College Station Has Great Sports Options and “Howdy Hospitality”

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People around the country recognize College Station for its famous “howdy” hospitality, top-notch sports facilities, amazing dining and diverse lodging choices—a dream destination for sports tournaments and other events that return year after year.

Located in the heart of central Texas within just a few hours of Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio, we’re easily accessible from all parts of the state and country. Easterwood Airport is the regional gateway to College Station with Houston and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) only an hour’s drive away.

The centerpiece of College Station is Texas A&M University. Founded in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, this institution boasts a rich history and deep-rooted values, Texas A&M is home to the Aggie Spirit, a sense of pride and community shared by its students and alumni. Over time, Texas A&M blossomed into a university celebrated for its dedication to education, research and service and is one of the largest public universities in the country. In addition to world-class and welcoming City facilities, Compete College Station also has preferred access to Texas A&M University’s exceptional NCAA Division 1 athletic facilities that serve as home to our champion student-athletes in more than 20 varsity sports including field sports, swimming, golf, equestrian and so much more.

What else do we have? A full list is available here but some highlights include the following:

• Parks Outdoor facilities like Brian Bachmann Community Park, Stephen C. Beachy Central Park and Wolf Pen Creek Park have facilities including fields, tennis courts, pavilions and more.
• Indoor Facilities Faskin Indoor Track & Field and TAMU Physical Education Activity Program Building have the space you need to host any indoor competition.
• Sport-Specific Venues From the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center to the Hildebrand Equine Complex to the Watts Cross Country Course – and a whole lot more, College Station can accommodate your event in style.
• Sports Complexes Veterans Park and Athletic Complex (which also provides visitors with a free dose of Texas history), Wayne Smith Complex and Penberthy Rec Sports Complex can provide options for multi-purpose fields, diamond sports and so much more.
• Accommodations A wide variety of accommodations are available in College Station, across a range of service levels and in a variety of price points. Click here to learn more.
• Dining Options From family-friendly chains to local eateries, from casual to upscale, the options for meals in College Station are many and varied. Here is a sampling.
• History College Station’s rich military history contributes to the city’s character. The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum along with the Museum of the American G.I. and the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial pay tribute to valiant service members, preserving their stories of bravery.
• See & Do Retail revelry, museums, art galleries, nature trails, live music and other adventures await in College Station!

Sports event owners will find a deep-seated commitment to hosting the best events your group has ever seen. With services such as room block assistance, volunteer recruitment, registration assistance, incentive programs and more, our experienced team of industry professionals are here to guarantee every event is successful and runs seamlessly.  Want to find out more about College Station and all it has to offer? We’ve made it easy to do so! Click here and request information from our skilled team members.