BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION POP. (COMB.) 179,508 ALT. 367 MAP O-19/MM-12
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 1101 University Drive East, Suite 108, College Station 979/260-9898 or 800/ 777-8292.
www.visitaggieland.com.
These twin cities are in the Brazos River Valley, where Stephen F. Austin’s colonists settled. Bryan was named in honor of William Joel Bryan, nephew of Texas pioneer Stephen F. Austin. It has been the agricultural and commercial center of the area since 1867. College Station traces its origins to 1871 with the founding of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, now known as Texas A&M University. College Station also is home to the George Bush
Presidential Library and Museum, one of three presidential libraries in the state. The Presidential Corridor begins here, stretching from Texas 6 to Texas 21 and U.S. 290 to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in Austin.
BRAZOS VALLEY AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM — Exhibits highlight the history and heritage of African Americans in the Brazos Valley. Admission charge. 500 E. Pruitt St. 979/775-3961.
BRAZOS VALLEY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY — This facility presents exhibits on science, culture and natural history, including fossils, antique farming and survey equipment. The Discovery Room has live animals on display, including an active glass-front beehive and interactive exhibits. 3232 Briarcrest Drive. In the Brazos Center. 979/776-2195.
http://brazosvalleymuseum.org.
BREWERY —New Republic Brewing Company in College Station. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
CARNEGIE LIBRARY —This building was built in 1903 with funds from the Carnegie Foundation, and it is the oldest Carnegie Library in Texas. Completely restored, it now houses the Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History. 111 S. Main St. 979/209-5630.
www.bcslibrary.org.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE BRAZOS VALLEY — Museum provides a hands-on learning environment for children and adults. Children can experience the worlds of theater, commerce, medicine and nutrition, media and the arts. Admission charge. 111 E. 27th St.
www.cmbv.org.
GEORGE BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM —This facility is dedicated to the preservation, research and exhibition of official records and memorabilia of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. Includes a section of the Berlin Wall, replicas of Bush’s Oval Office and Camp David office, and a section devoted to First Lady Barbara Bush. Admission charge. 1000 George Bush Drive W. on the Texas A&M campus. 979/691-4000.
http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu.
LAKE — Gibbons Creek Reservoir — This reservoir is accessible on weekends for fishing, picnicking and camping. About 20 miles east of Bryan via F.M. 244. 936/873-2424.
www.gibbonscreek.com. Lake Bryan — This 800-acre lake offers miles of
mountain-biking trails, camping, fishing, swimming and a boat ramp. Admission charge. 8200 Sandy Point Road. From F.M. 2818, take F.M. 1687 west approximately 4 miles. Park entrance is on the right. 979/361-0861.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY —The Information Center in Rudder Tower provides information and maps for campus attractions. 301 Joe Routt Blvd. 979/845- 5851.
www.tamu.edu.
Cushing Memorial Library and Archives — is the
university’s archives repository, housing rare books, special collections and artifacts. 979/845-1951.
http://cushing.library.tamu.edu. J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries —
feature exhibits ranging from fine arts to architecture, history and science. They host traveling exhibits each year. 979/845-8501.
http://stark.tamu.edu.
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Ranger Day in March, the Cotton Gin Festival in April, and Christmas at the Depot and Country Homes Tours in December.
MT. ZION CEMETERY AND HISTORICAL CHAPEL — Early settlers, including Leander M. McNelly, Confederate soldier and early Texas Ranger, are buried here. Donations accepted. West of the intersection of F.M. 1948 at F.M. 390 West. 979/289-2031.
www.burtonheritagesociety.org.
RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER — Features railroad memorabilia. A metal caboose and wooden caboose sit beside the old depot. Donations accepted. 507 N. Railroad St. 979/289-2031.
www.burtonheritagesociety.org.
TEXAS COTTON GIN MUSEUM —See the processing of cotton from wagon to finished bale at the restored 1914 Burton Farmers Gin—the oldest operating cotton gin in the United States. The 9-acre complex also includes the Wehring Shoe Shop and Residence. No charge except for guided tours. 307 N. Main St. 979/289-3378.
www.cottonginmuseum.org.
