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The Concho River through downtown San Angelo with a statue in the water
Itinerary

One Day in San Angelo

The classic loop: the frontier fort, the river, art and a lake sunset, all within a short drive.

Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab)

The plan

  1. Morning

    Fort Concho National Historic Landmark

    Start at the 1867 frontier fort. Walk the parade ground and the original stone buildings.

    Map of Fort Concho National Historic Landmark (opens in a new tab)

  2. Late morning

    Concho River Walk

    Stroll the River Walk downtown: shady paths, fountains and public art along the water.

    Map of Concho River Walk (opens in a new tab)

  3. Lunch

    Downtown San Angelo

    Eat downtown. Not sure where? SanAngeloFood.com shows who is open right now.

    Map of Downtown San Angelo (opens in a new tab)

  4. Afternoon

    San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

    Cool off with the art in the Visual Arts Capital of Texas.

    Map of San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (opens in a new tab)

  5. Afternoon

    International Waterlily Collection

    See the lily ponds at Civic League Park (best in the warm months).

    Map of International Waterlily Collection (opens in a new tab)

  6. Late afternoon

    Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum

    Tour one of downtown's most talked-about museums.

    Map of Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum (opens in a new tab)

  7. Sunset

    Lake Nasworthy

    End the day watching the sun go down over the lake.

    Map of Lake Nasworthy (opens in a new tab)