Home to the Texas A&M University, College Station is a lively student city in the heart of the Brazos Valley. It boasts excellent museums honouring the region’s natural and cultural history, as well as a replica Oval Office at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
Things to do in College Station
Browse the military vehicles, weaponry and uniforms at the Museum of the American G.I., home to the award-winning Texas Vietnam Heroes Exhibit. See the hand-embossed dog tags representing every Texan who died in Vietnam and learn about America’s role in the Great War.
If you’re interested in the life and times of George Bush Senior, visit the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Learn about the major events that took place during his presidency and get up close to a slab of the Berlin Wall, then step inside a replica of the White House’s Oval Office.
Explore the region’s natural and cultural history at the Brazos Valley Museum, which is located in the adjacent city of Bryan. The exhibits include Native American stone tools and fossilised reptiles, as well as displays on the Brazos Valley’s cotton farming and ranching history.
If you’re travelling with kids, explore the colourful exhibits at the Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley. Learn about the world of commerce in the HEB Grocery and cultivate musical creativity in the Sounds Around Town exhibit, then climb atop the tree fort in Mrs. Giggly’s Garden.
Getting around College Station
College Station is around 1.5 hours’ drive from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and is connected to both Houston and Dallas by regular buses. Having your own vehicle is the best way to explore the city, but buses are also available.