B/CS Convention & Visitor's Bureau Visitor Planning Guide 2019-2020 | Page 24

AggielAnd Micro District Tour and taste three craft alcohol producers located within 100 feet of each other. Perrine Winery, Rio Brazos Distillery, and New Republic Brewing Co. each have a tap room or bar and offer tours. Food trucks and live music make it a prime weekend destination. aggieland safari Take a walk on the wild side at Bryan/College Station’s newest attraction! Explore more than 250 acres on a safari from the comfort of your own vehicle, get up close and personal with exotic animals in the 20+ acre Adventure Zoo, and go wild with fun for the whole family at special events throughout the year. ARTS COUNCIL OF BRAZOS VALLEY The Arts Council is a multifaceted organization supporting over 60 affiliate arts and cultural organizations. The Gallery hosts seven exhibitions annually, featuring work from local, regional, and national artists. Benjamin Knox Wine Depot & Art Gallery Browse the collection of original paintings by renowned artist Benjamin Knox in a replica of the original train depot. His art covers a wide range from landscapes to historical moments to portraits, and more. Enjoy beverages from the adjacent wine bar while you explore this one-of-a-kind gallery. Blackwater Draw Brewing Company Visit Blackwater Draw Brewing Company to sample their beers and play some board games at their Bryan tap room. Boonville Heritage Park The park represents the original town of Boonville, the first county seat of Brazos County. It features a 19th century cabin and replicas of the original courthouse, the Masonic lodge, a smokehouse, and one of the Twin Sisters cannons from Texas’ battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Brazos Valley African American Museum Built on the site of one of the first black schools in the Brazos Valley, the B.V. African American Museum was established to explore, develop, and preserve the cultural history and heritage of African Americans. Discover the numerous artifacts from ancient civilizations to present day. Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History The museum promotes natural and cultural history and science education through engaging exhibits, classes, programs, and events for all ages. New exhibits rotate through the museum on a large variety of topics. Regular exhibits include artifacts from Texas history, dinosaur and ice age fossils, as well as live animals. 24 2019-2020 EXPERIENCE BRYAN COLLEGE STATION