Top Points of Interest in Bryan, Texas
Wondering what’s in store for you in Bryan, Texas? We have a lot to explore! Here’s a snapshot of key attractions to help you get acquainted with our dynamic community.
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1. Lake Bryan
Immerse yourself in nature at Lake Bryan, where you can enjoy 20+ miles of hiking, biking, and running trails, swimming areas, campgrounds, fishing, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and a lakeside restaurant with regularly scheduled live music.
2. TAMU RELLIS Campus
The Texas A&M Campus is the first integrated education, research, and testing institution in Texas. They combine innovation and passion for students looking to build a better world for the future.
3. Aggieland Wild Animal Safari
This 250-acre safari park and zoo is home to more than 150 different animal species! Make lasting memories with friends and family at the Drive Through Safari, Walkabout Adventure Zoo, and Animal Encounters.
4. Historic Downtown Bryan
The heart and soul of our community can be found in Historic Downtown Bryan. This Texas Cultural District has been the Brazos Valley’s hub for culture, music, arts, shopping and dining for more than 150 years.
5. Messina Hof Winery
Recognized as one of the most award-winning wineries in Texas, Messina Hof has pioneered the growth of the Texas wine industry since 1977. Experience grape-to-glass vineyard tours, fine dining at the Vintage House Restaurant, and charming overnight stays at The Villa Bed & Breakfast on property. Messina Hof has multiple events throughout the year, too, including special dinners and their annual Harvest Festival in August.
6. Midtown Park
Along West Villa Maria Avenue & South College Avenue, you’ll find one of the fastest growing areas in Bryan — a world-class recreational destination featuring outdoor athletic fields, Legends Event Center, entertainment venues, and a 150-acre park. Soon, Midtown Park will also be home to Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille: a movie theater, bowling alley, arcade, 21+ restaurant and brewery, outdoor amphitheater, and indoor/outdoor pickleball court.
206 W Villa Maria Rd, Bryan, TX 77801
7. Lake Walk
This up-and-coming district is home to The Stella Hotel, with shopping, dining, a spa, and a coffeehouse all within walking distance. Here, you’ll also find a 3.5-mile walking trail and a 75-foot tall Lookout Tower offering a birds-eye view of Aggieland.
8. Easterwood Airport
Located less than 15 minutes from Historic Downtown Bryan, Easterwood Regional Airport offers connecting flights to DFW International Airport, making it easy to get to Bryan from anywhere in the world.
1 McKenzie Terminal Blvd, College Station, TX 77845
9. George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Take an in-depth look at President George H.W. Bush’s life and dedication to service at this impressive Presidential Library (one of 15 in the U.S.). As a National Archives location, the library also preserves all of the documents from Bush’s presidency, which are accessible to the public.
10. Texas A&M University
Since opening in 1876, Texas’s first public institution of higher learning has become one of the world’s top universities home to more than 70,000 students attending classes in Bryan-College Station. “Howdy!” is the official greeting in Aggieland, one of the friendliest campuses in the country.
Midtown Park Points of Interest
11. Brazos Valley Bombers
Experience the thrill of seeing Bryan’s professional baseball team, the Brazos Valley Bombers. Going to a Bombers game has been a Bryan tradition since the late 1940s, and they continue to entertain locals & visitors alike every summer. Don’t miss Fireworks Fridays throughout the season!
2200 Bomber Dr, Bryan, TX 77801
12. Travis Fields
The newly developed Travis Fields at Midtown Park is home to three turf fields and eight batting cages, making this a recreation destination for baseball teams, fans, and families.
13. D-Bat Aggieland
This indoor baseball and softball facility features multiple batting cages with pitching machines, so you can get in some batting practice no matter what the weather looks like outside.
2205 Bomber Dr, Bryan, TX 77801
14. Legends Event Center
With 16 championship-level indoor volleyball courts, four premier sand volleyball courts, eight high-quality basketball courts, a gaming arena, meeting space, and esports lounge, Legends Event Center is a go-to place for sports teams and day pass athletes.
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15. TopGolf Aggieland
Take a swing at golfing a whole new way! TopGolf features two levels with air-conditioned bays and delicious food and drinks, making it the perfect place for a night out.
400 W Villa Maria Rd, Bryan, TX 77801
16. Movie Bowl Grille
Coming soon to Midtown Park is an entertainment hub like no other in the Brazos Valley. Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille will have everything you need for a day of fun: a movie theater, bowling alley, arcade, 21+ restaurant and brewery, outdoor amphitheater, and indoor/outdoor pickleball.
COMING SOON!