The city is visually exciting, but so is the food. The Concho River, which runs through San Angelo, is an important part of the city and where the renowned Concho Pearl is cultivated. The remnants of its Western heritage are another, from the still-standing structures at Fort Concho to the restored buildings along historic Concho Avenue downtown.
From the unique statues in public spaces depicting elements of San Angelo's history to the detailed architecture of buildings like the Museum of Fine Arts, you can see that the arts are at the heart of some of the fun things to do in the city.Īs you walk along the historic streets, you will enjoy the concept of "art in uncommon places" that is a hallmark of San Angelo, with murals that depict milestones in the city's history, and open-air modern art in places like the Pop Art Museum.īut the city's artsy side is only one element of its appeal.
The city of San Angelo is the Visual Arts Capital of Texas, and it is easy to see why when you drive into the historic part of the city.