COLLEGE STATION/BRYAN - (41 minutes, 44.4 miles)

TAMU Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas. It was founded in 1876 and became the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System in 1948. As of 2020, Texas A&M's student body is the second largest in the United States. 

Bonfire Memorial The Bonfire Memorial embodies many layers of meaning associated with the Aggie Spirit — a deep sense of belonging, a strong spirit of teamwork, and leadership and an enduring sense of tradition that unites thousands. The Bonfire Memorial celebrates the tradition, history, and spirit of Texas A&M and the dedication of those involved in the tragic collapse of the 1999 Bonfire. Uniting Aggies past, present and future, the Memorial is comprised of three design elements: The Tradition Plaza marks the entrance to the memorial and reflects on the activities that bring Aggies together. Spirit Wall separates the outer world from the intimate experience of the memorial, while the Last Corps Trip Wall recites the poem traditionally read prior to the lighting of Bonfire each year.

George H. Bush Presidential Library The mission of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University is to preserve and make available the records and artifacts of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. We promote civic literacy and increased historical understanding of our national experience, and foster a community of public service and volunteerism.

Aggieland Safari -The Aggieland Wild Animal Safari™ allows you to get closer to nature. Our more than 250-acre park is the ideal place to meet new animal friends while spending quality time with loved ones. The safari park is packed with scenic views, dozens of animal species, almost 700 wild animals, and fantastic, knowledgeable Zookeepers. As if that weren’t enough, we also have many activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy! See what’s waiting for you at “The Serengeti of the South.”

Museum of the American GI We endeavor to keep the living history of the American Servicemen who proudly served our country and continue to do so today. We proudly work to maintain and display historical uniforms and the equipment that have been used to keep our nation free. Our goal is to increase the public’s appreciation of the American Servicemen and women through educational programs, static and living history displays as well as historical re-enactments.

Santa’s Wonderland Santa’s Wonderland Is The Largest Outdoor Christmas Attraction In Texas. For a truly Texas-sized Christmas, you’ll want to visit Santa’s Wonderland in College Station. This enchanting holiday village features nearly three dozen different activities, making it the largest outdoor Christmas attraction in Texas.

New Republic Brewing New Republic Brewing dates back to 2010 when a pair of Texas A&M graduates and their wives got together and decided they wanted to pursue the business of beer. With their shared love of the craft, the spouses and friends embarked on the long road to craft beer fame, starting off with an extremely small system and brewing beer only for local draft accounts.

Peach Creek Vineyards We invite you to visit our tasting room to sample our wines, purchase wine by the bottle, enjoy a glass on our covered pavilion overlooking the vineyards and ponds, or browse in our gift shop.

Perrine Winery Want to relax after a long day with some friends or loved ones over a glass of wine? Look no further. The Perrine Winery intimate and friendly atmosphere is great for a small party or get together.

Our wide variety of award-winning wines range from robust reds and crisp whites, refreshing fruit infused wines, to bubbly wines on tap. Enjoy a tasting, glass or bottle of wine over a nice meat and cheese plate. Come on in and check us out. You won't be disappointed.

If wine is not your thing, no problem. We are located at Aggieland Micro District which is also the home of Rio Brazos Distillery. 

Messina Hof Winery An iconic destination in the Brazos Valley, Messina Hof Winery and Resort began operations in Bryan, TX in 1977 with a single-acre experimental vineyard, a site that still contributes to the company’s success today. As one of the largest producers of 100% Texas wines and the 4th largest Texas winery, we’re excited to share our hospitality with you.

Rio Brazos Distillery The Rio Brazos Distillery makes whiskey from small batches of sweet, yellow corn and roasted barley malts that are cooked in a kettle and distilled in a 500-gallon reflux pot still. A uniquely American style known as a Tennessee narrow hearts cut, the double-distillation process involves four all-day cooks, four all-day stripping runs and a final 13-hour long spirit run. The grain solids left over from the distillation of American-grown corn and barley is donated to a local company that grows insects for poultry farming.

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