Born of converging cultures and built on deep Texas roots, Bryan is a community filled with authentic stories, people, and places – our legends. Our legends are ever evolving while staying true to our Texas spirit.
Bryan's roots date back to 1821 with Steven F. Austin's establishment of the colony Boonville in Mexican Texas. The city went on to gain official municipality status by the state of Texas in 1871. To read Bryan's full history visit https://150.bryantx.gov/.
Citizens historically comprise of Hispanic, Italian, African American, and Czech descent with large influences of these four cultures found throughout Bryan. To read Bryan's full history visit https://150.bryantx.gov/.
In Historic Downtown Bryan, the legendary stories of our past converge with a thriving arts scene, top-rated restaurants, signature events, and eclectic boutiques & antique shops to form the ever-evolving cultural hub of the Brazos Valley.
This recognized Texas Cultural District is the heart & soul of our community, home to the highest concentration of unique & locally owned shops and restaurants in Bryan-College Station.
Aggieland Safari
Embark on an exciting, animal-filled adventure, at the Aggieland Safari, a 250-acre safari park and zoo.
Historic Downtown Bryan
In Historic Downtown Bryan, the legendary stories of our past converge with a thriving arts scene, top-rated restaurants, signature events, and eclectic boutiques & antique shops to form the ever-evolving cultural hub…
Welcome To Midtown
Midtown is the corridor along Texas Avenue & South College Avenue, running from the Bryan city limits near Texas A&M University in the south to Historic Downtown Bryan in the north. Anchored…
Lake Walk
Designed to engage and inspire, Lake Walk is Bryan-College Station’s emerging hub of technology and innovation.Focused on cultivating community through meaningful experiences and memorable connections, Lake Walk is ever growing and ever…
Messina Hof Winery
Founded in 1977, Messina Hof Winery merges southern hospitality, unwavering ambition, and the potential of Texas grapes. Recognized as one of the most award-winning wineries in the state of Texas, Messina Hof…
Lake Bryan
With more than 20 miles of hiking, biking, and running trails, swimming areas, campgrounds, and largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish, stocked by Texas Parks & Wildlife, there are plenty of opportunities to…
In 2023, more than 1.2 million people visited Bryan, Texas. These visitors spent around $172.5 million in our community. If these visitors stopped coming today, each household in Bryan would need to spend an extra $5500 to keep our economy moving. Visitor spending in Bryan supported an estimated 2100 local jobs in 2023. Learn more about Bryan visitors.
In June of 1871, Bryan sold over 2,000 acres of land to the state of Texas to home Texas A&M University
Bryan is now home to Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus, Texas A&M Health Science Center, and several Texas A&M University department offices
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