Explore the best things to do in College Station and the Brazos Valley

Located in the heart of the Brazos Valley, the Country Inn & Suites makes it easy to discover the best things to do in College Station, from Aggies games at Texas A&M University to mini golf, laser tag, and bowling at Grand Station Entertainment. Younger visitors can be entertained with a trip to The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley and the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History. If you prefer a more active afternoon, head to one of 52 city parks, such as Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, which offers sports facilities, a fishing pond, and a splash pad within walking distance of our hotel rooms.

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Texas A&M University Athletics

2.62 mi / 4.22 km from the hotel
Cheer for the Aggies in 20 different NCAA Division I sports. Visit the website for tickets and scheduling information.

Peach Creek Vineyards

8.14 mi / 13.1 km from the hotel
Sample wines ranging from A Little Zinful, a white zinfandel, to Texas Two-Step, a red blend, at this popular vineyard.

Stage 12

2.98 mi / 4.8 km from the hotel
Gather your crew and head to this bustling outdoor event venue, which hosts everything from Aggies watch parties to musical artists like Shinyribs.

Century Square

2.57 mi / 4.13 km from the hotel
Savor a cone at Lick Ice Creams, sip on a margarita at Juanita’s Tex Mex Cantina, or window-shop at Merge Boutique, all located at this mixed-use development.

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

3.7 mi / 5.95 km from the hotel
View more than 20,000 artifacts on display at this museum of natural history. Be sure to stop by the interactive exhibits, which include a Discovery Room, to see live snakes, scorpions, and turtles.

George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

3.67 mi / 5.9 km from the hotel
This museum explores the life and legacy of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. Admission includes an audio wand for the tour, and guests are welcome to take photos throughout the facility.

Grand Station Entertainment

0.25 mi / 0.41 km from the hotel
Fun awaits you and your family at Grand Station Entertainment, where you can enjoy mini golf, 40 lanes of bowling, laser tag, and arcade games under one roof. When you’ve worked up an appetite, head to the on-site restaurant.

Messina Hof Winery

6.08 mi / 9.78 km from the hotel
This family-owned winery produces more than 130,000 gallons of wine annually. Take a tour, indulge in a wine tasting, and then choose a bottle or two to take home.

Post Oak Mall

0.62 mi / 0.99 km from the hotel
The sprawling shopping center is home to many popular retailers like Dillard’s and Forever 21. After shopping to your heart’s content, reward your efforts with a soft pretzel from Auntie Anne’s.

Texas A&M University

2.37 mi / 3.82 km from the hotel
The state’s first public institution of higher learning, Texas A&M is dedicated to teaching its more than 66,000 students and participating in 20 varsity sports. The university also prides itself on conducting world-class research with ties to the National Science Foundation, the NIH, and NASA.