College Station, Texas
College Station is a city of 124,570 people in Brazos County, Texas.
Why visit College Station
Townapedia lists 47 museums and landmarks, 91 parks and trails, 252 places to eat, 43 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Star Cinema Grill, Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, George Bush Presidential Library & Museum and Allen Academy Memorial Hall.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in College Station
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About College Station
College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, United States, situated in East-Central Texas in the Brazos Valley, towards the eastern edge of the region known as the Texas Triangle. It is 83 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Houston and 87 miles (140 km) east-northeast of Austin. As of the 2020 census, College Station had a population of 120,511. College Station and Bryan make up the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area, the 15th-largest metropolitan area in Texas, with an estimated population 287,476 as of 2026.
From the Wikipedia article College Station, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
School · 3.5 mi
Agricultural school at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M College of Architecture
School · 3.4 mi
Architecture school at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development
School · 3.3 mi
Academic college in Texas, US
Texas A&M University
School · 3.3 mi
Public research university in College Station, Texas, United States
Cinemark
Cinema and theater · 3.5 mi
1401 South Earl Rudder Freeway, College Station
Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
4030 South Highway 6, College Station
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks47
George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
Museum · 3.5 mi
1000 George Bush Drive West, College Station
Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 24-25 off; Jan 01 off
Allen Academy Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Building in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
Armstrong House-Allen Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Building in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
LaSalle Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.6 mi
Historic place in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
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Old Sinclair Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Building in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
Temple Freda
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.6 mi
Building in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
Museum · 5.8 mi
Museum in Bryan, Texas, USA
George Bush Presidential Library
Museum · 3.5 mi
Library and museum in Texas, USA
35 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds91
79 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes252
C&J Barbeque
Restaurant · Barbecue · 4.9 mi
4304 Harvey Road, College Station
Su 11:00-15:00; Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.4 mi
4000 Spence Street, College Station
Mo-Th 07:30-22:00; Fr 07:30-17:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Scoots
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
Rent or buy scooters and small motorcycles.
1600 Texas Avenue South, College Station
Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00
Aji Sushi
Restaurant · Vietnamese, Sushi · 2.4 mi
1901 Texas Avenue South, College Station
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
BonAppeTea
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Sandwich · 3.7 mi
112 Nagle Street, College Station
Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
C&J Barbeque
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.1 mi
105 Southwest Parkway, College Station
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
CAVA
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 3.7 mi
1099 University Drive, College Station
Mo-Su 10:45-22:00; PH 10:45-15:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.8 mi
1408 Texas Avenue South, College Station
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:59
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 4.0 mi
4501 Texas Avenue South, College Station
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Fish Daddy's Grill House
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.9 mi
1611 University Drive East, College Station
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Gate 12 Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American, Coffee Shop · 3.7 mi
1770 George Bush Drive West, College Station
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
240 more on the map.
History
College Station's origins date from 1860, when the Houston and Texas Central Railway began to build through the region. Eleven years later, the site was chosen as the location for the proposed Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, a land-grant school. In 1876, as the nation celebrated its centennial, the school (renamed Texas A&M University in 1963) opened its doors as the first public institution of higher education in the state of Texas.
College Station's population grew slowly, reaching 350 in 1884 and 391 at the turn of the century. However, during this time, transportation improvements took place in the town. In 1900, the I&GN Railroad was extended to College Station (the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company abandoned the line in 1965), and 10 years later, electric interurban service was established between Texas A&M and the neighboring town of Bryan. A city bus system replaced the interurban in the 1920s.
In 1930, the community to the north of College Station, known as North Oakwood, was incorporated as part of Bryan. College Station did not incorporate until October 19, 1938, after a 217-39 vote, with John H. Binney as the first mayor. Within a year, the city established a zoning commission, and by 1940, the population had reached 2,184.
From the History section of College Station, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay43
Drury Plaza Hotel College Station
Motel and hotel · 3.9 mi
705 University Drive East, College Station
Hilton College Station & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 3.9 mi
801 University Drive East, College Station
Churches and places of worship49
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.7 mi
Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.6 mi
St. Meena Coptic Orthodox Church
Church · Coptic Orthodox · 3.4 mi
14620 South Dowling Road, College Station
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
2541 South Earl Rudder Freeway, College Station
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging30
Murphy USA
Gas station · 1.0 mi
2220 South Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Healthcare21
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station
Hospital · 1.0 mi
700 Scott & White Drive, College Station
H-E-B Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
949 William D. Fitch Parkway, College Station
Map of College Station
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 45°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 58°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 73°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 2.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 75°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 70°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 60°F | 4.9 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for College Stn 74746 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brazos County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-06-11: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Easterwood Airport (CLL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Bryan 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Snook 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Lake Bryan 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Kurten 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Navasota 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Beaver Creek 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Iola 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Lyons 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Conroe 51 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- The Woodlands 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- TAMUcampus, Aggie0083 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint andrews episcopal church 2009, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Temple freda 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- SinclairStation (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lasalle hotel bryan 2009, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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