Guidebook for College Station

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Guidebook for College Station

Food Scene

The menu is a combination of recipes: some consist of items that come directly from the cerone (proprietor) family kitchen. many are the result of experimentation with different ingredients - what you get are the recipes that actually worked. The marinara sauce is a secret family recipe. This building was originally a grocery store. However, only the tin ceiling remains original - the rest has been restored. The tables and columns are made of a stone called rose travertine that was taken from the interior of an old downtown bryan building. Upstairs, is a private banquet room that can seat up to 60 people. The music, although different for an italian restaurant, adds to the upbeat atmosphere
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Caffé Capri
222 N Main St
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The menu is a combination of recipes: some consist of items that come directly from the cerone (proprietor) family kitchen. many are the result of experimentation with different ingredients - what you get are the recipes that actually worked. The marinara sauce is a secret family recipe. This building was originally a grocery store. However, only the tin ceiling remains original - the rest has been restored. The tables and columns are made of a stone called rose travertine that was taken from the interior of an old downtown bryan building. Upstairs, is a private banquet room that can seat up to 60 people. The music, although different for an italian restaurant, adds to the upbeat atmosphere
Cafe Eccell Kitchen+Spirits focuses on a casual dining experience that is forward thinking in freshness in food and beverage. Handmade, chef driven cocktails are a new innovation we are particularly enthused about.
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Café Eccell
4401 S Texas Ave
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Cafe Eccell Kitchen+Spirits focuses on a casual dining experience that is forward thinking in freshness in food and beverage. Handmade, chef driven cocktails are a new innovation we are particularly enthused about.
Award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch. The company’s curated menu takes an elevated approach to traditional and innovative offerings made to order using farm fresh ingredients. It includes items such as Avocado Toast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The Texas Avenue First Watch will offer healthy, flavorful favorites like house-made granola and pico de gallo, organic greens, house-roasted vegetables, cage-free eggs and 100% fresh-squeezed orange juice as well as more indulgent, traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings.
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First Watch
4501 S Texas Ave
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Award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch. The company’s curated menu takes an elevated approach to traditional and innovative offerings made to order using farm fresh ingredients. It includes items such as Avocado Toast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The Texas Avenue First Watch will offer healthy, flavorful favorites like house-made granola and pico de gallo, organic greens, house-roasted vegetables, cage-free eggs and 100% fresh-squeezed orange juice as well as more indulgent, traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings.
Its a hole in the wall - but its good food with great friendly staff! Try it out!
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Polly's Cocina
12675 FM 2154
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Its a hole in the wall - but its good food with great friendly staff! Try it out!

Arts & Culture

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University is dedicated to preserving and making available the records and artifacts of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. It promotes civic literacy and increased historical understanding of our national experience, and foster a community of public service and volunteerism.
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George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
1000 George Bush Dr W
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The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University is dedicated to preserving and making available the records and artifacts of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. It promotes civic literacy and increased historical understanding of our national experience, and foster a community of public service and volunteerism.
The permanent collection of the J. Wayne Stark Galleries focuses on American paintings, prints, drawings and photographs of the 19th and 20th centuries, with a strong emphasis on Texas art. Some artists represented include Julian Onderdonk, H.O. “Cowboy” Kelly, and Dorothy Hood. Additionally, the permanent collection is home to sculpture and various decorative arts, and provides educational programming to inform guests of all ages about art.
J Wayne Stark Galleries - University Art Galleries
275 Joe Routt Blvd
The permanent collection of the J. Wayne Stark Galleries focuses on American paintings, prints, drawings and photographs of the 19th and 20th centuries, with a strong emphasis on Texas art. Some artists represented include Julian Onderdonk, H.O. “Cowboy” Kelly, and Dorothy Hood. Additionally, the permanent collection is home to sculpture and various decorative arts, and provides educational programming to inform guests of all ages about art.
The Corps Center is home to a museum that houses thousands of Aggie artifacts and a library with over 3,000 military research volumes. The Sanders Corps of Cadet Center depicts the Corps of Cadets from its beginning in 1876 to today. The exhibits held describe the traditions and history of Texas A&M University. The exhibits include Silver Taps, the Aggie Band, Parsons Mounted Cavalry, the 12th Man, the Ross Volunteers, Aggie Muster, Bonfire, Reveille, Cadet life and an Aggie Ring case. Also housed in the Corps Center is the Metzger -Sanders Antique Firearm Collection.
Sanders Corps of Cadets Center
1400 Coke St
The Corps Center is home to a museum that houses thousands of Aggie artifacts and a library with over 3,000 military research volumes. The Sanders Corps of Cadet Center depicts the Corps of Cadets from its beginning in 1876 to today. The exhibits held describe the traditions and history of Texas A&M University. The exhibits include Silver Taps, the Aggie Band, Parsons Mounted Cavalry, the 12th Man, the Ross Volunteers, Aggie Muster, Bonfire, Reveille, Cadet life and an Aggie Ring case. Also housed in the Corps Center is the Metzger -Sanders Antique Firearm Collection.
The Forsyth Galleries showcase an important collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century glass and American paintings. The Forsyth was originally established in 1989 as a museum to house the Bill (TAMU class of 1935) and Irma Runyon Art Collection. The Runyon Collection contains one of the world’s leading collections of English cameo glass, as well as a significant collection of 19th and early 20th century American art glass and paintings. The Runyons’ collecting foci have continued to guide the Forsyth Galleries collections as they have grown through a combination of generous gifts and bequests.
Forsyth Galleries – University Art Galleries
275 Joe Routt Blvd
The Forsyth Galleries showcase an important collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century glass and American paintings. The Forsyth was originally established in 1989 as a museum to house the Bill (TAMU class of 1935) and Irma Runyon Art Collection. The Runyon Collection contains one of the world’s leading collections of English cameo glass, as well as a significant collection of 19th and early 20th century American art glass and paintings. The Runyons’ collecting foci have continued to guide the Forsyth Galleries collections as they have grown through a combination of generous gifts and bequests.

