San Angelo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Tom Green County, Texas, United States
About San Angelo
San Angelo is the county seat ofTom Green County, and the largest city in this mostly sparsely-populated part of west Texas. The military and college communities, along with business opportunities and Mexican immigration, have contributed to the city's growth and change over the years. The city was founded in the late 1800s outside a new Army post, Fort Concho. The founder, Bartholomew DeWitt, named it "Santa Angela" after his wife, Carolina Angela. This was eventually shortened to "San Angela." The final change came in 1883 when the US Postal Service informed the town that the name was grammatically incorrect (sancan only be used before a male name). Rather than revert to the original name, they changed it to "San Angelo." The city has benefited economically from agriculture, the oil
Top Attractions in San Angelo
Explore the best things to see and do in San Angelo:
- ★Angelo State Planetarium
- ★Angelo State University Football
- ★Cinemark Tinseltown
- ★Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
- ★Golfing
- ★Historical Markers
- ★Lake Nasworthy
- ★Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum
Where to Eat in San Angelo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bonsai Garden
- 🍴Campus Donuts & Kolaches
- 🍴Cork and Pig Tavern
- 🍴Double Dave's Pizzaworks
- 🍴Franco's Cafe
- 🍴Gil's
Where to Stay in San Angelo
- 🏨Days Inn
- 🏨Fairfield Inn
- 🏨Hampton Inn
- 🏨Staybridge Suites
San Angelo Travel Guide Sections
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