When you arrive in College Station, look up the concert schedule for the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. The outdoor music venue accommodates 7,500 under the big Texas sky. Past performers have included Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw and Bo Diddley.If you are more of a sports fan, travel in the fall.
Take in a Fightin' Texas Aggies game at Kyle Field, which seats more than 82,000 people. The historic venue has been home to the Aggies since 1904. Explore the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. The building is located on Texas A&M University's west campus. Rare photographs, films and documents chronicle the life of the 41st President of the United States.
Grand Station Entertainment offers indoor fun for the whole family. You can pick glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, 40 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, a full arcade, laser tag and more. The entertainment complex also offers a variety of specials, such as Teen Night, Ladies Night and Half-Price Tuesday. Then get some fresh air at Cy Miller Park. The 2.5-acre city park was named after the land's previous owner, Clarence Ivan Miller. Be sure to bring some bread or lettuce to feed the ducks on the pond. Two fishing piers and a short jogging trail are ready to be explored.
Wrap up your visit to College Station with a cold beer at New Republic Brewing. The microbrewery tap room is open on Friday and Saturday evenings for your tasting pleasure. A blonde, amber and dunkelweizen flow year round.
Plan your Texas getaway today. There are several Choice Hotels in College Station to select from!