Sightseeing

The Hall of Champions at Kyle Field is a massive, 30,000-square-foot virtual sports museum that celebrates the iconic football stadium and Texas A&M Athletics. The Hall of Champions features an equally impressive maroon ceiling with a massive white Texas A&M logo and delivers a unique, one-of-a kind experience. Visitors will engage with an ambitious array of sights and sounds through banners, video screens, ribbon boards, interactive displays, historic recordings and artifacts that honor the respective athletic programs as well as Aggie athletes who have made history or earned entry into the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame.
Ford Hall of Champions
161 Wellborn Rd
The Hall of Champions at Kyle Field is a massive, 30,000-square-foot virtual sports museum that celebrates the iconic football stadium and Texas A&M Athletics. The Hall of Champions features an equally impressive maroon ceiling with a massive white Texas A&M logo and delivers a unique, one-of-a kind experience. Visitors will engage with an ambitious array of sights and sounds through banners, video screens, ribbon boards, interactive displays, historic recordings and artifacts that honor the respective athletic programs as well as Aggie athletes who have made history or earned entry into the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame.
Downtown Bryan is a Texas cultural district. Originally a railroad town, Downtown Bryan has distinguished itself as a place of vibrant art and merchant cultivation. Each street is lined with eclectic restaurants, shops, and art galleries that foster Downtown Bryan’s funky small town charm. Experience Downtown Bryan during your stay!
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Downtown
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Downtown Bryan is a Texas cultural district. Originally a railroad town, Downtown Bryan has distinguished itself as a place of vibrant art and merchant cultivation. Each street is lined with eclectic restaurants, shops, and art galleries that foster Downtown Bryan’s funky small town charm. Experience Downtown Bryan during your stay!

Entertainment & Activities

Its only open during the Christmas holiday begining in early November. People from across the state come through to experience a wonderland made of lights. It can be pricy, but I recommend it at least once. Its great fun for families - especially those with small kids. Lots to do in the small Santa's town.
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Santaův zázemí
18898 Hwy 6
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Its only open during the Christmas holiday begining in early November. People from across the state come through to experience a wonderland made of lights. It can be pricy, but I recommend it at least once. Its great fun for families - especially those with small kids. Lots to do in the small Santa's town.
Regarded as one of the nation’s most intimidating road venues, Texas A&M’s Kyle Field has been the home of the Aggie football team since 1905. Over the past two years, Kyle Field underwent one of the largest and most extensive redevelopment project in the history of collegiate athletics. The redeveloped Kyle Field features an expanded seating capacity of 102,733, making it one of the five largest stadiums in collegiate football. The $485 million redevelopment was completed in two phases and made its debut for the 2015 season. The Aggies have welcomed more than 100,000 fans per contest to Kyle Field since the start of the 2014 season, including the stadium record of 110,633 for the Ole Miss.
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Kyle Field
161 Houston St
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Regarded as one of the nation’s most intimidating road venues, Texas A&M’s Kyle Field has been the home of the Aggie football team since 1905. Over the past two years, Kyle Field underwent one of the largest and most extensive redevelopment project in the history of collegiate athletics. The redeveloped Kyle Field features an expanded seating capacity of 102,733, making it one of the five largest stadiums in collegiate football. The $485 million redevelopment was completed in two phases and made its debut for the 2015 season. The Aggies have welcomed more than 100,000 fans per contest to Kyle Field since the start of the 2014 season, including the stadium record of 110,633 for the Ole Miss.
The $24 million Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park opened in February 2012 and gave the Texas A&M Baseball program one of the country's crown jewels of collegiate stadiums to call home. Fans are closer to the action than ever before because designers decreased the distance between home plate and the first seating row. Lawn seating were added along the first- and third-base lines, allowing fans to watch the game from these elevated grassy knolls or take the traditional route of chair seating.
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Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park
301 Olsen Blvd
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The $24 million Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park opened in February 2012 and gave the Texas A&M Baseball program one of the country's crown jewels of collegiate stadiums to call home. Fans are closer to the action than ever before because designers decreased the distance between home plate and the first seating row. Lawn seating were added along the first- and third-base lines, allowing fans to watch the game from these elevated grassy knolls or take the traditional route of chair seating.
You may know of the Memorial Student Center as a building, but did you know that the MSC is also a department providing students with academic, cultural awareness and arts programs making the student experience at Texas A&M even better? You will also find the galleries in this building on campus - there are plenty of dining options and things to see throughout! Remember, it's a memorial to former students that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation - hats off, please.
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Memorial Student Center
275 Joe Routt Blvd
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You may know of the Memorial Student Center as a building, but did you know that the MSC is also a department providing students with academic, cultural awareness and arts programs making the student experience at Texas A&M even better? You will also find the galleries in this building on campus - there are plenty of dining options and things to see throughout! Remember, it's a memorial to former students that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation - hats off, please.

