Visiting San Angelo, Texas

Special Update: we are sad to report that Ken Landon, who created the Water Lily collection we discuss in this video, died unexpectedly on July 14, 2021, at the age of 75. RIP

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We were really surprised to find so many things to do while visiting San Angelo, Texas that we would have a third video! Our first two videos on the area covered camping at the state park and hiking its 50 miles of trails. In this video, we talk about the history of the city, as well as all the great things to see and do when visiting this community near the geographic center of Texas. These include an 1860s Army Fort, a telephone museum, an award-winning riverwalk, and a donkey rescue ranch.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
01:35 - History of San Angelo
02:44 - Fort Concho
05:34 - Museum of Telephony
07:31 - San Angelo Visitors Center, Riverwalk, and historic downtown
12:35 - International Water Lily Collection
14:43 - Paintbrush Alley and Pop Art
18:13 - Donkey rescue ranch
22:00 - Ice cream! (of course)
23:04 - Area lakes and wrap-up

Other area videos:

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[SheaHarris]

Nice to see a new visitor's perspective on San Angelo. Easy to take for granted some of the things we have when one has lived here a long time. Great vid.

[Kdcicntlofbksx]

Loved the donkey rescue ranch, how precious are they

[sfdefender]

Thank you for highlighting my small city. It is a great place to live and to have grown up here. I came back after I completed my 20 years of service. You should come back during Christmas the Fort gets all set up and there a lot of vendors and shows.

[CynthiaMUrban]

I lived in San Angelo for 6 years, starting back in 2007. Loved everything about it! Thanks for bringing back fantastic memories.

[jkoncz]

jUST GOT BACK FROM A TRIP THERE TO VISIT TO MY DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW AND REALLY ENJOYED MYSELF GOING TO MANY OF THE THINGS THAT WERE IN THIS VIDEO

[talktoscott]

Love this. San Angelo has much to offer. This is but a small sample.

[jkoncz]

Cant wait to visit my Daughter and Son In law and their dog Charlie in their new home!!

[joebuchanan]

THANK YOU ..TWO FOR THIS GREAT..INFORMATIVE..VIDEO
Awesome..!!!part of my family, recently moved there from WA. State...they are adjusting..too
.Great info...you are a "GREAT"
COUPLE.. THANKS..AGAIN.
YOU HAVE DONE YOUR...HOMEWORK...THANKS..
OLD JOE..LAKE HAVASU
AZ.. ✌️👌😎✌️😃 Cheers!!!

[JohnMarucci]

Great thorough review! Definitely on the list now when hitting Texas.

[henrytcardenas]

San Angelo has alot to offer and really has an amazing economic potential. It has 3 lakes, 3 rivers for recreation. An awesome riverwalk, lake nasworthy is a popular attraction especially during holidays. There is a riverstage where artists come and perform. Downtown has many shops and antique stores and a nightlife on chadbourne st. Explore! Terrain is flat and rolling hills and varies throughout the area. There is an art museum, old fort museum, murals, chicken art farm, large university ASU, air force base GAFB, a planetarium, the nature center, San angelo state park, Springfield creek Marina, plenty of beautiful parks and trails! A coliseum, city auditorium, a national pro rodeo and fair and Plenty more!

[lorenbart]

Great video 🙂 We loved paintbrush alley and the waterlily exhibit!

[GTx]

I’m from Schulenburg, TX and am looking to move. San Angelo is at the top of my list for places I’m considering. As an artist, I like that it has a thriving art scene. The river walk reminds me of places in Austin and San Antonio. Planning a weekend away in San Angelo with my dog, gonna scope out the city and see how I feel about it.

[SadlyKaren]

I notice your Silver Lake T shirt. I just spent two weeks there and used one of your past videos when I selected my site. Good vid on Sand Angelo. Again, it makes me going to Texas at some point.

[davids.]

Awesome video! Great information about San Angelo. I interviewed for an Air Force Civil Service position/transfer to Goodfellow AFB, so I really hope I get it considering how nice the town is! It seems like my slower pace of life where things aren't so chaotic as in the bigger cities. I live the history and culture San Angelo has to offer, and I will definitely be trying out some local food.

[LNMXXR]

I actually live here in San Angelo I just looked up San Angelo and found this video

[aaronrobison]

Thanks for the video. We're about to move there in a few months.

[pansexualdoofus]

I was born in San Angelo and moved from there about 5-6 years ago, and I nearly cried watching this video. I miss the place so much sometimes. So much nostalgia. Great video! <3

[benscratchin]

Trekers - You two do very good commentary...
Thanks for covering San Angelo. I'm looking for a nice place to retire.

[jimwlouavl]

The town does look fun, but I fell in love with the donkeys.

[shawndeelooney]

Did y’all get to check out our Christoval winery or the beautiful monk monastery in Chirstoval?
They have yummy treats that they sale out here!
Also, at the San Angelo State Park, did you get to check out the dinosaur tracks?!