College Station, Texas

1. Visit the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas is the presidential library of the country’s 41st president, George H.W. Bush, as well as his burial site. The museum and library are situated on Texas A&M University’s west campus, encompassing ninety acres of the grounds. As one of the thirteen libraries administered by the United States National Archives and Records Administration, the George Bush Presidential Library preserves and provides access to the artifacts and records of President George H.W. Bush, promoting civic literacy and an increase in historical understanding of the national experience.

1000 George Bush Dr W, College Station, TX 77845, Phone: 979-691-4000

2. Watch a game at Kyle Field

Kyle Field is the home of the Texas A&M University’s football team, located on the university’s campus in College Station. The football stadium has hosted the Aggies football team in some form since back in the year 1904, with the football field not being a permanent concrete stadium until 1927. Kyle Field, also referred to as the “Home of the 12th Man,” received a number of renovations and is now the largest stadium in both Texas and the Southeastern Conference in terms of capacity, as well as the country’s fourth largest stadium and the world’s fifth largest non-racing stadium.

756 Houston St, College Station, TX 77843

3. See the Bonfire Memorial

The Bonfire Memorial began back in the year 1907 as just a scrap heap and has grown into a vertical stack of logs, all the while symbolizing the “burning desire” in every Aggie to defeat the University of Texas football team. This bonfire burned every year up through 1998, except for in 1963 when it was torn down in tribute to President John F. Kennedy. It also didn’t burn in 1999 due to it collapsing on November 18, killing twelve and injuring 27 other Aggies. The Bonfire Memorial was dedicated five years later as a memorial to these fallen people.

4. Take the kids to the Museum of the American G.I.

The Museum of the American G.I. in College Station serves as a living history museum with a commitment to the preservation of the memories, uniforms, equipment, and more of the men and women who have served in the United State Military. The military history museum houses one of the nation’s finest collections of restored and running military vehicles from World War I, War War II, and later, including M18 Hellcats, WWII Sherman tanks, and a FT-17 tank from WWI among other military tanks. The Museum of the American G.I. also showcases a variety of historic equipment and uniforms.

19124 Hwy 6 South, College Station, TX 77845, Phone: 979-690-0501

5. Watch a baseball game at the Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park

The Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park is College Station’s leading baseball stadium and the home of the baseball program of Texas A&M University. Dedicated in March of 1978, the baseball field is named for C.E. “Pat” Olsen, former baseball player in the farm system of the New York Yankees and 1923 Texas A&M graduate. Olsen Field has acted as a regional site for the NCAA five times and hosts many baseball tournaments. Over the years, the field has received a number of new features, such as an expanded concessions area and concourse and extended seating.

301 Olsen Blvd, College Station, TX 77840, Phone: 979-845-4810

6. Admire art at the Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot

The Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot is a rather large art gallery facility and the National Art Gallery Headquarters of Benjamin Know, member of the Texas Aggie Class of 1990 and an American Artist. The gallery features a constant rotation of changing art exhibitions, as well as opportunities for art collectors to discover and acquire fine art prints and original works of art created by Benjamin Knox. The Wine Depot Bar is located within the Depot’s glass enclosed porch and the adjoining decks, offering more than fifty types of beer and wine for guests to enjoy while exploring the art gallery.

405 University Dr. East, College Station, TX 77840, Phone: 979-696-5669

7. Go shopping at the Post Oak Mall

The Post Oak Mall in College Station, Texas is home to many different popular retail shops. The Post Oak Mall also contains a food court with variety of dining options for shoppers and a play area for children. An entertainment section and full-service restaurant has replaced what was originally a movie theater owned by Cineplex Odeon, then Carmike Cinemas.

1500 Harvey Rd, College Station, TX 77840, Phone: 979-764-0777

8. Watch a concert at Reed Arena

Reed Arena opened to the community in 1998, named after Chester Reed, its primary donor and a member of the university’s Class of 1947. With a capacity of more than 12,800 people for indoor seating, the Reed Arena is an ideal venue for many different university ceremonies and events, as well as a number of concert and other performances. During its more than twenty years in operation, the arena has played host to many famous performers and shows, such as the Barnum and Bailey Circus, the Ringling Brothers, Cirque du Soleil, Casting Crowns, Ludacris, and Garth Brooks among several others.

730 Olsen Blvd, College Station, TX 77843, Phone: 979-862-7330