Leah's Guidebook
Food scene
Zero One Ale House
20 W Beauregard AveDowntown restaurant and brewery with cool vibe.
Slightly upscale but accessible vibe—the perfect spot to celebrate. Everything is good here, especially the wood-fired pizzas. The margarita pizza and key lime pie are YUMMMM.
14 locals recommend
Cork & Pig Tavern
1407 Knickerbocker RdSlightly upscale but accessible vibe—the perfect spot to celebrate. Everything is good here, especially the wood-fired pizzas. The margarita pizza and key lime pie are YUMMMM.
Angry Cactus
1 W Concho AveDelicious downtown spot. Brunch on Sundays is to-die-for!
We love to grab a burger and shake and sit on the balcony of this cool, quirky restaurant. The river walk and Bosque are just a few steps away—perfect for a stroll after lunch.
6 locals recommend
Twisted Root Burger Co.
333 S Chadbourne StWe love to grab a burger and shake and sit on the balcony of this cool, quirky restaurant. The river walk and Bosque are just a few steps away—perfect for a stroll after lunch.
Open Tues, Thursday, and Saturday mornings in the spring and summer. Baked goods, fresh eggs and produce.
San Angelo Farmers Market
609 S Oakes StOpen Tues, Thursday, and Saturday mornings in the spring and summer. Baked goods, fresh eggs and produce.
This local ice cream shop makes all their own flavors, and they are incredible. The cookie butter is the BEST THING EVER. Go check it out and thank me later.
the Latest Scoop
37A W Concho AveThis local ice cream shop makes all their own flavors, and they are incredible. The cookie butter is the BEST THING EVER. Go check it out and thank me later.
Sightseeing
Adult admission is only $2. They have local and non-local artists and the building itself is such a cool thing to see!
9 locals recommend
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
423 Love StAdult admission is only $2. They have local and non-local artists and the building itself is such a cool thing to see!
Fort Concho Museum
630 S Oakes StThis historic fort is a must-see spot in downtown San Angelo!
Outdoor Activities
Best places for hiking, swimming, fishing, etc
This beautiful park on the river is less than a 5 minute drive from the Studio. They have all kinds of different Water Lily’s from all around the world.
8 locals recommend
International Waterlily Collection
2 S Park StThis beautiful park on the river is less than a 5 minute drive from the Studio. They have all kinds of different Water Lily’s from all around the world.
This park is about 20 minutes outside of town in the quaint little town of Christoval. It’s perfect for swimming and walking, with emerald water and huge live oak trees. Make a day trip and grab a coffee at the Concho Coffeehouse, or some lunch at the local BBQ joint or pizza place.
Pugh River Park
Ranch to Market 2084This park is about 20 minutes outside of town in the quaint little town of Christoval. It’s perfect for swimming and walking, with emerald water and huge live oak trees. Make a day trip and grab a coffee at the Concho Coffeehouse, or some lunch at the local BBQ joint or pizza place.
Lake Nasworthy
Twin Buttes is a really cool place to fish, hike, or go off-road. Keep in mind that you’ll need a Texas parks permit to enter. You can pick one up for about $10 at Academy or Walmart.
Twin Buttes Reservoir
Twin Buttes is a really cool place to fish, hike, or go off-road. Keep in mind that you’ll need a Texas parks permit to enter. You can pick one up for about $10 at Academy or Walmart.
This park with walking trails and a frisbee golf course is just a five minute drive from the studio! Gorgeous, huge trees line the river here, and it’s usually not too busy.
Picnic Bend Park
This park with walking trails and a frisbee golf course is just a five minute drive from the studio! Gorgeous, huge trees line the river here, and it’s usually not too busy.