Originally named by the Postal Service in 1877 as a stop along the rails, College Station experienced huge growth in the 1960s when Texas A&M first admitted women to the University. Texas A&M University is a school very rich in tradition. The university’s enrollment currently includes approximately 44,000 students studying for degrees in 10 academic colleges including the George Bush School of Government and Public Service. Tradition embodies a large part of student life at A&M that it is impossible to avoid. Whether it is saying "Howdy" or the Corp of Cadets, tradition makes up an undying part of Aggie life. As you walk through the Sanders Corps of Cadets Center you will see Aggie displays that attempt to outline the meaning and the evolution of our most dear Aggie traditions.

Several cultural events can be found within the community, many tied into the Texas A & M System. The J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries display various traveling exhibits throughout the year. MSC Forsyth Center Galleries house a large English Cameo glass exhibit along with American and English glass objects and American paintings. The Texas A&M University Horticultural Gardens and Field Lab offers year-round blooms in several gardens, all maintained by the university’s horticultural students. Texas A&M Reed Arena/Special Events Center presents sporting events, theatre productions and other activities for students and the community. Aggie sports have a huge following nationwide.

College Station is much more than home to Texas A & M University. Throughout the city and surrounding towns there are antique stores, day spas, gift shops, garden shops, bookstores, toy stores and music shops. Being centrally located in the state, College Station is just a few hours from Houston, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth or San Antonio. In addition to Texas A&M, Blinn College, the oldest community college in Texas, is located nearby.

There are other museums in and around College Station including the Benjamin Knox Gallery. Knox is the official artist of Texas and his gallery is housed in a replica of the College Station Train Depot. The Children’s Museum offers hands-on and interactive exhibits to satisfy children’s curiosity. The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History highlights the plants, animals, minerals and human activity in the Brazos Valley. There are live animals, taxidermy mounts, a humming beehive and fossils along with sculptures, exhibits, displays, and antique farm equipment.

Residents of College Station are rightfully proud of the George Bush Presidential Library Center that opened to the public in 1997. The museum exhibits reveal the unique influences and challenges that shaped George Bush's life and presidency. On a larger scale, this museum encompasses much of U.S. history since 1941. Through original artifacts, film, photographs, documents, music, sound effects, interactive video and computerization, this special museum experience is both educational and entertaining.

The Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley was built in 1903 with funds from the Carnegie Foundation. The Center houses extensive genealogy records, documents and periodicals. Preserved, natural wetlands can be seen at the D.A. Andy Anderson Arboretum, located at Bee Creek Park. The Messina Hof Wine Cellars offers tours, tasting and shopping. This state-of-the-art winery has a 200-year history. The grounds are used for weddings and other special events. Santa’s Wonderland is an illuminating experience for young and old. Over 25,000 lights in red, white and blue make up Old Glory and a 45-foot Christmas tree is brightly lit with more than 30,000 lights.