Quick Summary:

  • Question: What makes College Station a unique destination?
  • Answer: While the city of College Station may have some small-town charm, there doesn’t seem to be anything small about the things to do in College Station.
  • Question: What can visitors expect to find in College Station?
  • Answer: There’s almost something for everyone within the Central Texas town that’s home of the famous Texas A&M University, from historical sites and museums covering a variety of topics to restaurants serving delicious, fresh food and university sports galore.
  • Question: How accessible are the attractions in College Station?
  • Answer: All of this and more is located within a radius of just around ten miles.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Visit the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family
Visit the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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2. Watch a game at Kyle Field ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Watch a game at Kyle Field | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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3. See the Bonfire Memorial

Category: Attractions
See the Bonfire Memorial | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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4. Take the kids to the Museum of the American G.I.

Category: Museums & Culture
Take the kids to the Museum of the American G.I. | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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5. Watch a baseball game at the Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park

Category: Activities
Watch a baseball game at the Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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6. Admire art at the Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot

Category: Food & Drink
Admire art at the Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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7. Go shopping at the Post Oak Mall

Go shopping at the Post Oak Mall | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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8. Watch a concert at Reed Arena

Watch a concert at Reed Arena | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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9. Go wine tasting at Perrine Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Go wine tasting at Perrine Winery | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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10. Have lunch at C&J Barbeque

Category: Food & Drink
Have lunch at C&J Barbeque | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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11. Have a date at the Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen

Category: Food & Drink
Have a date at the Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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12. Go bowling at Grand Station Entertainment

Go bowling at Grand Station Entertainment | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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13. Test your skills at Escape Room BCS

Category: Entertainment
Test your skills at Escape Room BCS | Things to Do in College Station, Texas
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