/

1. San Angelo State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,007 reviews)

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Location: 362 FM 2288 San Angelo TX

Tel:  325 949 4757

Web Address:   http://tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/parks/find-a-park/san-angelo-state-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in San Angelo, Texas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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