Essentials

It has everything you can think of! HEB stores are so popular - there are lines just to find a parking spot. Mornings are the best times to shop - for locals as the students are all on campus in classes. H‑E‑B began with one store in 1905, nestled in Kerrville in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Today it has become one of the fastest growing grocery stores in the country - the best part? Its Texan!
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H-E-B
1900 Texas Ave S
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It has everything you can think of! HEB stores are so popular - there are lines just to find a parking spot. Mornings are the best times to shop - for locals as the students are all on campus in classes. H‑E‑B began with one store in 1905, nestled in Kerrville in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Today it has become one of the fastest growing grocery stores in the country - the best part? Its Texan!
Just down the street and to the right. its a small convenience store located next to a Subway. gas prices ar a little high here, but the selection is like any other gas station.
Rattlers Country Store
Just down the street and to the right. its a small convenience store located next to a Subway. gas prices ar a little high here, but the selection is like any other gas station.

Shopping

Its the only mall in town - but the selection is pretty good and varied. Think of your typical mall and thats what we have here.
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Post Oak Mall
1500 Harvey Rd
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Its the only mall in town - but the selection is pretty good and varied. Think of your typical mall and thats what we have here.
Its the place to get Aggie Gear!
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Aggieland Outfitters
303 University Dr E
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Its the place to get Aggie Gear!

Parks & Nature

This park was established as part of land negotiations to create a city industrial park. The site has a variety of plant and animal species indigenous to this area. The park currently offers several miles of trails and provides an excellent opportunity for hiking, cycling, bird watching, equestrian activities and nature study. In February of 1998, the City of College Station passed the Lick Creek Park Master Plan which established an improved trail system, new entrance drive, parking lot, visitor center and outdoor classroom facilities.
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Lick Creek Park
13600 Rock Prairie Rd
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This park was established as part of land negotiations to create a city industrial park. The site has a variety of plant and animal species indigenous to this area. The park currently offers several miles of trails and provides an excellent opportunity for hiking, cycling, bird watching, equestrian activities and nature study. In February of 1998, the City of College Station passed the Lick Creek Park Master Plan which established an improved trail system, new entrance drive, parking lot, visitor center and outdoor classroom facilities.
Penberthy has approximately 50 acres of play space available, consisting of both artificial turf and natural grass fields. The fields are not all the same size, so not every field can be utilized for every sport. Some of the fields can be easily subdivided into smaller play spaces. There are: 4 artificial turf fields 6 natural grass fields 2 softball fields with dirt infields All fields are lit after sundown. We utilize the ThorGuard lightning prediction system for assistance in determining whether the complex will be open during inclement weather. At the center of the Penberthy Rec Sports Complex is a central headquarters building.
Penberthy Recreational Sports Complex
Penberthy Boulevard
Penberthy has approximately 50 acres of play space available, consisting of both artificial turf and natural grass fields. The fields are not all the same size, so not every field can be utilized for every sport. Some of the fields can be easily subdivided into smaller play spaces. There are: 4 artificial turf fields 6 natural grass fields 2 softball fields with dirt infields All fields are lit after sundown. We utilize the ThorGuard lightning prediction system for assistance in determining whether the complex will be open during inclement weather. At the center of the Penberthy Rec Sports Complex is a central headquarters building.
Park located near the Airbnb. Amenities include picnic pavilion, parking, basketball court, concrete trails, lighting, picnic units, bridge and landscaping.
John Crompton Park
201 Holleman Dr W
Park located near the Airbnb. Amenities include picnic pavilion, parking, basketball court, concrete trails, lighting, picnic units, bridge and landscaping.