Texas A&M University, College Station

Name: Texas A&M University
Address: College Station, United States

#15 among attractions in College Station

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Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas. It was founded in 1876 and became the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System in 1948. As of Fall 2021, Texas A&M's student body is the largest in the United States. Texas A&M is the only university in Texas to hold simultaneous designations as a land, sea, and space grant institution. In 2001, Texas A&M was inducted as a member of the Association of American Universities. The school's students, alumni and sports teams are known as Aggies. The Texas A&M Aggies athletes compete in eighteen varsity sports as a member of the Southeastern Conference. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 30°36'46"N, 96°21'8"W

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Texas A&M University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kyle Field, Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park, J. Wayne Stark Galleries, George Bush Presidential Library.

0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Kyle Field, College Station
19 min walk • Kyle Field, the heart of College Station, Texas, is more than just a stadium—it is a shrine to college football and a beacon of pride for Texas A&M University. This colossal structure is not only one of the largest stadiums in the United States but also a hallowed...
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park, College Station
21 min walk • Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park is a baseball stadium in College Station, Texas, that is home to the Texas A&M baseball program. The stadium was dedicated on March 21, 1978, and is named in honor of C. E.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum
J. Wayne Stark Galleries, College Station
18 min walk • The J. Wayne Stark Galleries is an art museum on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. It is run by the University Art Galleries Department, which is a part of the Division of Student Affairs. The art gallery is named after J. Wayne Stark, the first director of the Memorial Student Center.
1.1 miS
Museum dedicated to the former president
George Bush Presidential Library, College Station
30 min walk • The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and burial site of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, and his wife Barbara Bush.
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Basketball
Reed Arena, College Station
16 min walk • Reed Arena is a sports arena and entertainment venue located at the corner of Olsen Boulevard and Kimbrough Boulevard in College Station, Texas.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife
Dixie Chicken, College Station
13 min walk • The Dixie Chicken, also known as The Chicken, is a bar located in College Station, Texas, directly across the street from the Texas A&M University campus. The Dixie Chicken claims to serve the most beer per square foot of any bar in the United States.
0.9 miE
Museum, Military museum
Sanders Corps of Cadets Center, College Station
23 min walk • The Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center is a museum on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, dedicated to the school's Corps of Cadets.
1.7 miNE
30°37'51"N • 96°19'56"W
Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot, College Station
44 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Wine bar
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Aggie Softball Complex, College Station
20 min walk • The Aggie Softball Complex was the home to the Texas A&M Aggies softball team from 1994 to 2018. The stadium was dedicated on March 30, 1994. The final game played in the Aggie Softball Complex was April 15, 2018, a military appreciation game, against the Kentucky Wildcats.
0.8 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Davis Diamond, College Station
21 min walk • The Davis Diamond is a softball facility and stadium in College Station, Texas. It is home to Texas A&M Aggies softball.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Ellis Field, College Station
20 min walk • Ellis Field, formerly known as Aggie Soccer Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in College Station, Texas, United States on the campus of Texas A&M University. It has been home to the Texas A&M soccer team since 1994.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Texas A&M University?

Nearby attractions include Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College Station (13 min walk), J. Wayne Stark Galleries, College Station (18 min walk), Kyle Field, College Station (19 min walk), Sanders Corps of Cadets Center, College Station (23 min walk).

How to get to Texas A&M University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Texas A&M University:

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Transit • Lines: 47 (10 min walk)
Facilities Services • Lines: 47 (14 min walk)