Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 325-949-4757;
www.tpwd.state.tx.us
; adult/child $4/free; dawn to dusk)
This state park is on the
western outskirts of town, accessible via FM 2288 (Loop 2288) off W Ave N (which be-
comes Arden Rd west of downtown), US 87 or US 67. The 7600-acre park surrounds the
1950s reservoir, OC Fisher Lake. More than 50 miles of trails are popular with animal-
and bird-watchers.
Producer's Livestock Auction
( 325-653-3371;
www.producersandcargile.com
;
1131 N Bell St; 9am Tue & Thu)
No one has a
baaad time at the largest sheep auction in the USA, the Producer's Livestock Auction.
Sheep are sold on Tuesday and cattle on Thursday. The auctioneers' banter is the most
fascinating aspect of the whole deal - it's totally incomprehensible.
SPECTACLE
El Paseo de Santa Angela
The El Paseo is a family-friendly, pleasure-filled stroll that is part of the 4-mile-long river
walk that follows the Concho, from just west of downtown heading east to Bell St. Celeb-
ration Bridge links San Angelo's main street, Concho Ave, to the main attractions south of
the river, which include a collection of historic buildings along Orient St.
Santa Angela was San Angelo's original name, and the El Paseo de Santa Angela marks
the route that soldiers stationed at Fort Concho once used to visit the wanton town in its
heyday. In 1870 the post surgeon at the fort wrote that 'the village across the Concho…is
attaining an unenviable distinction from the numerous murders committed there… Over
100 murders have taken place in the radius of 10 miles.' And then there were the 35 bor-
dellos and saloons that lined Santa Angela's sidewalks.
WALKING TOUR
Festivals & Events
The big annual
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo
(
www.sanangelorodeo.com
)
runs over two weeks in February. It is one of the largest in the Southwest.
Sleeping
Most motels are situated on the major highways on the periphery of town. Check with the
tourist office for a list of the many good B&Bs.
San Angelo State Park
CAMPGROUND
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