hail to the ChieF: The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, in Bryan–College Station, is one of the most visited attractions in Texas.

Hotel rooms: 3,700 citywide

Convention facilities: Hilton College Station & Conference Center offers approximately 27,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. The Brazos County Expo offers more than 42,000 square feet of meeting, conven- tion, and ballroom space.

Attractions: George Bush Presidential Library & Museum, Texas A&M University, Messina Hof Winery, Historic Downtown Bryan

For more information: Kindra Fry, CVB Di- rector of Group Sales; phone: (979) 595-2686; e-mail: kindra@bcscvb.org; website: www.visitaggieland.com

Bryan–college Station

Aggieland and So Much More Frisco Texas’ Rising Star Hotel rooms: 1,500 citywide

Convention facilities: Frisco Conference Center has 90,000 square feet of space (in- cluding Texas’ second-largest ballroom) and an attached 330-room Embassy Suites. The Westin Stonebriar has 24,000 square feet of meeting space.

Attractions: Four pro sports teams; eight million square feet of retail; two unique con- cert and event venues (Pizza Hut Park and Dr. Pepper Arena); and a new museum complex with science center, art gallery, and Black Box Theatre

For more information: Marla Roe, Executive Director, Frisco CVB; phone: (877) 463-7472; e-mail: marla@visitfrisco.com; website: www.visitfrisco.com

KiCK-oFF VenUe: Frisco’s 20,000-seat Pizza Hut Park is home to the Major League Soccer team FC Dallas. Its 6,500-square- foot Stadium Club can be rented out for private events.

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