San Angelo, TX in a Weekend

A quick tour of San Angelo offers a mix of delectable restaurants, engaging art, outdoor adventure and quirky attractions. Here's a sample itinerary to discover some of the best things to do and see in San Angelo, all within a speedy weekend visit.

Day 1: Friday
 
6 p.m.
Dinner at Zentner's Daughter Steak House
Have an elegant, delicious dinner at Zentner's Daughter Steak House. Try one of the restaurant's steaks – after all, they're what the place is known for – and round out the meal with a decadent dessert, such as homemade red velvet cake and caramel apple pie.
 
8 p.m.
Bowling at Stadium Lanes Bowling Center
Spend the remainder of your evening racking up a high score by knocking down as many pins as you can at Stadium Lanes Bowling Center.
 
Day 2: Saturday
 
7 a.m.
Breakfast at The Diner at Sealy Flats Blues Inn
Start your day off with a full stomach by enjoying breakfast at The Diner at Sealy Flats Blues Inn. Indulge in a tall stack of pancakes, or try a two-egg omlette stuffed with cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and your choice of ham, bacon or sausage.
 
9 a.m.
Sightseeing at the International Waterlily Collection
Experience Ken Landon's International Waterlily Collection, located at Civic League Park. The collection comprises a variety of species of lilies, as well as roses, seasonal annuals, perennials and bulbous plants.
 
Noon
Lunch at Armenta's Cafe
Stop by Armenta's Cafe for a fun, festive meal. This family-owned restaurant serves fresh Mexican fare, such as enchiladas, tacos, quesedillas and fajitas, with American food and seafood also on the menu.
 
2 p.m.
Exploring the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
Spend your afternoon exploring the exhibits and collections at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, and be on the lookout for items from the San Angelo National Ceramic Competition.
 
6 p.m.
Dinner at the River Terrace Restaurant
Look out over the Concho River as you enjoy dinner at one of San Angelo's fine dining establishments, the River Terrace Restaurant. In addition to a menu filled with an assortment of made-from-scratch eats, this restaurant offers an extensive selection of wines.
 
8 p.m.
Live music at the Dead Horse Saloon
Finish off your evening on a high note by listening to live rock n' roll music at the Dead Horse Saloon.
 
Day 3: Sunday
 
8 a.m.
Breakfast at Franco's Cafe
Devour one of the famous breakfast burritos at Franco's Cafe, or fill up on pancakes. This Mexican restaurant is a local favorite, so you may have to wait to be seated – just think of it as building your appetite for the tasty meal you'll be consuming shortly.
 
10 a.m.
Hiking at San Angelo State Park
End your stay in San Angelo by hiking the 7,500 acres San Angelo State Park has to offer. The park offers a vareity of multi-purpose trails, ranging in levels of difficulty.
 
Extra time?
Catch a concert put on by the San Angelo Symphony.
Play a round of golf at one of the courses San Angelo has to offer, such as Quicksand Golf Course, Riverside Hills and Brentwood County Club.
Watch a live performance at the San Angelo Civic Theater.

 

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