From San Angelo Regional Airport in San Angelo, you are never far from the action, with nearby cities and landscapes within easy reach. San Angelo is a river city in the Concho Valley of West Texas, built around a frontier fort and still proud of its ranching, sheep, and wool heritage. The Concho River winds through downtown with walking paths, lily gardens, and bronze sculptures, and the sunsets over the mesquite flats are something special. Standout experiences around San Angelo: - Tour Fort Concho, one of the best-preserved frontier forts in the West - Walk the Concho River trails and the International Waterlily Collection in Civic League Park - Browse working artist studios at the Chicken Farm Art Center - Visit the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts on the riverbank - Step into Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum for a look at the old red-light district - Paddle or fish Lake Nasworthy and camp at San Angelo State Park - Shop for Concho pearls, the pink freshwater pearls found in local rivers - Catch a Rams game at Angelo State University San Angelo is a base for exploring a wide and quiet corner of Texas. The ancient pictographs at Paint Rock are 30 minutes east, Christoval and its spring-fed swimming hole are 20 minutes south, and Abilene is about 90 minutes northeast. The Hill Country and Fredericksburg are about two hours southeast. Order a chicken fried steak or a plate of enchiladas, then watch the river light up at dusk. Spring brings wildflowers, and fall brings mild evenings perfect for a river walk.