Stay Another Day in College Station, Texas

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Here in Aggieland, home of the 73,000 students attending Texas A&M, planners will find a widespread Texas city with plenty to offer when the meeting participants have gone home. Want more? College Station has plenty of suggestions for fun things to do when you're on your own.

Photograph courtesy of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

Library of a Leader

One of the main draws in the city is the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library, a stately representation of our 41st president’s numerous governmental roles, and the benchmarks of his life in and out of the spotlight. The graves of the president and wife Barbara are part of the grounds.

Gate 12 Bar & Grill entree 2 — Photograph courtesy of Gate 12 Bar & Grill

Runway Dining

A novel spot to land for lunch or dinner is Gate 12 Bar & Grill at Easterwood Airport, a small regional facility. With views of the field’s ramp and runway, guests are treated to stunning sunsets while choosing from the extensive menu of steaks, sandwiches and seafood, a wild array of sides, and creative cocktails, such as the Easterwood Sunset and the Mile High Mule.

Photograph courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife, Michael-Miller

Plant Based

The 7-acre Texas A&M Gardens are part of the school’s 5,200-acre campus. The walk crosses White Creek by the Upstream Bridge, and meanders by the Food and Fiber Fields, the Fruit Orchard and the German Heritage Garden. The facility also features Butterfly and Bee, and Texas SuperStar gardens.

The Tina Turner musical, coming to OPAS in College Station *Photo Credit: Courtesy of OPAS*

Cultural Immersion

Theater, music, dance and more are onstage at OPAS, the professional performance space at the university. Michael Feinstein’s tribute to Tony Bennett plays there in September, followed by the Tina Turner musical and the Kingdom Choir in November. “Chicago” will hit the stage in February.

Banana Pudding and Strawberry Creme ice creams *Photo Credit: Annie Ray*

Cooling Off

All-natural ice cream flavors from the familiar to the unusual are scooped at Lick. Taste-test the banana pudding; roasted beet and fresh mint; or the strawberry and creme.