B/CS Convention & Visitor's Bureau Visitor Planning Guide 2019-2020 | Page 12

College Station, home to Texas A&M University, is located in the heart of Central Texas within a three-hour drive of five of the nation’s 20 largest cities. A&M is one of the country’s largest public universities and a member of the powerful Southeastern Conference, making college sports a major local attraction. The A&M community is composed of a great diversity of races, culture, and nationalities which help add to the excitement, tradition, and spirit, truly making it a special place. Ranked No. 2 on TurboTenant’s list of Best Texas College Towns for Fun & Affordability in 2017, College Station has also been recognized as one of the nation’s best places for College Station dog parks are great for dogs both large and small! jobs, families, and retirees, as well as one of the “Top 10 Towns” for college football in Sport’s Illustrated. In addition, the city has been named one of America’s top college towns and was a finalist for the nation’s friendliest. If you are looking for nightlife, the Northgate Entertainment District is located across University Drive from the A&M campus, with shops, bars, and eateries to satisfy every taste. Century Square, adjacent to the A&M campus, features premier retail and restaurant establishments, entertainment venues, and hotels. With seating capacity of 7,500, Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater is a popular outdoor concert venue that has hosted many headliners and an array of festivals and other events. Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, College Station’s premier athletic park, hosts several regional and national sports tournaments, while the nationally recognized Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial honors all U.S. military service members. College Station’s 52 public parks cover more than 1,400 acres, providing tennis and basketball courts, swimming pools, hiking trails, dog parks, more than 60 miles of bike trails, and a competitionquality skate park. 12 2019-2020 EXPERIENCE BRYAN COLLEGE STATION