College Station event weekends: what to do between sessions
Texas A&M's Aggieland, with the George H.W. Bush library and Kyle Field, between Houston and Austin.
Events we cover in College Station
Arriving
Easterwood (CLL) has flights to Dallas and Houston; Houston is 1.5 hours by car.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Bryan | Cheaper rooms. |
| Mid-range | Northgate | Walk to campus. |
| Splurge | The George and Texas A&M Hotel | On or by campus. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn College Station
- Mid-range: The George
- Splurge: Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Messina Hof Winery (family-friendly grounds).
Rainy-day backups
- Bush Library.
Free things to do
- Texas A&M campus traditions walk.
Getting around
- You need a car. Hotels for commencement weekend often sell out a year ahead and require two- or three-night minimums. Book as soon as the date is posted.