CALDWELL POP. 4,210
ALT. 406 MAP O-18
BURLESON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 301 N. Main Street 979/567-0000.
www.burlesoncountytx.com.
Fossil exhibits at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History in Bryan
MSC Forsyth Center Galleries feature
collections of English Cameo Glass; art glass collections; and paintings by Mary Cassatt, Frederick Remington and Charles M. Russell. 110 N. Main St. 979/845-9251.
http://forsyth.tamu.edu. Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets
Center features exhibits honoring the past, present and future of Texas A&M and its Corps of Cadets, including miniature cannons, swords, guns, flags, a library, Hall of Honor, art and an information center. Gift shop. 979/862-2862.
www.aggiecorps.org/ home/corpscenter. Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association Athletic
Sports Museum features Aggie sports history, including memorabilia, displays and interactive. In the Zone of Kyle Field. 979/846-3024.
http://lettermen.tamu.edu/museum.php.
WINERIES —Messina Hof Winery and Resort, and Peach Creek Vineyards. See WINERIES listing.
BURLESON POP. 41,828
ALT. 722 MAP K-17
BURLESON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 1044 S.W. Wilshire 817/295-6121.
www.burlesonareachamber.com.
W hen the railway was built from Fort Worth toward Alvarado, it needed a source of water for its locomotives. The Rev. Henry C. Renfro sold land for a train depot and town site with the stipulation that the new town be named after his good friend, teacher and mentor, Dr. Rufus C. Burleson.
BURLESON HERITAGE MUSEUM/VISITORS CENTER — The museum exhibits the history of Burleson, artifacts, photographs of the city fathers, and other local history. 124 W. Ellison. 817/447-1575.
WINERIES —Lone Oak Winery and Sunset Winery. See WINERIES listing.
BURTON POP. 305
ALT. 415
BURTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
www.burtontexas.org.
Visitors can enjoy a walking tour and view Burton’s historic buildings. Shoppers flock to the area during spring and fall antique shows. Events include Texas
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T his town was named for Mathew “Old Paint” Caldwell, noted frontiersman and a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Caldwell was a rendezvous for immigrants on the Old San Antonio Road. The Caldwell-Kraitchar House Museum, housed in a Victorian cottage-style home, is open for tours by appointment (979/567-0000). Bed-and-breakfast accommodations are offered in historic buildings. Caldwell is on the Presidential Corridor linking
museums in Bryan/College Station with Austin. It lies on Texas 36, a segment of the Ports-to-Plains Highway connecting the state’s heartland to coastal ports. The town has been named the “Kolache Capital of
Texas” by the Texas Legislature and offers a Kolache Festival in September.
BURLESON COUNTY CZECH HERITAGE MUSEUM — This museum features the history and culture of the Czech people. It includes a mural of the city of Prague, a dulcimer, art and genealogy from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Donations accepted. At Shaw and Fawn streets. 979/567-1871.
BURLESON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM —Features items from area pioneers, plus exhibits about Fort Tenoxtitlán, established by Mexico to promote Mexican settlement and thwart Anglo-American colonists. 100 W. Buck St. on the first floor of the courthouse. 979/272-8407 or 979/272-3497.
CALDWELL HISTORICAL MUSEUM —Exhibits from the earliest settlers in the area through the development of Caldwell include pieces from the old cotton gin and the work of local artists. 103 Presidential Corridor/ Texas 36 W. 979/567-6854.
CALVERT POP. 1,149
ALT. 335
CALVERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 979/364-2559.
www.calverttx.com.
Much of this city is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and many buildings have historical medallions. The historic 1909 Katy Hamman Stricker Woman’s Heritage Center, featuring turn-of-the- century “Prairie School” architecture and original mission furniture, is open by appointment (979/364-2881). Bed-and-breakfast accommodations in historic buildings are available. Events include the Victorian Tea and Gala in the fall and the Victorian Christmas Tour in December.
HISTORIC HOMES TOUR —A self-guided driving tour through the National Historic District describes the history and architectural features of each historic
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