B/CS Convention & Visitor's Bureau Visitor Planning Guide 2019-2020 | Page 30

PHOTO BY CHRIS MULTOP Courtesy TexasBrazosTrail.com While Bryan and College Station are situated in Brazos County, the additional six counties that surround Aggieland are collectively called “The Brazos Valley.” In just a short drive of an hour or less, you can experience many other great attractions! BLUE BELL CREAMERIES bluebell.com Brenham, TX – appx 45 min drive (800) 327-8135 Stop by for a scoop of the famous Blue Bell ice cream at the Ice Cream Parlor, view how they make ice cream from the Observation Deck, and shop in the Country Store. Franklin Drive Thru Safari franklinsafari.com Franklin, TX – appx 40 min drive (979) 828-5256 Bring the family out for a drive through a collection of wild animals. Then get up close and personal with some of the more gentle residents at the petting zoo. Don’t forget about the baby room, where you can cuddle little animals. There are also picnic areas, drinks and snacks available for purchase, and a small play area. MAGNOLIA MARKET AT THE SILOS magnolia.com Waco, TX – appx 90 min drive (254) 235-0603 Run by Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, there is a little something for everyone at the Magnolia Market at the Silos. Shopping, games, the garden, and even a bite to eat. Check the website for hours. TEXAS BIRTHDAY BASH texasbirthdaybash.com Navasota, TX – appx 20 min drive (936) 825-6475 Celebrate Texas’ independence in early March in Downtown Navasota with live country music acts, Texas craft beers and a vendor area with 30 2019-2020 EXPERIENCE BRYAN COLLEGE STATION